Tuni
Tuni 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 Tuni Block (CD) is 04890. The total area of Tuni Mandal is 217 km², which includes 210.00 km² of rural area and 7.02 km² of urban area. Tuni has a sex ratio of approximately 1038 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tuni Mandal
Tuni Mandal has a total of 21 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 Tuni Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atikivaripalem | Atikivanipalem | Tuni (13 km) |
| 2 | Ch Agraharam | Dondavaka | Tuni (10 km) |
| 3 | Chamavaram | Chamavaram | Tuni (5 km) |
| 4 | Chepuru | Chepuru | Tuni (6 km) |
| 5 | D Polavaram | D Polavaram | Tuni (10 km) |
| 6 | Dondavaka | Dondavaka | Tuni (14 km) |
| 7 | Hamsavaram | Hamsavaram | Tuni (11 km) |
| 8 | K O Mallavaram | K O Mallavaram | Tuni (17 km) |
| 9 | Kavalapadu | S Annavaram | Tuni (2 km) |
| 10 | Kolimeru | Kolimeru | Tuni (10 km) |
| 11 | Kothakonda | Dondavaka | Tuni (11 km) |
| 12 | Kothuru | Kothuru | Tuni (5 km) |
| 13 | Maruvada | N/A | Tuni (5 km) |
| 14 | N Suravaram | N Suravaram | Tuni (11 km) |
| 15 | Nandivampu | Kolimeru | Tuni (6 km) |
| 16 | Rapaka | Rapaka | Tuni (16 km) |
| 17 | Rekhavanipalem | Kummarilova | Tuni (3 km) |
| 18 | S Annavaram | S Annavaram | Tuni (2 km) |
| 19 | Talluru | Talluru | Tuni (3 km) |
| 20 | Tetagunta | Tetagunta | Tuni (12 km) |
| 21 | Valluru | Valluru | Tuni (5 km) |
Population of Tuni Mandal
The population profile of Tuni 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 Tuni 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 | 1,38,079 | 84,654 | 53,425 |
| Male Population | 67,734 | 41,812 | 25,922 |
| Female Population | 70,345 | 42,842 | 27,503 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,044 | 9,482 | 5,562 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,617 | 4,786 | 2,831 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,427 | 4,696 | 2,731 |
| Literate Population | 79,525 | 42,478 | 37,047 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,807 | 22,691 | 19,116 |
| Literate Female Population | 37,718 | 19,787 | 17,931 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,554 | 42,176 | 16,378 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,927 | 19,121 | 6,806 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,627 | 23,055 | 9,572 |
| Total Households | 36,769 | 22,312 | 14,457 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tuni Mandal is around 1,38,079 people. This includes 67,734 males and 70,345 females. Rural population is about 84,654 (41,812 males and 42,842 females), while urban population is nearly 53,425 (25,922 males and 27,503 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,044 of the population, with 7,617 boys and 7,427 girls. Rural areas have 9,482 children, and urban areas have about 5,562 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 79,525 literate people in Tuni Mandal, including 41,807 literate males and 37,718 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 42,478 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,047 people.
- About 58,554 people in Tuni Mandal are not literate, including 25,927 males and 32,627 females. Rural areas include 42,176 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,378 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 36,769 households, with 22,312 in villages and 14,457 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tuni 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 | 22,177 | 12,587 | 9,590 |
| SC Male Population | 10,484 | 5,954 | 4,530 |
| SC Female Population | 11,693 | 6,633 | 5,060 |
| Total ST Population | 1,495 | 1,143 | 352 |
| ST Male Population | 585 | 409 | 176 |
| ST Female Population | 910 | 734 | 176 |
| Population Density | 636 / km² | 403 / km² | 7,610 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tuni Mandal is approximately 22,177 people, including 10,484 males and 11,693 females. Around 12,587 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,590 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tuni Mandal is about 1,495 people, including 585 males and 910 females. Around 1,143 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 352 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 636 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 403 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,610 people per sq. km.