Gopalapuram Mandal - East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Gopalapuram 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. Gopalapuram is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Pasivedala, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.
The total area of the mandal is 203 km², including 203.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gopalapuram Mandal
Gopalapuram Mandal has a total of 19 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 | Bhimolu | Rural | Bhimolu |
| 2 | Cherukumilli | Rural | Cherukumilli |
| 3 | Chityala | Rural | Chityala |
| 4 | Dondapudi | Rural | Dondapudi |
| 5 | Gangavaram | Rural | Jagannadhapuram |
| 6 | Gangolu | Rural | Rajampalem |
| 7 | Gopalapuram | Rural | Gopalapuram |
| 8 | Guddigudem | Rural | Guddigudem |
| 9 | Jagannadhapuram | Rural | Jagannadhapuram |
| 10 | Karagapadu | Rural | Karagapadu |
| 11 | Karicharlagudem | Rural | Karicherlagudem |
| 12 | Komatigunta | Rural | Komatikunta |
| 13 | Kovvurupadu | Rural | Kovvurupadu |
| 14 | Nandigudem | Rural | Nandigudem |
| 15 | Saggonda | Rural | Saggonda |
| 16 | Sagipadu | Rural | Dondapudi |
| 17 | Vadalakunta | Rural | Vadalakunta |
| 18 | Vellachintalagudem | Rural | Vellachintalagudem |
| 19 | Venkatayapalem | Rural | Venkatayapalem |
Population of Gopalapuram Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Gopalapuram Mandal has a total population of 62,597 people, consisting of 31,040 males and 31,557 females. There are 17,624 households in the mandal with an average population density of 308 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,597 | 62,597 | 0 |
| Male Population | 31,040 | 31,040 | 0 |
| Female Population | 31,557 | 31,557 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,624 | 17,624 | 0 |
| Population Density | 308 / km² | 308 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 38,170 literate people and 6,464 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,488 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,276 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) | 6,464 | 6,464 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 38,170 | 38,170 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,427 | 24,427 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,488 | 22,488 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,276 | 1,276 | 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.