Gangavaram
Gangavaram is a Town and Mandal in Chittoor 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 information the sub-district code of Gangavaram Block (CD) is 05417. Total area of gangavaram mandal is 233 km². Gangavaram mandal has a population of 56,183 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,585 while rural population is 53,598. Gangavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Gangavaram mandal has a population density of 241.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,223 houses in the sub-district, including 620 urban houses and 12,603 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.52% population of gangavaram mandal is literate, out of which 68.49% males and 50.50% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gangavaram Mandal
Gangavaram Mandal has a total of 16 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 Gangavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dandapalle | Dandapalle | Palamaner (13 km) |
| 2 | Gandrajupalle | Gandrajupalle | Palamaner (20 km) |
| 3 | Gangavaram | Gangavaram | Palamaner (2 km) |
| 4 | Gundugallu | Gundugallu | Palamaner (20 km) |
| 5 | Jeedimakulapalle | Jeedimakulapalle | Palamaner (5 km) |
| 6 | Kalagatoor | Kalagatoor | Palamaner (10 km) |
| 7 | Kallupalle | Kallupalle | Palamaner (12 km) |
| 8 | Keelapalle | Keelapalle | Palamaner (5 km) |
| 9 | Keelapatla | Keelapatla | Palamaner (4 km) |
| 10 | Kothapalle | Kothapalle | Palamaner (7 km) |
| 11 | Mamadugu | Chowdireddipalle | Palamaner (17 km) |
| 12 | Maredupalle | Gangavaram | Palamaner (6 km) |
| 13 | Melumoy | Melumoy | Palamaner (6 km) |
| 14 | Mogilpalle | Keelapatla | Palamaner (6 km) |
| 15 | Pasupathur | Pasupathuru | Palamaner (23 km) |
| 16 | Pathikonda | Pathikonda | Palamaner (5 km) |
Population of Gangavaram Mandal
The population profile of Gangavaram 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 Gangavaram's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,183 | 53,598 | 2,585 |
| Male Population | 28,171 | 26,853 | 1,318 |
| Female Population | 28,012 | 26,745 | 1,267 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,580 | 6,284 | 296 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,336 | 3,185 | 151 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,244 | 3,099 | 145 |
| Literate Population | 33,441 | 31,531 | 1,910 |
| Literate Male Population | 19,295 | 18,258 | 1,037 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,146 | 13,273 | 873 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,742 | 22,067 | 675 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,876 | 8,595 | 281 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,866 | 13,472 | 394 |
| Total Households | 13,223 | 12,603 | 620 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gangavaram Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,095 | 10,004 | 91 |
| SC Male Population | 5,034 | 4,991 | 43 |
| SC Female Population | 5,061 | 5,013 | 48 |
| Total ST Population | 958 | 954 | 4 |
| ST Male Population | 473 | 472 | 1 |
| ST Female Population | 485 | 482 | 3 |
| Population Density | 241 / km² | 230 / km² | N/A |