Biccavolu Mandal - East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Biccavolu is an administrative mandal in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Biccavolu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Bikkavolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 102 km², including 101.73 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1025 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Biccavolu Mandal
Biccavolu Mandal has a total of 14 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 | Arikarevula | Rural | Arikarevula |
| 2 | Balabhadrapuram | Rural | Balabhadrapuram |
| 3 | Biccavolu | Rural | Railway Station Peta |
| 4 | Illapalle | Rural | Illapalle |
| 5 | Kapavaram | Rural | Kapavaram |
| 6 | Komaripalem | Rural | Komaripalem |
| 7 | Konkuduru | Rural | Konkuduru |
| 8 | Melluru | Rural | Melluru |
| 9 | Pandalapaka | Rural | Pandalapaka |
| 10 | Rallakhandrika | Rural | Illapalle |
| 11 | Rangapuram | Rural | Rangapuram |
| 12 | Thummalapalle | Rural | Illapalle |
| 13 | Tossipudi | Rural | Tossipudi |
| 14 | Voolapalle | Rural | Voolapalle |
Population of Biccavolu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Biccavolu Mandal has a total population of 70,277 people, consisting of 34,695 males and 35,582 females. There are 20,902 households in the mandal with an average population density of 691 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,277 | 70,277 | 0 |
| Male Population | 34,695 | 34,695 | 0 |
| Female Population | 35,582 | 35,582 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,902 | 20,902 | 0 |
| Population Density | 691 / km² | 691 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 43,258 literate people and 6,952 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,426 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 682 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) | 6,952 | 6,952 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 43,258 | 43,258 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,019 | 27,019 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,426 | 11,426 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 682 | 682 | 0 |
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.