Chirala Mandal - Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
Chirala is an administrative mandal in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chirala is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ipurupalem, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.
The total area of the mandal is 105 km², including 68.16 km² rural area and 36.96 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chirala Mandal
Chirala Mandal has a total of 5 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 | Chirala (Ct) | Rural | Salman Centre |
| 2 | Gavinivari Palem | Rural | Kavurivaripalem |
| 3 | Ipuru Palem (Part) | Rural | Vodarevu |
| 4 | Perala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Wada | Rural | Epurupalem |
Population of Chirala Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chirala Mandal has a total population of 1,72,826 people, consisting of 85,735 males and 87,091 females. There are 46,878 households in the mandal with an average population density of 1,644 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,72,826 | 52,590 | 1,20,236 |
| Male Population | 85,735 | 26,550 | 59,185 |
| Female Population | 87,091 | 26,040 | 61,051 |
| Total Households | 46,878 | 14,719 | 32,159 |
| Population Density | 1,644 / km² | 772 / km² | 3,253 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 1,12,911 literate people and 17,229 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 26,260 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,206 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,229 | 5,631 | 11,598 |
| Literate Population | 1,12,911 | 28,658 | 84,253 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,915 | 23,932 | 35,983 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 26,260 | 5,901 | 20,359 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,206 | 1,945 | 7,261 |
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.