Vetapalem
Vetapalem 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 Vetapalem Block (CD) is 05124. The total area of Vetapalem Mandal is 92 km², which includes 80.99 km² of rural area and 11.14 km² of urban area. Vetapalem has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vetapalem Mandal
Vetapalem Mandal has a total of 6 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 Vetapalem Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kotha Peta | Akkayapalem | Chirala (2 km) |
| 2 | Kothapeta | Akkayapalem | Chirala (2 km) |
| 3 | Nayani Palle | Challareddypalem | Chirala (10 km) |
| 4 | Pandilla Palle | Pandillapalli | Chirala (13 km) |
| 5 | Pullari Palem | Pullaripalem | Chirala (17 km) |
| 6 | Vetapalem | Desaipeta | Vetapalem |
Population of Vetapalem Mandal
The population profile of Vetapalem 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 Vetapalem 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 | 75,219 | 32,984 | 42,235 |
| Male Population | 37,352 | 16,518 | 20,834 |
| Female Population | 37,867 | 16,466 | 21,401 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,440 | 3,503 | 3,937 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,776 | 1,774 | 2,002 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,664 | 1,729 | 1,935 |
| Literate Population | 48,823 | 19,886 | 28,937 |
| Literate Male Population | 26,831 | 11,067 | 15,764 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,992 | 8,819 | 13,173 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,396 | 13,098 | 13,298 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,521 | 5,451 | 5,070 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,875 | 7,647 | 8,228 |
| Total Households | 21,247 | 9,250 | 11,997 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vetapalem Mandal is around 75,219 people. This includes 37,352 males and 37,867 females. Rural population is about 32,984 (16,518 males and 16,466 females), while urban population is nearly 42,235 (20,834 males and 21,401 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,440 of the population, with 3,776 boys and 3,664 girls. Rural areas have 3,503 children, and urban areas have about 3,937 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 48,823 literate people in Vetapalem Mandal, including 26,831 literate males and 21,992 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 19,886 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,937 people.
- About 26,396 people in Vetapalem Mandal are not literate, including 10,521 males and 15,875 females. Rural areas include 13,098 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,298 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,247 households, with 9,250 in villages and 11,997 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vetapalem 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 | 7,644 | 2,577 | 5,067 |
| SC Male Population | 3,820 | 1,295 | 2,525 |
| SC Female Population | 3,824 | 1,282 | 2,542 |
| Total ST Population | 5,514 | 2,056 | 3,458 |
| ST Male Population | 2,733 | 1,045 | 1,688 |
| ST Female Population | 2,781 | 1,011 | 1,770 |
| Population Density | 816 / km² | 407 / km² | 3,791 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vetapalem Mandal is approximately 7,644 people, including 3,820 males and 3,824 females. Around 2,577 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,067 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vetapalem Mandal is about 5,514 people, including 2,733 males and 2,781 females. Around 2,056 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,458 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 816 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 407 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,791 people per sq. km.