Kavali
Kavali is a Town and Mandal in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore 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 Kavali Block (CD) is 05158. The total area of Kavali Mandal is 324 km², which includes 301.35 km² of rural area and 22.95 km² of urban area. Kavali has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kavali Mandal
Kavali Mandal has a total of 15 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 Kavali Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anemadugu | Anemadugu | Kavali (8 km) |
| 2 | Budamagunta | Chowdaripalem | Kavali (5 km) |
| 3 | Chalamcherla | Chalamcharla | Kavali (12 km) |
| 4 | Chennayapalem | Chennaya Palem | Kavali (15 km) |
| 5 | Gowravaram | Gowravaram | Kavali (10 km) |
| 6 | Kavali Bit I | Sarvayapalem | Kavali (7 km) |
| 7 | Kavali Bit Ii | Amudaladinne | Kavali (4 km) |
| 8 | Kothapalle | Kothapalli | Kavali (10 km) |
| 9 | Maddurupadu | Siripuram | Kavali (5 km) |
| 10 | Mannangidinne | Mannangidenni | Kavali (6 km) |
| 11 | Musunuru | Chenchuganipalem | Kavali (3 km) |
| 12 | Rajuvari Chintala Palem | Rajuvarichintalapalem | Kavali (13 km) |
| 13 | Rudrakota | Rudhrakota | Kavali (8 km) |
| 14 | Thallapalem | Tallapalem | Kavali (9 km) |
| 15 | Thummalapenta | Annagaripalem | Kavali (8 km) |
Population of Kavali Mandal
The population profile of Kavali 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 Kavali 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 | 1,50,333 | 60,234 | 90,099 |
| Male Population | 75,206 | 30,297 | 44,909 |
| Female Population | 75,127 | 29,937 | 45,190 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,775 | 7,035 | 8,740 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,170 | 3,603 | 4,567 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,605 | 3,432 | 4,173 |
| Literate Population | 95,515 | 30,844 | 64,671 |
| Literate Male Population | 51,880 | 17,503 | 34,377 |
| Literate Female Population | 43,635 | 13,341 | 30,294 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,818 | 29,390 | 25,428 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,326 | 12,794 | 10,532 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,492 | 16,596 | 14,896 |
| Total Households | 38,990 | 16,021 | 22,969 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kavali Mandal is around 1,50,333 people. This includes 75,206 males and 75,127 females. Rural population is about 60,234 (30,297 males and 29,937 females), while urban population is nearly 90,099 (44,909 males and 45,190 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,775 of the population, with 8,170 boys and 7,605 girls. Rural areas have 7,035 children, and urban areas have about 8,740 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 95,515 literate people in Kavali Mandal, including 51,880 literate males and 43,635 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,844 individuals and urban literacy covers around 64,671 people.
- About 54,818 people in Kavali Mandal are not literate, including 23,326 males and 31,492 females. Rural areas include 29,390 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 25,428 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,990 households, with 16,021 in villages and 22,969 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kavali 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 | 25,302 | 14,517 | 10,785 |
| SC Male Population | 12,662 | 7,278 | 5,384 |
| SC Female Population | 12,640 | 7,239 | 5,401 |
| Total ST Population | 11,589 | 3,943 | 7,646 |
| ST Male Population | 5,805 | 1,986 | 3,819 |
| ST Female Population | 5,784 | 1,957 | 3,827 |
| Population Density | 464 / km² | 200 / km² | 3,926 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kavali Mandal is approximately 25,302 people, including 12,662 males and 12,640 females. Around 14,517 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,785 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kavali Mandal is about 11,589 people, including 5,805 males and 5,784 females. Around 3,943 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 7,646 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 464 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 200 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,926 people per sq. km.