Pedapudi Mandal - Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Pedapudi is an administrative mandal in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pedapudi is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Pedabramadvam, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 106 km², including 106.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pedapudi Mandal
Pedapudi Mandal has a total of 17 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atchutapuratrayam | Rural | Rameswaram |
| 2 | Chintapalle | Rural | Chintapalle |
| 3 | Domada | Rural | Domada |
| 4 | G. Mamidada | Rural | G. Mamidada |
| 5 | Gandredu | Rural | Gandredu |
| 6 | Kaikavolu | Rural | Kaikavolu |
| 7 | Kandregula | Rural | Kandregula |
| 8 | Karakuduru | Rural | Karakuduru |
| 9 | Kumarapriyam | Rural | Kumarapriyam |
| 10 | Pedapudi | Rural | Pedapudi |
| 11 | Peddada | Rural | Peddada |
| 12 | Puttakonda | Rural | Puttakonda |
| 13 | Pyna | Rural | Pyna |
| 14 | Rajupalem | Rural | Rajupalem |
| 15 | Sahapuram | Rural | Sehapuram |
| 16 | Sampara | Rural | Sampara |
| 17 | Vendra | Rural | Vendra |
Population of Pedapudi Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Pedapudi Mandal has a total population of 71,459 people, consisting of 35,883 males and 35,576 females. There are 21,176 households in the mandal with an average population density of 672 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,459 | 71,459 | 0 |
| Male Population | 35,883 | 35,883 | 0 |
| Female Population | 35,576 | 35,576 | 0 |
| Total Households | 21,176 | 21,176 | 0 |
| Population Density | 672 / km² | 672 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 45,522 literate people and 6,988 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,459 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 351 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,988 | 6,988 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 45,522 | 45,522 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,937 | 25,937 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,459 | 11,459 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 351 | 351 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.