Gudivada

Gudivada is a Town and Mandal in Krishna 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 Gudivada Block (CD) is 05021. The total area of Gudivada Mandal is 117 km², which includes 104.10 km² of rural area and 12.67 km² of urban area. Gudivada has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gudivada Mandal

Gudivada Mandal has a total of 29 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 Gudivada Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Allidoddi Seepudi Gudivada (11 km)
2Bethavolu N/A Gudivada (2 km)
3Billapadu Billapadu Gudivada (4 km)
4Bommuluru Bommuluru Gudivada (4 km)
5Chilakamudi Dondapadu Gudivada (8 km)
6China Yerukapadu Billapadu Gudivada (5 km)
7Chirichintala Chirichintala Gudivada (10 km)
8Chowtapalle Chowtapalli Gudivada (7 km)
9Dondapadu Dondapadu Gudivada (9 km)
10Gangadharapuram Bommuluru Gudivada (3 km)
11Gudivada N/A Gudivada (6 km)
12Guntakoduru Guntakoduru Gudivada (13 km)
13Kalvapudi Agraharam Kalvapudiagraharam Gudivada (10 km)
14Kasipudi Seepudi Gudivada (11 km)
15Lingavaram Lingavaram Gudivada (3 km)
16Mandapadu N/A Gudivada (2 km)
17Merakagudem Lingavaram Gudivada (4 km)
18Moturu Moturu Gudivada (8 km)
19Pedayerukapadu N/A Gudivada (2 km)
20Ramachandrapuram Nuzella Gudivada (10 km)
21Ramanapudi Ramannapudi Gudivada (5 km)
22Saidepudi Saidepudi Gudivada (11 km)
23Seepudi Seepudi Gudivada (11 km)
24Seri Dintakurru Seridintakurru Gudivada (9 km)
25Seri Golvepalle Serigolvepalli Gudivada (15 km)
26Seri Velpur Nuzella Gudivada (7 km)
27Siddhantam Siddantham Gudivada (8 km)
28Tativarru Tattivarru Gudivada (5 km)
29Valivarthipadu Valivarthipadu Gudivada (3 km)

Population of Gudivada Mandal

The population profile of Gudivada 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 Gudivada 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 1,61,453 43,286 1,18,167
Male Population 80,752 21,690 59,062
Female Population 80,701 21,596 59,105
Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,932 4,423 10,509
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,651 2,271 5,380
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,281 2,152 5,129
Literate Population 1,16,556 28,669 87,887
Literate Male Population 61,050 15,128 45,922
Literate Female Population 55,506 13,541 41,965
Illiterate Population 44,897 14,617 30,280
Illiterate Male Population 19,702 6,562 13,140
Illiterate Female Population 25,195 8,055 17,140
Total Households 43,430 12,596 30,834

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Gudivada Mandal is around 1,61,453 people. This includes 80,752 males and 80,701 females. Rural population is about 43,286 (21,690 males and 21,596 females), while urban population is nearly 1,18,167 (59,062 males and 59,105 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,932 of the population, with 7,651 boys and 7,281 girls. Rural areas have 4,423 children, and urban areas have about 10,509 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 1,16,556 literate people in Gudivada Mandal, including 61,050 literate males and 55,506 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,669 individuals and urban literacy covers around 87,887 people.
  • About 44,897 people in Gudivada Mandal are not literate, including 19,702 males and 25,195 females. Rural areas include 14,617 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 30,280 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 43,430 households, with 12,596 in villages and 30,834 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gudivada 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 31,644 14,608 17,036
SC Male Population 15,531 7,262 8,269
SC Female Population 16,113 7,346 8,767
Total ST Population 1,895 484 1,411
ST Male Population 950 263 687
ST Female Population 945 221 724
Population Density 1,383 / km² 416 / km² 9,327 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gudivada Mandal is approximately 31,644 people, including 15,531 males and 16,113 females. Around 14,608 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,036 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gudivada Mandal is about 1,895 people, including 950 males and 945 females. Around 484 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,411 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,383 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 416 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 9,327 people per sq. km.