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 information the sub-district code of Vetapalem Block (CD) is 05124. Total area of vetapalem mandal is 92 km² including 80.99 km² rural area and 11.14 km² urban area. Vetapalem mandal has a population of 75,219 peoples, out of which urban population is 42,235 while rural population is 32,984. Vetapalem has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females for every 1,000 males. Vetapalem mandal has a population density of 816.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,247 houses in the sub-district, including 11,997 urban houses and 9,250 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.91% population of vetapalem mandal is literate, out of which 71.83% males and 58.08% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vetapalem 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 | 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 |