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 information the sub-district code of Kothur Block (CD) is 04560. Total area of kothur mandal is 215 km² including 205.34 km² rural area and 9.39 km² urban area. Kothur mandal has a population of 65,241 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,519 while rural population is 54,722. Kothur has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females for every 1,000 males. Kothur mandal has a population density of 303.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,230 houses in the sub-district, including 2,525 urban houses and 12,705 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.88% population of kothur mandal is literate, out of which 61.85% males and 45.20% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kothur Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |