Kakinada Rural
Kakinada Rural is a Town and Mandal in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kakinada Rural Block (CD) is 04913. The total area of Kakinada Rural Mandal is 91 km², which includes 43.00 km² of rural area and 47.94 km² of urban area. Kakinada Rural has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kakinada Rural Mandal
Kakinada Rural Mandal has a total of 15 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kakinada Rural Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chidiga | Chidiga | Kakinada Rural |
| 2 | Ganganapalle | Ganganapalli | Kakinada Rural |
| 3 | Kovvada | Kovvada | Kakinada (7 km) |
| 4 | Kovvuru | Kovvuru | Kakinada (7 km) |
| 5 | Nemam | Nemam | Kakinada (8 km) |
| 6 | Panduru | Panduru | Kakinada (7 km) |
| 7 | Penumarthi | Penumarthi | Kakinada (12 km) |
| 8 | Ramanayyapeta | Ramanayyapeta | Kakinada Rural |
| 9 | Repuru | Repuru | Kakinada (8 km) |
| 10 | Sarpavaram | Sarpavaram | Kakinada Rural |
| 11 | Suryaraopeta | Suryarao Peta | Kakinada Rural |
| 12 | Thammavaram | Suryarao Peta | Kakinada (13 km) |
| 13 | Thimmapuram | Thimmapuram | Kakinada (5 km) |
| 14 | Turangi | Toorangi | Kakinada Rural |
| 15 | Vakalapudi | Vakalapudi | Kakinada Rural |
Population of Kakinada Rural Mandal
The population profile of Kakinada Rural Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kakinada Rural Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| 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 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,978 | 4,900 | 13,078 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,086 | 2,506 | 6,580 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,892 | 2,394 | 6,498 |
| Literate Population | 1,22,399 | 26,355 | 96,044 |
| Literate Male Population | 63,546 | 13,864 | 49,682 |
| Literate Female Population | 58,853 | 12,491 | 46,362 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,730 | 17,284 | 34,446 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,472 | 8,266 | 15,206 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,258 | 9,018 | 19,240 |
| Total Households | 46,322 | 11,297 | 35,025 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kakinada Rural Mandal is around 1,74,129 people. This includes 87,018 males and 87,111 females. Rural population is about 43,639 (22,130 males and 21,509 females), while urban population is nearly 1,30,490 (64,888 males and 65,602 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,978 of the population, with 9,086 boys and 8,892 girls. Rural areas have 4,900 children, and urban areas have about 13,078 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,22,399 literate people in Kakinada Rural Mandal, including 63,546 literate males and 58,853 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 26,355 individuals and urban literacy covers around 96,044 people.
- About 51,730 people in Kakinada Rural Mandal are not literate, including 23,472 males and 28,258 females. Rural areas include 17,284 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 34,446 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 46,322 households, with 11,297 in villages and 35,025 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kakinada Rural Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 19,207 | 5,765 | 13,442 |
| SC Male Population | 9,335 | 2,866 | 6,469 |
| SC Female Population | 9,872 | 2,899 | 6,973 |
| Total ST Population | 1,170 | 318 | 852 |
| ST Male Population | 576 | 168 | 408 |
| ST Female Population | 594 | 150 | 444 |
| Population Density | 1,915 / km² | 1,015 / km² | 2,722 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kakinada Rural Mandal is approximately 19,207 people, including 9,335 males and 9,872 females. Around 5,765 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,442 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kakinada Rural Mandal is about 1,170 people, including 576 males and 594 females. Around 318 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 852 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,915 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,015 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,722 people per sq. km.