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, the sub-district code of Chirala Block (CD) is 05123. The total area of Chirala Mandal is 105 km², which includes 68.16 km² of rural area and 36.96 km² of urban area. Chirala has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 1,72,826 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chirala Mandal is around 1,72,826 people. This includes 85,735 males and 87,091 females. Rural population is about 52,590 (26,550 males and 26,040 females), while urban population is nearly 1,20,236 (59,185 males and 61,051 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,229 of the population, with 8,852 boys and 8,377 girls. Rural areas have 5,631 children, and urban areas have about 11,598 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,12,911 literate people in Chirala Mandal, including 61,347 literate males and 51,564 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,658 individuals and urban literacy covers around 84,253 people.
- About 59,915 people in Chirala Mandal are not literate, including 24,388 males and 35,527 females. Rural areas include 23,932 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 35,983 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 46,878 households, with 14,719 in villages and 32,159 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chirala 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chirala Mandal is approximately 26,260 people, including 12,885 males and 13,375 females. Around 5,901 people live in rural parts. Nearly 20,359 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chirala Mandal is about 9,206 people, including 4,529 males and 4,677 females. Around 1,945 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 7,261 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,644 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 772 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,253 people per sq. km.