Sankhavaram
Sankhavaram 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 Sankhavaram Block (CD) is 04892. The total area of Sankhavaram Mandal is 233 km², which includes 226.76 km² of rural area and 6.32 km² of urban area. Sankhavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sankhavaram Mandal
Sankhavaram Mandal has a total of 32 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 Sankhavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammirekhala | Velangi | Pithapuram (57 km) |
| 2 | Ankampalem | Pedamallapuram | Pithapuram (38 km) |
| 3 | Annavaram | Annavaram | Tuni (18 km) |
| 4 | Anumarthi | Velangi | Pithapuram (38 km) |
| 5 | Arempudi | Annavaram | Sankhavaram |
| 6 | Atchampeta | Jaggampeta | Pithapuram (32 km) |
| 7 | Avethi | Velangi | Pithapuram (34 km) |
| 8 | Dhara Mallapuram | Velangi | Pithapuram (45 km) |
| 9 | Gondhi | Gowrampeta | Pithapuram (31 km) |
| 10 | Gondhi Kothapalle | Gondhi Kothapalli | Pithapuram (30 km) |
| 11 | Gowrampeta | Gowrampeta | Pithapuram (36 km) |
| 12 | Jagannadhapuram | Gowrampeta | Pithapuram (33 km) |
| 13 | Jaggampeta | Jaggampeta | Pithapuram (26 km) |
| 14 | Kathipudi | Kathipudi | Pithapuram (16 km) |
| 15 | Kondempudi | Jaggampeta | Pithapuram (32 km) |
| 16 | Konthangi | Konthangi | Pithapuram (24 km) |
| 17 | Mandapam | Mandapam | Tuni (21 km) |
| 18 | Masampalle | Gowrampeta | Pithapuram (33 km) |
| 19 | Nellipudi | Nellipudi | Pithapuram (20 km) |
| 20 | Ondregula | Velangi | Pithapuram (40 km) |
| 21 | Pedamallapuram | Pedamallapuram | Pithapuram (40 km) |
| 22 | Polavaram | Velangi | Pithapuram (43 km) |
| 23 | Rajaram | Gowrampeta | Pithapuram (31 km) |
| 24 | Ramannapalem | Vazrakutam | Pithapuram (20 km) |
| 25 | Sankhavaram | Sankhavaram | Pithapuram (25 km) |
| 26 | Seethayampeta | Kathipudi | Pithapuram (20 km) |
| 27 | Siddivaripalem | Pedamallapuram | Pithapuram (43 km) |
| 28 | Srungadhara | Pedamallapuram | Pithapuram (39 km) |
| 29 | Vadrevu Venkatapuram | Jaggampeta | Pithapuram (28 km) |
| 30 | Vazrakutam | Vazrakutam | Pithapuram (20 km) |
| 31 | Velangi | Velangi | Pithapuram (45 km) |
| 32 | Yarakapuram | Pedamallapuram | Pithapuram (38 km) |
Population of Sankhavaram Mandal
The population profile of Sankhavaram 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 Sankhavaram 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 | 57,017 | 51,944 | 5,073 |
| Male Population | 28,575 | 26,038 | 2,537 |
| Female Population | 28,442 | 25,906 | 2,536 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,286 | 5,702 | 584 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,203 | 2,881 | 322 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,083 | 2,821 | 262 |
| Literate Population | 30,365 | 27,391 | 2,974 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,206 | 14,589 | 1,617 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,159 | 12,802 | 1,357 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,652 | 24,553 | 2,099 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,369 | 11,449 | 920 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,283 | 13,104 | 1,179 |
| Total Households | 15,593 | 14,225 | 1,368 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sankhavaram Mandal is around 57,017 people. This includes 28,575 males and 28,442 females. Rural population is about 51,944 (26,038 males and 25,906 females), while urban population is nearly 5,073 (2,537 males and 2,536 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,286 of the population, with 3,203 boys and 3,083 girls. Rural areas have 5,702 children, and urban areas have about 584 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,365 literate people in Sankhavaram Mandal, including 16,206 literate males and 14,159 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,391 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,974 people.
- About 26,652 people in Sankhavaram Mandal are not literate, including 12,369 males and 14,283 females. Rural areas include 24,553 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,099 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,593 households, with 14,225 in villages and 1,368 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sankhavaram 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 | 9,418 | 7,872 | 1,546 |
| SC Male Population | 4,745 | 3,957 | 788 |
| SC Female Population | 4,673 | 3,915 | 758 |
| Total ST Population | 5,474 | 5,453 | 21 |
| ST Male Population | 2,744 | 2,732 | 12 |
| ST Female Population | 2,730 | 2,721 | 9 |
| Population Density | 245 / km² | 229 / km² | 803 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sankhavaram Mandal is approximately 9,418 people, including 4,745 males and 4,673 females. Around 7,872 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,546 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sankhavaram Mandal is about 5,474 people, including 2,744 males and 2,730 females. Around 5,453 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 21 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 245 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 229 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 803 people per sq. km.