Samalkota
Samalkota 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 Samalkota Block (CD) is 04910. The total area of Samalkota Mandal is 147 km², which includes 133.20 km² of rural area and 14.08 km² of urban area. Samalkota has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Samalkota Mandal
Samalkota Mandal has a total of 17 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 Samalkota Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boyanapudi | Boyanapudi | Kakinada (8 km) |
| 2 | G Medapadu | G Kothuru | Samalkot (10 km) |
| 3 | Jaggammagaripeta | Hussianpuram | Samalkot (3 km) |
| 4 | Kapavaram | Kapavaram | Samalkot (9 km) |
| 5 | Koppavaram | Atcham Peta | Samalkot (11 km) |
| 6 | Madhavapatnam | Madhavapatnam | Kakinada (6 km) |
| 7 | Mamilladoddi | Unduru | Kakinada (8 km) |
| 8 | Navara | Navara | Samalkot (12 km) |
| 9 | P Vemavaram | P Vemavaram | Samalkot (9 km) |
| 10 | Panasapadu | Atcham Peta | Kakinada (8 km) |
| 11 | Pandravada | Pandravada | Pithapuram (8 km) |
| 12 | Pavara | Chandram Palem | Pithapuram (6 km) |
| 13 | Pedabrahmadevam | Pedabrahmadevam | Samalkot (12 km) |
| 14 | Unduru | Unduru | Samalkot (4 km) |
| 15 | Valluru | Unduru | Samalkot (4 km) |
| 16 | Venkata Krishnarayapuram | Venkatakrishnarayapuram | Kakinada (8 km) |
| 17 | Vetlapalem | Vetlapalem | Samalkot (6 km) |
Population of Samalkota Mandal
The population profile of Samalkota 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 Samalkota 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 | 1,37,979 | 81,115 | 56,864 |
| Male Population | 68,663 | 40,548 | 28,115 |
| Female Population | 69,316 | 40,567 | 28,749 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,170 | 8,377 | 5,793 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,205 | 4,231 | 2,974 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,965 | 4,146 | 2,819 |
| Literate Population | 85,916 | 47,829 | 38,087 |
| Literate Male Population | 44,564 | 24,761 | 19,803 |
| Literate Female Population | 41,352 | 23,068 | 18,284 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,063 | 33,286 | 18,777 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,099 | 15,787 | 8,312 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,964 | 17,499 | 10,465 |
| Total Households | 38,889 | 22,845 | 16,044 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Samalkota Mandal is around 1,37,979 people. This includes 68,663 males and 69,316 females. Rural population is about 81,115 (40,548 males and 40,567 females), while urban population is nearly 56,864 (28,115 males and 28,749 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,170 of the population, with 7,205 boys and 6,965 girls. Rural areas have 8,377 children, and urban areas have about 5,793 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 85,916 literate people in Samalkota Mandal, including 44,564 literate males and 41,352 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 47,829 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,087 people.
- About 52,063 people in Samalkota Mandal are not literate, including 24,099 males and 27,964 females. Rural areas include 33,286 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,777 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,889 households, with 22,845 in villages and 16,044 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Samalkota 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 | 26,657 | 16,314 | 10,343 |
| SC Male Population | 13,190 | 8,120 | 5,070 |
| SC Female Population | 13,467 | 8,194 | 5,273 |
| Total ST Population | 1,184 | 329 | 855 |
| ST Male Population | 628 | 169 | 459 |
| ST Female Population | 556 | 160 | 396 |
| Population Density | 937 / km² | 609 / km² | 4,039 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Samalkota Mandal is approximately 26,657 people, including 13,190 males and 13,467 females. Around 16,314 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,343 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Samalkota Mandal is about 1,184 people, including 628 males and 556 females. Around 329 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 855 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 937 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 609 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,039 people per sq. km.