Peddapuram
Peddapuram 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 Peddapuram Block (CD) is 04903. The total area of Peddapuram Mandal is 151 km², which includes 110.36 km² of rural area and 41.13 km² of urban area. Peddapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Peddapuram Mandal
Peddapuram Mandal has a total of 21 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 Peddapuram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anuru | Anuru | Peddapuram (14 km) |
| 2 | Chadalada | Chadalada | Peddapuram (10 km) |
| 3 | Chandramampalle | Chandramampalle | Peddapuram (11 km) |
| 4 | Chinabrahmadevam | Chinabrahmadevam | Peddapuram (8 km) |
| 5 | Divili | Divlli | Peddapuram (10 km) |
| 6 | G Ragampeta | G Ragampeta | Peddapuram (4 km) |
| 7 | Gorinta | Gorinta | Peddapuram (8 km) |
| 8 | Gudivada | Gudivada | Peddapuram (4 km) |
| 9 | J Thimmapuram | J Thimmapuram | Peddapuram (8 km) |
| 10 | Kandrakota | Kandrakota | Peddapuram (8 km) |
| 11 | Kattamuru | Kattamuru | Peddapuram (6 km) |
| 12 | Marlava | Marlava | Kakinada (30 km) |
| 13 | Pulimeru | Pulimeru | Peddapuram (10 km) |
| 14 | Rameswaram | N/A | Peddapuram |
| 15 | Rayabhupalapatnam | Rayabhupalapatnam | Peddapuram (6 km) |
| 16 | Sirivada | Sirivada | Peddapuram (4 km) |
| 17 | Tatiparthi | Tatiparthi | Peddapuram (12 km) |
| 18 | Tirupati | Tirupati | Peddapuram (12 km) |
| 19 | Ulimeswaram | Ulimeswaram | Peddapuram (15 km) |
| 20 | Vadlamuru | Vadlamuru | Peddapuram (6 km) |
| 21 | Valuthimmapuram | Valuthimmapuram | Peddapuram (6 km) |
Population of Peddapuram Mandal
The population profile of Peddapuram 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 Peddapuram 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 | 1,23,399 | 73,922 | 49,477 |
| Male Population | 61,713 | 37,379 | 24,334 |
| Female Population | 61,686 | 36,543 | 25,143 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,673 | 7,761 | 4,912 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,532 | 3,981 | 2,551 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,141 | 3,780 | 2,361 |
| Literate Population | 75,019 | 41,089 | 33,930 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,453 | 20,937 | 17,516 |
| Literate Female Population | 36,566 | 20,152 | 16,414 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,380 | 32,833 | 15,547 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,260 | 16,442 | 6,818 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,120 | 16,391 | 8,729 |
| Total Households | 35,101 | 21,156 | 13,945 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Peddapuram Mandal is around 1,23,399 people. This includes 61,713 males and 61,686 females. Rural population is about 73,922 (37,379 males and 36,543 females), while urban population is nearly 49,477 (24,334 males and 25,143 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,673 of the population, with 6,532 boys and 6,141 girls. Rural areas have 7,761 children, and urban areas have about 4,912 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 75,019 literate people in Peddapuram Mandal, including 38,453 literate males and 36,566 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,089 individuals and urban literacy covers around 33,930 people.
- About 48,380 people in Peddapuram Mandal are not literate, including 23,260 males and 25,120 females. Rural areas include 32,833 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,547 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 35,101 households, with 21,156 in villages and 13,945 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Peddapuram 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 | 18,022 | 14,113 | 3,909 |
| SC Male Population | 8,915 | 7,038 | 1,877 |
| SC Female Population | 9,107 | 7,075 | 2,032 |
| Total ST Population | 788 | 144 | 644 |
| ST Male Population | 394 | 70 | 324 |
| ST Female Population | 394 | 74 | 320 |
| Population Density | 815 / km² | 670 / km² | 1,203 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Peddapuram Mandal is approximately 18,022 people, including 8,915 males and 9,107 females. Around 14,113 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,909 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Peddapuram Mandal is about 788 people, including 394 males and 394 females. Around 144 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 644 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 815 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 670 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,203 people per sq. km.