Paravada Mandal - Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh
Paravada is an administrative mandal in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Paravada is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Thadi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 130 km², including 103.68 km² rural area and 26.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paravada Mandal
Paravada Mandal has a total of 26 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharinikam | Rural | Bharinikam |
| 2 | Cheepurupalle (East ) | Rural | Tikkavanipalem |
| 3 | Cheepurupalle (West) | Rural | Cheepurupalle(West) |
| 4 | Donkada | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Edulapaka Bonangi | Rural | Gorlivani Palem |
| 6 | Jagannadhapuram Agraharam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kalapaka | Rural | Kalapaka |
| 8 | Kannuru | Rural | Kannuru |
| 9 | Lankelapalem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Lemarthi Agraharam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Mantripalem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Marripalem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Matripalem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | P Sivarampuram | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Paravada | Rural | Vennelapalem |
| 16 | Payakarao Bonangi | Rural | Payakarao Bonangi |
| 17 | Pedamadaka | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Pedamusidivada | Rural | Pedamusidivada |
| 19 | Pentaseema Bonangi | Rural | Payakarao Bonangi |
| 20 | Pinamadaka | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Ponnuruagraharam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Ravada | Rural | Ravada |
| 23 | Swayambuvaram | Rural | Kalapaka |
| 24 | Thadi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Thanam | Rural | Thanam |
| 26 | Vennelapalem | Rural | Vennelapalem |
Population of Paravada Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Paravada Mandal has a total population of 78,165 people, consisting of 39,430 males and 38,735 females. There are 19,684 households in the mandal with an average population density of 603 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,165 | 52,605 | 25,560 |
| Male Population | 39,430 | 26,422 | 13,008 |
| Female Population | 38,735 | 26,183 | 12,552 |
| Total Households | 19,684 | 13,289 | 6,395 |
| Population Density | 603 / km² | 507 / km² | 983 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 50,425 literate people and 7,654 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,315 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 604 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,654 | 5,553 | 2,101 |
| Literate Population | 50,425 | 31,451 | 18,974 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,740 | 21,154 | 6,586 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,315 | 2,297 | 2,018 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 604 | 205 | 399 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.