East Godavari

East Godavari is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. The total area of East Godavari district is 10,807 km², which includes 10,506.56 km² of rural area and 300.44 km² of urban area. There are about 1,312 villages in East Godavari district.

For administrative convenience, East Godavari district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 60 mandals in East Godavari district. Here is the list of all East Godavari Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Mandals in East Godavari District

#Mandal (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Addateegala51937,241
2Ainavilli9865,161
3Alamuru7874,025
4Allavaram10968,242
5Amalapuram801,41,693
6Ambajipeta5463,134
7Anaparthy5970,859
8Atreyapuram10965,580
9Biccavolu10270,277
10Devipatnam34228,178
11Gandepalle15354,278
12Gangavaram34325,912
13Gokavaram20069,596
14Gollaprolu12878,926
15I Polavaram20467,434
16Jaggampeta18379,640
17Kadiam5590,499
18Kajuluru11570,903
19Kakinada Rural911,74,129
20Kakinada Urban313,12,538
21Kapileswarapuram11966,809
22Karapa9776,398
23Katrenikona17174,819
24Kirlampudi7974,379
25Korukonda18679,553
26Kotananduru14548,512
27Kothapalle10882,788
28Kothapeta8677,859
29Malikipuram9575,847
30Mamidikuduru10170,639
31Mandapeta1101,32,679
32Maredumilli97019,507
33Mummidivaram10068,586
34P Gannavaram11575,306
35Pamarru12763,013
36Pedapudi10671,459
37Peddapuram1511,23,399
38Pithapuram1261,29,282
39Prathipadu27279,076
40Rajahmundry453,41,831
41Rajahmundry Rural1351,66,973
42Rajanagaram2351,06,085
43Rajavommangi45639,582
44Ramachandrapuram1081,14,527
45Rampachodavaram46839,351
46Rangampeta15257,106
47Ravulapalem9683,360
48Rayavaram7766,456
49Razole8771,433
50Rowthulapudi13355,236
51Sakhinetipalle12272,560
52Samalkota1471,37,979
53Sankhavaram23357,017
54Seethanagaram21071,665
55Thallarevu24782,799
56Thondangi17487,592
57Tuni2171,38,079
58Uppalaguptam12059,931
59Y Ramavaram91228,614
60Yeleswaram11877,965

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Maredumilli is the largest mandal in east godavari district, covering an area of 970.00 km², while Kakinada (Urban) is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 30.51 km². Rajahmundry (Urban) is the most populous, whereas Maredumilli is the least populous mandal in east godavari district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Maredumilli Rajahmundry (Urban)
Smallest Tehsil Kakinada (Urban) Kakinada (Urban)

Population of East Godavari District

The population of East Godavari offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of East Godavari, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 51,54,296 38,40,324 13,13,972
Total Male Population 25,69,688 19,22,293 6,47,395
Total Female Population 25,84,608 19,18,031 6,66,577
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,22,054 3,95,078 1,26,976
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,65,244 2,00,730 64,514
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,56,810 1,94,348 62,462
Literate Population 32,88,577 23,29,761 9,58,816
Literate Male Population 17,16,933 12,23,694 4,93,239
Literate Female Population 15,71,644 11,06,067 4,65,577
Illiterate Population 18,65,719 15,10,563 3,55,156
Illiterate Male Population 8,52,755 6,98,599 1,54,156
Illiterate Female Population 10,12,964 8,11,964 2,01,000
Households 14,28,528 10,73,773 3,54,755

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of East Godavari district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of East Godavari district is 51,54,296, including 25,69,688 males and 25,84,608 females. In rural areas, it is 38,40,324, including 19,22,293 males and 19,18,031 females. In urban areas, it is 13,13,972, including 6,47,395 males and 6,66,577 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in East Godavari district is 5,22,054, including 2,65,244 boys and 2,56,810 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,95,078, including 2,00,730 boys and 1,94,348 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,26,976, including 64,514 boys and 62,462 girls.
  • Literate population in East Godavari district is around 32,88,577, including 17,16,933 males and 15,71,644 females. In rural areas, it is 23,29,761, including 12,23,694 males and 11,06,067 females. In urban areas, it is 9,58,816, including 4,93,239 males and 4,65,577 females.
  • Illiterate population in East Godavari district is about 18,65,719, including 8,52,755 males and 10,12,964 females. In rural areas, it is 15,10,563, including 6,98,599 males and 8,11,964 females. In urban areas, it is 3,55,156, including 1,54,156 males and 2,01,000 females.
  • There are about 14,28,528 households in East Godavari district, including 10,73,773 in rural areas and 3,54,755 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within East Godavari. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 9,45,269 7,85,984 1,59,285
SC Male Population 4,68,883 3,91,519 77,364
SC Female Population 4,76,386 3,94,465 81,921
Total ST Population 2,13,195 1,98,698 14,497
ST Male Population 1,04,422 96,988 7,434
ST Female Population 1,08,773 1,01,710 7,063
Population Density 477 / km² 366 / km² 4,373 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of East Godavari district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in East Godavari district is approximately 9,45,269, including 4,68,883 males and 4,76,386 females. In rural areas, it is 7,85,984, including 3,91,519 males and 3,94,465 females. In urban areas, it is 1,59,285, including 77,364 males and 81,921 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in East Godavari district is about 2,13,195, including 1,04,422 males and 1,08,773 females. In rural areas, it is 1,98,698, including 96,988 males and 1,01,710 females. In urban areas, it is 14,497, including 7,434 males and 7,063 females.
  • Overall population density of East Godavari district is around 477 people per km². Rural areas have about 366 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,373 people per km².