Kothur
Kothur is a Town and Mandal in Mahbubnagar District of Telangana. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kothur Block (CD) is 04560. The total area of Kothur Mandal is 215 km², which includes 205.34 km² of rural area and 9.39 km² of urban area. Kothur has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothur Mandal
Kothur Mandal has a total of 16 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kothur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chegur | Chegur | Mahbubnagar (64 km) |
| 2 | Edulapalle | Edulapalle | Mahbubnagar (68 km) |
| 3 | Gudur | Gudur | Mahbubnagar (86 km) |
| 4 | Inmulnarva | Inmulnarva | Mahbubnagar (67 km) |
| 5 | Khajiguda | Kodicherla | Mahbubnagar (64 km) |
| 6 | Kodicherla | Kodicherla | Mahbubnagar (64 km) |
| 7 | Kothur | Kothur | Kothur |
| 8 | Mallapur | Mallapur | Mahbubnagar (82 km) |
| 9 | Mamidipalle | Mamidipalle | Mahbubnagar (59 km) |
| 10 | Nandigam | Nandigama | Mahbubnagar (70 km) |
| 11 | Penjerla | Penjerla | Mahbubnagar (60 km) |
| 12 | Seriguda | Serigudabhadrayapally | Mahbubnagar (80 km) |
| 13 | Siddapur | Siddapur | Shadnagar (84 km) |
| 14 | Theegapur | Theegapur | Shadnagar (70 km) |
| 15 | Thimmapur | Thimmapoor | Mahbubnagar (70 km) |
| 16 | Veerlapalle | Veerlapalle | Mahbubnagar (66 km) |
Population of Kothur Mandal
The population profile of Kothur Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kothur Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,241 | 54,722 | 10,519 |
| Male Population | 33,993 | 28,358 | 5,635 |
| Female Population | 31,248 | 26,364 | 4,884 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,899 | 7,359 | 1,540 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,736 | 3,898 | 838 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,163 | 3,461 | 702 |
| Literate Population | 35,149 | 28,227 | 6,922 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,026 | 16,958 | 4,068 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,123 | 11,269 | 2,854 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,092 | 26,495 | 3,597 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,967 | 11,400 | 1,567 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,125 | 15,095 | 2,030 |
| Total Households | 15,230 | 12,705 | 2,525 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kothur Mandal is around 65,241 people. This includes 33,993 males and 31,248 females. Rural population is about 54,722 (28,358 males and 26,364 females), while urban population is nearly 10,519 (5,635 males and 4,884 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,899 of the population, with 4,736 boys and 4,163 girls. Rural areas have 7,359 children, and urban areas have about 1,540 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 35,149 literate people in Kothur Mandal, including 21,026 literate males and 14,123 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,227 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,922 people.
- About 30,092 people in Kothur Mandal are not literate, including 12,967 males and 17,125 females. Rural areas include 26,495 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,597 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,230 households, with 12,705 in villages and 2,525 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kothur Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,418 | 9,195 | 1,223 |
| SC Male Population | 5,253 | 4,652 | 601 |
| SC Female Population | 5,165 | 4,543 | 622 |
| Total ST Population | 6,172 | 5,732 | 440 |
| ST Male Population | 3,180 | 2,983 | 197 |
| ST Female Population | 2,992 | 2,749 | 243 |
| Population Density | 304 / km² | 267 / km² | 1,120 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kothur Mandal is approximately 10,418 people, including 5,253 males and 5,165 females. Around 9,195 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,223 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kothur Mandal is about 6,172 people, including 3,180 males and 2,992 females. Around 5,732 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 440 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 304 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 267 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,120 people per sq. km.