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 information the sub-district code of Samalkota Block (CD) is 04910. Total area of samalkota mandal is 147 km² including 133.20 km² rural area and 14.08 km² urban area. Samalkota mandal has a population of 1,37,979 peoples, out of which urban population is 56,864 while rural population is 81,115. Samalkota has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Samalkota mandal has a population density of 936.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,889 houses in the sub-district, including 16,044 urban houses and 22,845 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.27% population of samalkota mandal is literate, out of which 64.90% males and 59.66% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Samalkota Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |