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, the sub-district code of Gangavaram Block (CD) is 05417. The total area of Gangavaram Mandal is 233 km². Gangavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gangavaram Mandal is around 56,183 people. This includes 28,171 males and 28,012 females. Rural population is about 53,598 (26,853 males and 26,745 females), while urban population is nearly 2,585 (1,318 males and 1,267 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,580 of the population, with 3,336 boys and 3,244 girls. Rural areas have 6,284 children, and urban areas have about 296 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 33,441 literate people in Gangavaram Mandal, including 19,295 literate males and 14,146 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,531 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,910 people.
- About 22,742 people in Gangavaram Mandal are not literate, including 8,876 males and 13,866 females. Rural areas include 22,067 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 675 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,223 households, with 12,603 in villages and 620 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gangavaram 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gangavaram Mandal is approximately 10,095 people, including 5,034 males and 5,061 females. Around 10,004 people live in rural parts. Nearly 91 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gangavaram Mandal is about 958 people, including 473 males and 485 females. Around 954 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 241 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 230 people per sq. km.