Chagallu Mandal - East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Chagallu 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. Chagallu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Chagallu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.
The total area of the mandal is 108 km², including 107.50 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chagallu Mandal
Chagallu Mandal has a total of 11 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 | Brahmanagudem | Rural | Brahmanagudem |
| 2 | Chagallu | Rural | Chagallu |
| 3 | Chikkala | Rural | Chikkala |
| 4 | Daravaram | Rural | Dharavaram |
| 5 | Kalavalapalle | Rural | Kalavalapalli |
| 6 | Mallavaram | Rural | Mallavaram |
| 7 | Markondapadu | Rural | Markundapadu |
| 8 | Nandigampadu | Rural | Nandigampadu |
| 9 | Nelaturu | Rural | Nelaturu |
| 10 | Singanamuppavaram | Rural | S.Muppavaram |
| 11 | Unagatla | Rural | Unagatla |
Population of Chagallu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chagallu Mandal has a total population of 64,774 people, consisting of 32,440 males and 32,334 females. There are 18,585 households in the mandal with an average population density of 603 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,774 | 64,774 | 0 |
| Male Population | 32,440 | 32,440 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,334 | 32,334 | 0 |
| Total Households | 18,585 | 18,585 | 0 |
| Population Density | 603 / km² | 603 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 42,087 literate people and 6,611 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,660 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 597 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) | 6,611 | 6,611 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,087 | 42,087 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,687 | 22,687 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,660 | 15,660 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 597 | 597 | 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.