Chirala
Chirala is a Town and Mandal in Prakasam 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 information the sub-district code of Chirala Block (CD) is 05123. Total area of chirala mandal is 105 km² including 68.16 km² rural area and 36.96 km² urban area. Chirala mandal has a population of 1,72,826 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,20,236 while rural population is 52,590. Chirala has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females for every 1,000 males. Chirala mandal has a population density of 1644 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,878 houses in the sub-district, including 32,159 urban houses and 14,719 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.33% population of chirala mandal is literate, out of which 71.55% males and 59.21% females are literate.
List of Villages in Chirala Mandal
Chirala Mandal has a total of 5 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 Chirala Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chirala | Chirala Nagar | Chirala |
| 2 | Gavinivari Palem | Devinuthala | Chirala (10 km) |
| 3 | Ipuru Palem | Burlavaripalem | Chirala (5 km) |
| 4 | Ipurupalem | Burlavaripalem | Chirala (5 km) |
| 5 | Wada | Epurupalem | Chirala (6 km) |
Population of Chirala Mandal
The population profile of Chirala 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 Chirala's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,72,826 | 52,590 | 1,20,236 |
| Male Population | 85,735 | 26,550 | 59,185 |
| Female Population | 87,091 | 26,040 | 61,051 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,229 | 5,631 | 11,598 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,852 | 2,955 | 5,897 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,377 | 2,676 | 5,701 |
| Literate Population | 1,12,911 | 28,658 | 84,253 |
| Literate Male Population | 61,347 | 16,493 | 44,854 |
| Literate Female Population | 51,564 | 12,165 | 39,399 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,915 | 23,932 | 35,983 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,388 | 10,057 | 14,331 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 35,527 | 13,875 | 21,652 |
| Total Households | 46,878 | 14,719 | 32,159 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chirala Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 26,260 | 5,901 | 20,359 |
| SC Male Population | 12,885 | 2,960 | 9,925 |
| SC Female Population | 13,375 | 2,941 | 10,434 |
| Total ST Population | 9,206 | 1,945 | 7,261 |
| ST Male Population | 4,529 | 994 | 3,535 |
| ST Female Population | 4,677 | 951 | 3,726 |
| Population Density | 1,644 / km² | 772 / km² | 3,253 / km² |