Mandals in Chittoor District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
About Mandals in Chittoor District
Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh is divided into 31 mandals (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 2,741 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each mandal in Chittoor District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Mandal Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The mandal office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.
Understanding the mandal structure of Chittoor District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 31 mandals in Chittoor District with their village coverage.
Terminology Note
In Andhra Pradesh, these administrative divisions are officially called mandals. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.
List of Mandals in Chittoor District
| # | Mandal Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baireddipalle | Mandal | 93 | 56538 | View |
| 2 | Bangarupalem | Mandal | 31 | 73199 | View |
| 3 | Chittoor | Mandal | 140 | 212816 | View |
| 4 | Chowdepalle | Mandal | 119 | 42103 | View |
| 5 | Gangadhara Nellore | Mandal | 200 | 69543 | View |
| 6 | Gangavaram | Mandal | 73 | 56183 | View |
| 7 | Gudipala | Mandal | 91 | 43306 | View |
| 8 | Gudupalle | Mandal | 103 | 45004 | View |
| 9 | Irala | Mandal | 71 | 50631 | View |
| 10 | Karvetinagar | Mandal | 87 | 47764 | View |
| 11 | Kuppam | Mandal | 154 | 120479 | View |
| 12 | Nagari | Mandal | 70 | 96152 | View |
| 13 | Nindra | Mandal | 46 | 28993 | View |
| 14 | Palamaner | Mandal | 50 | 81470 | View |
| 15 | Palasamudram | Mandal | 53 | 23657 | View |
| 16 | Peddapanjani | Mandal | 115 | 58423 | View |
| 17 | Penumuru | Mandal | 115 | 41539 | View |
| 18 | Pulicherla | Mandal | 99 | 37108 | View |
| 19 | Punganur | Mandal | 145 | 109702 | View |
| 20 | Puthalapattu | Mandal | 120 | 46412 | View |
| 21 | Ramakuppam | Mandal | 72 | 57851 | View |
| 22 | Rompicherla | Mandal | 137 | 26335 | View |
| 23 | Santhipuram | Mandal | 124 | 61789 | View |
| 24 | Sodam | Mandal | 13 | 34394 | View |
| 25 | Somala | Mandal | 17 | 43528 | View |
| 26 | Srirangarajapuram | Mandal | 55 | 38926 | View |
| 27 | Thavanampalle | Mandal | 50 | 53708 | View |
| 28 | Vedurukuppam | Mandal | 71 | 46853 | View |
| 29 | Venkatagirikota | Mandal | 91 | 88321 | View |
| 30 | Vijayapuram | Mandal | 54 | 30048 | View |
| 31 | Yadamarri | Mandal | 82 | 50176 | View |
Browse Mandals in Chittoor
Baireddipalle
Population: 56538Bangarupalem
Population: 73199Chittoor
Population: 212816Chowdepalle
Population: 42103Gangadhara Nellore
Population: 69543Gangavaram
Population: 56183Gudipala
Population: 43306Gudupalle
Population: 45004Irala
Population: 50631Karvetinagar
Population: 47764Kuppam
Population: 120479Nagari
Population: 96152Nindra
Population: 28993Palamaner
Population: 81470Palasamudram
Population: 23657Peddapanjani
Population: 58423Penumuru
Population: 41539Pulicherla
Population: 37108Punganur
Population: 109702Puthalapattu
Population: 46412Ramakuppam
Population: 57851Rompicherla
Population: 26335Santhipuram
Population: 61789Sodam
Population: 34394Somala
Population: 43528Srirangarajapuram
Population: 38926Thavanampalle
Population: 53708Vedurukuppam
Population: 46853Venkatagirikota
Population: 88321Vijayapuram
Population: 30048Yadamarri
Population: 50176How to Use This Directory
This mandal directory for Chittoor District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:
- Find your mandal: Locate the mandal that covers your village or area from the list above
- View detailed information: Click on any mandal name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
- Access services: Identify the correct mandal office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
- Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each mandal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mandals are there in Chittoor District?
Chittoor District has 31 mandals that together cover 2,741 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The mandals are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Chittoor.
What is the difference between a mandal and a block in Chittoor District?
A mandal is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Chittoor District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the mandal office located in Chittoor District?
Each mandal in Chittoor District has its own mandal office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that mandal. Click on any mandal name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The mandal office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.
How do I find which mandal my village belongs to in Chittoor District?
To find your village's mandal in Chittoor District: (1) Browse the mandals listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the mandal name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.
What services can I access at a mandal office in Chittoor District?
Mandal offices (Tahsildar offices) in Chittoor District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.