Mandals in Kurnool District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
About Mandals in Kurnool District
Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh is divided into 26 mandals (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 958 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each mandal in Kurnool 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 Kurnool 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 26 mandals in Kurnool 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 Kurnool District
| # | Mandal Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoni | Mandal | 81 | 269286 | View |
| 2 | Alur | Mandal | 31 | 55834 | View |
| 3 | Aspari | Mandal | 43 | 65088 | View |
| 4 | C Belagal | Mandal | 26 | 57167 | View |
| 5 | Chippagiri | Mandal | 24 | 33400 | View |
| 6 | Devanakonda | Mandal | 59 | 71237 | View |
| 7 | Gonegandla | Mandal | 36 | 73873 | View |
| 8 | Gudur | Mandal | 15 | 46266 | View |
| 9 | Halaharvi | Mandal | 41 | 41123 | View |
| 10 | Holagunda | Mandal | 36 | 50592 | View |
| 11 | Kallur | Mandal | 38 | 196268 | View |
| 12 | Kodumur | Mandal | 26 | 74594 | View |
| 13 | Kosigi | Mandal | 44 | 69275 | View |
| 14 | Kowthalam | Mandal | 51 | 78149 | View |
| 15 | Krishnagiri | Mandal | 47 | 47103 | View |
| 16 | Kurnool Rural | Mandal | 44 | 380103 | View |
| 17 | Kurnool Urban | Mandal | 5 | 26694 | View |
| 18 | Maddikera East | Mandal | 17 | 36834 | View |
| 19 | Mantralayam | Mandal | 33 | 61294 | View |
| 20 | Nandavaram | Mandal | 33 | 61215 | View |
| 21 | Orvakal | Mandal | 40 | 58437 | View |
| 22 | Pattikonda | Mandal | 29 | 68962 | View |
| 23 | Pedda Kadubur | Mandal | 36 | 56966 | View |
| 24 | Tuggali | Mandal | 35 | 59462 | View |
| 25 | Veldurthi | Mandal | 45 | 63120 | View |
| 26 | Yemmiganur | Mandal | 43 | 169344 | View |
Browse Mandals in Kurnool
Adoni
Population: 269286Alur
Population: 55834Aspari
Population: 65088C Belagal
Population: 57167Chippagiri
Population: 33400Devanakonda
Population: 71237Gonegandla
Population: 73873Gudur
Population: 46266Halaharvi
Population: 41123Holagunda
Population: 50592Kallur
Population: 196268Kodumur
Population: 74594Kosigi
Population: 69275Kowthalam
Population: 78149Krishnagiri
Population: 47103Kurnool Rural
Population: 380103Kurnool Urban
Population: 26694Maddikera East
Population: 36834Mantralayam
Population: 61294Nandavaram
Population: 61215Orvakal
Population: 58437Pattikonda
Population: 68962Pedda Kadubur
Population: 56966Tuggali
Population: 59462Veldurthi
Population: 63120Yemmiganur
Population: 169344How to Use This Directory
This mandal directory for Kurnool 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 Kurnool District?
Kurnool District has 26 mandals that together cover 958 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 Kurnool.
What is the difference between a mandal and a block in Kurnool 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 Kurnool District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the mandal office located in Kurnool District?
Each mandal in Kurnool 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 Kurnool District?
To find your village's mandal in Kurnool 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 Kurnool District?
Mandal offices (Tahsildar offices) in Kurnool 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.