Kakinada (Rural) Mandal - Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh
Kakinada (Rural) is an administrative mandal in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kakinada (Rural) is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kakinada Town, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 91 km², including 43.00 km² rural area and 47.94 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kakinada (Rural) Mandal
Kakinada (Rural) Mandal has a total of 22 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 | Chidiga | Rural | Chidiga |
| 2 | Chidiga (Ct) | Rural | Chidiga |
| 3 | Ganganapalle | Rural | Ganganapalli |
| 4 | Ganganapalli (Og) | Rural | Ganganapalli |
| 5 | Indrapalem | Rural | Indra Palem |
| 6 | Kovvada | Rural | Kovvada |
| 7 | Kovvuru | Rural | Kovvuru |
| 8 | Nemam | Rural | Nemam |
| 9 | Panduru | Rural | P.Venkatapuram |
| 10 | Penumarthi | Rural | Penumarthi |
| 11 | Ramanayyapeta | Rural | Ramanayyapeta |
| 12 | Ramanayyapeta (Ct) | Rural | Ramanayyapeta |
| 13 | Repuru | Rural | Repuru |
| 14 | S. Atchutapuram | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Sarpavaram (Og) | Rural | Sarpavaram |
| 16 | Suryaraopeta (Ct) | Rural | Suryarao Peta |
| 17 | Thammavaram | Rural | Thammavaram |
| 18 | Thimmapuram | Rural | Thimmapuram |
| 19 | Turangi | Rural | Toorangi |
| 20 | Turangi (Og) | Rural | Toorangi |
| 21 | Vakalapudi | Rural | Valasapakalu |
| 22 | Vakalapudi (Og) | Rural | Vakalapudi |
Population of Kakinada (Rural) Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kakinada (Rural) Mandal has a total population of 1,74,129 people, consisting of 87,018 males and 87,111 females. There are 46,322 households in the mandal with an average population density of 1,915 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,74,129 | 43,639 | 1,30,490 |
| Male Population | 87,018 | 22,130 | 64,888 |
| Female Population | 87,111 | 21,509 | 65,602 |
| Total Households | 46,322 | 11,297 | 35,025 |
| Population Density | 1,915 / km² | 1,015 / km² | 2,722 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 1,22,399 literate people and 17,978 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 19,207 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,170 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,978 | 4,900 | 13,078 |
| Literate Population | 1,22,399 | 26,355 | 96,044 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,730 | 17,284 | 34,446 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 19,207 | 5,765 | 13,442 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,170 | 318 | 852 |
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.