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