Mandapeta
Mandapeta 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 Mandapeta Block (CD) is 04920. The total area of Mandapeta Mandal is 110 km², which includes 88.18 km² of rural area and 21.65 km² of urban area. Mandapeta has a sex ratio of approximately 1018 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mandapeta Mandal
Mandapeta Mandal has a total of 13 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 Mandapeta Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthamuru | Arthamuru | Mandapeta (5 km) |
| 2 | Chinadevarapudi | Dwarapudi | Mandapeta (6 km) |
| 3 | Dwarapudi | Dwarapudi | Mandapeta (6 km) |
| 4 | Ippanapadu | Ippanapadu | Mandapeta (4 km) |
| 5 | Kesavaram | Kesavaram | Mandapeta (13 km) |
| 6 | Maredubaka | Maredubaka | Mandapeta (4 km) |
| 7 | Meruipadu | Mernipadu | Mandapeta (15 km) |
| 8 | Palathodu | Palathodu | Mandapeta (6 km) |
| 9 | Tapeswaram | Tapeswaram | Mandapeta (4 km) |
| 10 | Velagathodu | Velagathodu | Mandapeta (9 km) |
| 11 | Vemulapalle Seetayyapalem | Dwarapudi | Mandapeta (7 km) |
| 12 | Yeditha | Yeditha | Mandapeta (5 km) |
| 13 | Z Medapadu | Z Medapadu | Mandapeta (6 km) |
Population of Mandapeta Mandal
The population profile of Mandapeta 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 Mandapeta 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 | 1,32,679 | 76,616 | 56,063 |
| Male Population | 65,724 | 38,144 | 27,580 |
| Female Population | 66,955 | 38,472 | 28,483 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,108 | 7,786 | 5,322 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,727 | 3,992 | 2,735 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,381 | 3,794 | 2,587 |
| Literate Population | 86,711 | 47,827 | 38,884 |
| Literate Male Population | 44,459 | 24,590 | 19,869 |
| Literate Female Population | 42,252 | 23,237 | 19,015 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,968 | 28,789 | 17,179 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,265 | 13,554 | 7,711 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,703 | 15,235 | 9,468 |
| Total Households | 38,650 | 22,636 | 16,014 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mandapeta Mandal is around 1,32,679 people. This includes 65,724 males and 66,955 females. Rural population is about 76,616 (38,144 males and 38,472 females), while urban population is nearly 56,063 (27,580 males and 28,483 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,108 of the population, with 6,727 boys and 6,381 girls. Rural areas have 7,786 children, and urban areas have about 5,322 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 86,711 literate people in Mandapeta Mandal, including 44,459 literate males and 42,252 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 47,827 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,884 people.
- About 45,968 people in Mandapeta Mandal are not literate, including 21,265 males and 24,703 females. Rural areas include 28,789 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,179 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,650 households, with 22,636 in villages and 16,014 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mandapeta 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 | 17,682 | 11,551 | 6,131 |
| SC Male Population | 8,707 | 5,722 | 2,985 |
| SC Female Population | 8,975 | 5,829 | 3,146 |
| Total ST Population | 1,123 | 575 | 548 |
| ST Male Population | 523 | 302 | 221 |
| ST Female Population | 600 | 273 | 327 |
| Population Density | 1,208 / km² | 869 / km² | 2,590 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mandapeta Mandal is approximately 17,682 people, including 8,707 males and 8,975 females. Around 11,551 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,131 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mandapeta Mandal is about 1,123 people, including 523 males and 600 females. Around 575 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 548 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,208 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 869 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,590 people per sq. km.