Pithapuram
Pithapuram 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 Pithapuram Block (CD) is 04911. The total area of Pithapuram Mandal is 126 km², which includes 103.15 km² of rural area and 22.71 km² of urban area. Pithapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pithapuram Mandal
Pithapuram Mandal has a total of 26 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 Pithapuram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agraharam | Bhogapuram | Pithapuram (4 km) |
| 2 | B Kothuru | B Kothuru | Pithapuram (13 km) |
| 3 | Bhogapuram | Bhogapuram | Pithapuram (6 km) |
| 4 | Chitrada | Chitrada | Pithapuram (4 km) |
| 5 | Fakruddinpalem | Fakruddinpalem | Pithapuram (5 km) |
| 6 | Gokivada | Gokivada | Pithapuram (10 km) |
| 7 | Govindarajupalem | Jalluru | Pithapuram (10 km) |
| 8 | Illindrada | N/A | Pithapuram |
| 9 | Jagapathirajapuram | Gokivada | Pithapuram (11 km) |
| 10 | Jalluru | Jalluru | Pithapuram (9 km) |
| 11 | Jamulapalle | Jamulapalli | Pithapuram (6 km) |
| 12 | Kandarada | Kandarada | Pithapuram (6 km) |
| 13 | Kolanka | Kolanka | Pithapuram (7 km) |
| 14 | Kumarapuram | N/A | Pithapuram |
| 15 | Madhavapuram | Madhavapuram | Pithapuram (4 km) |
| 16 | Mallam | Mallam | Pithapuram (11 km) |
| 17 | Mangiturthi | Mangiturthi | Pithapuram (10 km) |
| 18 | Navakandravada | Navakandravada | Pithapuram (4 km) |
| 19 | Pro Donthamuru | P Donthamuru | Pithapuram (14 km) |
| 20 | Pro Rayavaram | P Rayavaram | Pithapuram (7 km) |
| 21 | Raparthi | Raparthi | Pithapuram (5 km) |
| 22 | Somavaram | Kandarada | Pithapuram |
| 23 | Veeraraghavapuram | Jamulapalli | Pithapuram |
| 24 | Veldurthi | Veldurthi | Pithapuram (12 km) |
| 25 | Virava | Virava | Pithapuram (9 km) |
| 26 | Viravada | Virawada | Pithapuram (5 km) |
Population of Pithapuram Mandal
The population profile of Pithapuram 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 Pithapuram 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 | 1,29,282 | 74,423 | 54,859 |
| Male Population | 64,906 | 37,743 | 27,163 |
| Female Population | 64,376 | 36,680 | 27,696 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,215 | 7,854 | 5,361 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,736 | 3,998 | 2,738 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,479 | 3,856 | 2,623 |
| Literate Population | 78,955 | 41,979 | 36,976 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,076 | 21,852 | 19,224 |
| Literate Female Population | 37,879 | 20,127 | 17,752 |
| Illiterate Population | 50,327 | 32,444 | 17,883 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,830 | 15,891 | 7,939 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,497 | 16,553 | 9,944 |
| Total Households | 36,276 | 21,101 | 15,175 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pithapuram Mandal is around 1,29,282 people. This includes 64,906 males and 64,376 females. Rural population is about 74,423 (37,743 males and 36,680 females), while urban population is nearly 54,859 (27,163 males and 27,696 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,215 of the population, with 6,736 boys and 6,479 girls. Rural areas have 7,854 children, and urban areas have about 5,361 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 78,955 literate people in Pithapuram Mandal, including 41,076 literate males and 37,879 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,979 individuals and urban literacy covers around 36,976 people.
- About 50,327 people in Pithapuram Mandal are not literate, including 23,830 males and 26,497 females. Rural areas include 32,444 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,883 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 36,276 households, with 21,101 in villages and 15,175 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pithapuram 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 | 25,408 | 15,646 | 9,762 |
| SC Male Population | 12,578 | 7,740 | 4,838 |
| SC Female Population | 12,830 | 7,906 | 4,924 |
| Total ST Population | 683 | 189 | 494 |
| ST Male Population | 340 | 89 | 251 |
| ST Female Population | 343 | 100 | 243 |
| Population Density | 1,027 / km² | 722 / km² | 2,416 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pithapuram Mandal is approximately 25,408 people, including 12,578 males and 12,830 females. Around 15,646 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,762 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pithapuram Mandal is about 683 people, including 340 males and 343 females. Around 189 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 494 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,027 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 722 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,416 people per sq. km.