Prathipadu
Prathipadu 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 Prathipadu Block (CD) is 04900. The total area of Prathipadu Mandal is 272 km². Prathipadu has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Prathipadu Mandal
Prathipadu Mandal has a total of 40 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 Prathipadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arilla Dhara | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (40 km) |
| 2 | Bapannadhara | Buradakota | Peddapuram (38 km) |
| 3 | Bavuruvaka | Bavuruvaka | Pithapuram (40 km) |
| 4 | Buradakota | Buradakota | Peddapuram (60 km) |
| 5 | China Sankarlapudi | Chinasankarlapudi | Peddapuram (27 km) |
| 6 | Chintaluru | Chintaluru | Peddapuram (34 km) |
| 7 | Dharmavaram | Dharmavaram | Peddapuram (24 km) |
| 8 | Doparthi | Bavuruvaka | Pithapuram (50 km) |
| 9 | Gajjanapudi | Gajjanapudi | Peddapuram (32 km) |
| 10 | Girijanapuram | Gokavaram | Pithapuram (45 km) |
| 11 | Gokavaram | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (37 km) |
| 12 | K Kothapalle | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (31 km) |
| 13 | K Mirthivada | Buradakota | Peddapuram (60 km) |
| 14 | Kondapalle | Buradakota | Peddapuram (60 km) |
| 15 | Kothuru | Gajjanapudi | Peddapuram (32 km) |
| 16 | Lampakalova | Lampakalova | Peddapuram (31 km) |
| 17 | Mettu Chintha | Buradakota | Pithapuram (42 km) |
| 18 | P Jagannadhapuram | Yeluru | Peddapuram (30 km) |
| 19 | Pandavulapalem | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (34 km) |
| 20 | Peda Sankarlapudi | Peda Sankarlapudi | Peddapuram (30 km) |
| 21 | Peddipalem | Peddipalem | Pithapuram (35 km) |
| 22 | Podurupaka | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (36 km) |
| 23 | Pothuluru | Pothuluru | Peddapuram (26 km) |
| 24 | Prathipadu | Prathipadu | Peddapuram (20 km) |
| 25 | Rachapalle | Rachapalle | Peddapuram (25 km) |
| 26 | Sarabhavaram | Sarabhavaram | Peddapuram (31 km) |
| 27 | Seemusuru | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (48 km) |
| 28 | Thaduvai | Bavuruvaka | Pithapuram (50 km) |
| 29 | Thotakurapalem | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (45 km) |
| 30 | Thotapalle | Venkatanagaram | Peddapuram (35 km) |
| 31 | U Jagannadhapuram | U Jagannadhapuram | Pithapuram (26 km) |
| 32 | Uligogila | Buradakota | Peddapuram (30 km) |
| 33 | Uttarakanchi | Uttarakanchi | Peddapuram (33 km) |
| 34 | Vakapalle | Vakapalle | Pithapuram (32 km) |
| 35 | Vanthada | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (45 km) |
| 36 | Vemulapalem | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (35 km) |
| 37 | Venkatanagaram | Venkatanagaram | Pithapuram (32 km) |
| 38 | Vommangi | Vommangi | Peddapuram (26 km) |
| 39 | Yeluru | Yeluru | Peddapuram (25 km) |
| 40 | Yerakampalem | Gokavaram | Peddapuram (45 km) |
Population of Prathipadu Mandal
The population profile of Prathipadu 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 Prathipadu 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 | 79,076 | 79,076 | N/A |
| Male Population | 39,501 | 39,501 | N/A |
| Female Population | 39,575 | 39,575 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,127 | 9,127 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,683 | 4,683 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,444 | 4,444 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 39,938 | 39,938 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 20,606 | 20,606 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 19,332 | 19,332 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 39,138 | 39,138 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,895 | 18,895 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,243 | 20,243 | N/A |
| Total Households | 21,571 | 21,571 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 79,076 people. Includes nearly 39,501 males and 39,575 females. Rural population is about 79,076 people.
- There are around 9,127 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,683 boys and 4,444 girls.
- Literate population is about 39,938 people. Non-literate population is around 39,138 people.
- There are nearly 21,571 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Prathipadu 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 | 15,491 | 15,491 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,660 | 7,660 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,831 | 7,831 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,406 | 4,406 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,117 | 2,117 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,289 | 2,289 | N/A |
| Population Density | 290 / km² | 290 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Prathipadu Mandal is approximately 15,491 people, including 7,660 males and 7,831 females. Around 15,491 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Prathipadu Mandal is about 4,406 people, including 2,117 males and 2,289 females. Around 4,406 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 290 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 290 people per sq. km.