Kistaram is an inhabited village in Bhadrachalam Mandal of Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 579072, the Census 2011 record lists 1,002 people in 256 households and the reported area is 971 hectares. The local references include Krishnavaram Gram Panchayat, Bhadrachalam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palwancha at about 50 km.
In short:
Kistaram is a village in Bhadrachalam Mandal, Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 579072 and 1,002 people in 256 households.
Village Code579072
Population1,002
Households256
Area971 hectares
Nearest TownPalwancha
Detailed village profile
Kistaram at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,002 people, 971 hectares of reported area and Palwancha as the nearest town reference for Kistaram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kistaram falls under Bhadrachalam Mandal in Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Census village code is 579072.
The record lists 1,002 people living in 256 households.
The reported village area is 971 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Palwancha.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Kistaram
Census Village Code
579072
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Khammam
District Census Code
541
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhadrachalam
Sub-district Census Code
04730
CD Block
Bhadrachalam
Gram Panchayat
Krishnavaram
Households
256
Population
1,002
Male Population
510
Female Population
492
Sex Ratio
964.71
Area
971 hectares
Area
9.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Palwancha
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
507111
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density103.19 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.91 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.3%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kistaram in the official administrative record. Census village code 579072, Krishnavaram Gram Panchayat and Bhadrachalam CD Block.
State Census Code
28
District Census Code
541
Sub-district Census Code
04730
Village Census Code
579072
CD Block Code
0405
CD Block Name
Bhadrachalam
Gram Panchayat Name
Krishnavaram
Location and Distance
Palwancha is the nearest town listed for Kistaram, about 50 km away. Khammam is listed as the district headquarters at about 140 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bhadrachalam
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Khammam
Distance from District Headquarter
140 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palwancha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Palwancha
Distance within State/UT
50 km
Nearest Town
Palwancha
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
971 hectares
Area
9.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,002 people in 256 households, with 510 male residents and 492 female residents. The average household size is 3.91, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.3% for Kistaram. Population density works out to about 103.19 people per sq km.
Total Households
256
Total Population
1,002
Male Population
510
Female Population
492
Sex Ratio
964.71
Average Household Size
3.91
ST Population
985
ST Male Population
501
ST Female Population
484
ST Population Share
98.3
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kistaram list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kistaram include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
210.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kistaram include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kistaram include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kistaram is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kistaram show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Chillies and Tobacco, net sown area is 343 hectares and irrigated land is 151.3 hectares (44.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Chillies
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tobacco
Forest Area In Hectares
36 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
381.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
343.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
191.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
151.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.3 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
144 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Kistaram is in Bhadrachalam Mandal of Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Which district is Kistaram village in?
Kistaram village is in Khammam district.
Which state is Kistaram village in?
Kistaram village is in Andhra Pradesh.
Which mandal is Kistaram under?
Kistaram comes under Bhadrachalam Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kistaram?
The Census village code of Kistaram is 579072.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kistaram under?
Kistaram is listed under KRISHNAVARAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhadrachalam.
What is the population of Kistaram village?
The village record lists 1,002 people and 256 households for Kistaram.
How many households are in Kistaram village?
The village record lists 256 households for Kistaram.
What is the male and female population of Kistaram?
The record lists 510 male residents and 492 female residents for Kistaram.
What is the sex ratio of Kistaram village?
The sex ratio of Kistaram is 964.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kistaram village?
The reported geographical area of Kistaram is 971 hectares.
What is the population density of Kistaram village?
The approximate population density of Kistaram is 103.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kistaram?
The nearest town listed for Kistaram is Palwancha, about 50 km away.
How far is Kistaram from the district headquarters?
Kistaram is about 140 km from Khammam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kistaram from the sub-district headquarters?
Kistaram is about 25 km from Bhadrachalam, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kistaram?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kistaram.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kistaram?
For Kistaram, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Chillies and Tobacco, net sown area is 343 hectares and irrigated land is 151.3 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kistaram.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.