Dharmavaram
Dharmavaram is a Town and Mandal in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. 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, the sub-district code of Dharmavaram Block (CD) is 05336. The total area of Dharmavaram Mandal is 375 km², which includes 334.36 km² of rural area and 40.45 km² of urban area. Dharmavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dharmavaram Mandal
Dharmavaram Mandal has a total of 13 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 Dharmavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddareddipalle | Elukuntla | Dharmavaram (22 km) |
| 2 | Chigicherla | Chingicherla | Dharmavaram (14 km) |
| 3 | Darsimala | Darsimala | Dharmavaram (14 km) |
| 4 | Elukuntla | Elukuntla | Dharmavaram (25 km) |
| 5 | Gotlur | Gotluru | Dharmavaram (5 km) |
| 6 | Kunuthuru | Kunuthuru | Dharmavaram (5 km) |
| 7 | Mallakalva | Mallakalva | Dharmavaram (7 km) |
| 8 | Nelakota | Nelakota | Dharmavaram (20 km) |
| 9 | Pothulanagepalle | C C Kothakota | Dharmavaram (13 km) |
| 10 | Ravulacheruvu | Dharmapuri | Dharmavaram (10 km) |
| 11 | Regatipalle | Regatipalli | Dharmavaram (5 km) |
| 12 | Subbaraopeta | Subbaraopeta | Dharmavaram (8 km) |
| 13 | Thummala | Thummala | Dharmavaram (6 km) |
Population of Dharmavaram Mandal
The population profile of Dharmavaram 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 Dharmavaram Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,72,479 | 50,605 | 1,21,874 |
| Male Population | 88,233 | 25,983 | 62,250 |
| Female Population | 84,246 | 24,622 | 59,624 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,109 | 5,379 | 12,730 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,671 | 2,837 | 6,834 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,438 | 2,542 | 5,896 |
| Literate Population | 1,04,776 | 27,212 | 77,564 |
| Literate Male Population | 60,302 | 16,247 | 44,055 |
| Literate Female Population | 44,474 | 10,965 | 33,509 |
| Illiterate Population | 67,703 | 23,393 | 44,310 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 27,931 | 9,736 | 18,195 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,772 | 13,657 | 26,115 |
| Total Households | 42,891 | 12,795 | 30,096 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dharmavaram Mandal is around 1,72,479 people. This includes 88,233 males and 84,246 females. Rural population is about 50,605 (25,983 males and 24,622 females), while urban population is nearly 1,21,874 (62,250 males and 59,624 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,109 of the population, with 9,671 boys and 8,438 girls. Rural areas have 5,379 children, and urban areas have about 12,730 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,04,776 literate people in Dharmavaram Mandal, including 60,302 literate males and 44,474 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,212 individuals and urban literacy covers around 77,564 people.
- About 67,703 people in Dharmavaram Mandal are not literate, including 27,931 males and 39,772 females. Rural areas include 23,393 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 44,310 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 42,891 households, with 12,795 in villages and 30,096 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dharmavaram Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,761 | 6,757 | 5,004 |
| SC Male Population | 5,872 | 3,379 | 2,493 |
| SC Female Population | 5,889 | 3,378 | 2,511 |
| Total ST Population | 6,009 | 3,656 | 2,353 |
| ST Male Population | 3,106 | 1,921 | 1,185 |
| ST Female Population | 2,903 | 1,735 | 1,168 |
| Population Density | 460 / km² | 151 / km² | 3,013 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharmavaram Mandal is approximately 11,761 people, including 5,872 males and 5,889 females. Around 6,757 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,004 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharmavaram Mandal is about 6,009 people, including 3,106 males and 2,903 females. Around 3,656 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,353 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 460 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 151 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,013 people per sq. km.