Ramachandrapuram
Ramachandrapuram 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 Ramachandrapuram Block (CD) is 04924. The total area of Ramachandrapuram Mandal is 108 km², which includes 94.16 km² of rural area and 13.98 km² of urban area. Ramachandrapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ramachandrapuram Mandal
Ramachandrapuram Mandal has a total of 20 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 Ramachandrapuram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambikapalle Agraharam | Yanamadala | Ramachandrapuram (4 km) |
| 2 | Bheemakrosupalem | Beemakrrosupalem | Ramachandrapuram (11 km) |
| 3 | Chodavaram | Chodavaram | Ramachandrapuram (3 km) |
| 4 | Draksharama | Adivarapu Peta | Ramachandrapuram (6 km) |
| 5 | Hasanbada | Hasanbada | Ramachandrapuram (8 km) |
| 6 | Jagannaikulapalem | Jagannaikulapalem | Ramachandrapuram (5 km) |
| 7 | Kandulapalem | Kandulapalem | Ramachandrapuram (5 km) |
| 8 | Kapavaram | Kapavaram | Ramachandrapuram (6 km) |
| 9 | Narasapurapupeta | Narasapurapupeta | Ramachandrapuram (6 km) |
| 10 | Oduru | Oduru | Ramachandrapuram (7 km) |
| 11 | Tadipalle | Tadipalle | Ramachandrapuram (7 km) |
| 12 | Thotapeta | Thotapeta | Ramachandrapuram (7 km) |
| 13 | Unduru | Unduru | Ramachandrapuram (7 km) |
| 14 | Utrumilli | Utrumilli | Ramachandrapuram (5 km) |
| 15 | Vegayammapeta | Annaipeta | Ramachandrapuram (8 km) |
| 16 | Velampalem | Nela Prathipadu | Ramachandrapuram (6 km) |
| 17 | Vella | Vella | Ramachandrapuram (5 km) |
| 18 | Venkatayapalem | Bapanayya Cheruvu | Ramachandrapuram (7 km) |
| 19 | Yanamadala | Yanamadala | Ramachandrapuram (3 km) |
| 20 | Yerupalle | Yerupalle | Ramachandrapuram (2 km) |
Population of Ramachandrapuram Mandal
The population profile of Ramachandrapuram 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 Ramachandrapuram 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 | 1,14,527 | 70,870 | 43,657 |
| Male Population | 57,410 | 35,866 | 21,544 |
| Female Population | 57,117 | 35,004 | 22,113 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,186 | 7,192 | 3,994 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,648 | 3,649 | 1,999 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,538 | 3,543 | 1,995 |
| Literate Population | 79,918 | 47,295 | 32,623 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,605 | 24,946 | 16,659 |
| Literate Female Population | 38,313 | 22,349 | 15,964 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,609 | 23,575 | 11,034 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,805 | 10,920 | 4,885 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,804 | 12,655 | 6,149 |
| Total Households | 32,630 | 20,184 | 12,446 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ramachandrapuram Mandal is around 1,14,527 people. This includes 57,410 males and 57,117 females. Rural population is about 70,870 (35,866 males and 35,004 females), while urban population is nearly 43,657 (21,544 males and 22,113 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,186 of the population, with 5,648 boys and 5,538 girls. Rural areas have 7,192 children, and urban areas have about 3,994 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 79,918 literate people in Ramachandrapuram Mandal, including 41,605 literate males and 38,313 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 47,295 individuals and urban literacy covers around 32,623 people.
- About 34,609 people in Ramachandrapuram Mandal are not literate, including 15,805 males and 18,804 females. Rural areas include 23,575 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,034 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 32,630 households, with 20,184 in villages and 12,446 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ramachandrapuram 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 | 20,284 | 14,522 | 5,762 |
| SC Male Population | 10,245 | 7,354 | 2,891 |
| SC Female Population | 10,039 | 7,168 | 2,871 |
| Total ST Population | 1,020 | 475 | 545 |
| ST Male Population | 524 | 237 | 287 |
| ST Female Population | 496 | 238 | 258 |
| Population Density | 1,059 / km² | 753 / km² | 3,123 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ramachandrapuram Mandal is approximately 20,284 people, including 10,245 males and 10,039 females. Around 14,522 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,762 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ramachandrapuram Mandal is about 1,020 people, including 524 males and 496 females. Around 475 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 545 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,059 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 753 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,123 people per sq. km.