Vakadu
Vakadu 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 information the sub-district code of Vakadu Block (CD) is 05192. Total area of vakadu mandal is 238 km². Vakadu mandal has a population of 37,695 peoples. Vakadu mandal has a population density of 158.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,031 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 54.12% population of vakadu mandal is literate, out of which 59.51% males and 48.60% females are literate.
List of Villages in Vakadu Mandal
Vakadu Mandal has a total of 41 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 Vakadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andalamala | Konduru | Gudur (41 km) |
| 2 | Budidalawagu | Konduru | Gudur (40 km) |
| 3 | Cheemalapadu | Tirumur | Gudur (39 km) |
| 4 | Chennappagarimitta | Juvvinattu | Gudur (35 km) |
| 5 | Cherukumulam | Muttembaka | Gudur (34 km) |
| 6 | Duggaraja Patnam | Duggaraja Patnam | Gudur (40 km) |
| 7 | Durgavaram | Muttembaka | Gudur (35 km) |
| 8 | Ganganapalem | Jaminkothapalem | Gudur (37 km) |
| 9 | Gundlu | Juvvinattu | Gudur (36 km) |
| 10 | Iskamattu | Juvvinattu | Gudur (40 km) |
| 11 | Jaminkothapalem | Jaminkothapalem | Gudur (40 km) |
| 12 | Juvvinattu | Juvvinattu | Gudur (40 km) |
| 13 | Kalluru | Kalluru | Gudur (36 km) |
| 14 | Kapparampadu | Konduru | Gudur (38 km) |
| 15 | Kasipuram | Kasipuram | Gudur (34 km) |
| 16 | Kodiwaka | Kalluru | Gudur (38 km) |
| 17 | Kondapuram | Konda Puram | Gudur (38 km) |
| 18 | Konduru | Konduru | Gudur (40 km) |
| 19 | Kotha Cheruvu Sahebulapalem | Juvvinattu | Gudur (34 km) |
| 20 | Manyalanattu | Juvvinattu | Gudur (35 km) |
| 21 | Molaganur | Molaganura | Gudur (34 km) |
| 22 | Muttembaka | Muttembaka | Gudur (35 km) |
| 23 | Nagulamarri | Juvvinattu | Gudur (38 km) |
| 24 | Namkadu Bit I | Konduru | Gudur (36 km) |
| 25 | Namkadu Bit Ii | Konduru | Gudur (41 km) |
| 26 | Nellipudi | Nelli Pedi | Gudur (31 km) |
| 27 | Pamanji | Valamedu | Gudur (40 km) |
| 28 | Pambali | Ravigunta Palem | Gudur (61 km) |
| 29 | Pathetipalem | Jaminkothapalem | Gudur (45 km) |
| 30 | Pedda Cheruvu | Juvvinattu | Gudur (32 km) |
| 31 | Pollakhandrika | Bali Reddy Palem | Gudur (33 km) |
| 32 | Pudilayadoruvu | Pudirayadoruvu | Gudur (70 km) |
| 33 | Pulikorru Balireddipalem | Bali Reddy Palem | Gudur (35 km) |
| 34 | Reddipalem Bit I | Nidigurthy | Gudur (58 km) |
| 35 | Reddipalem Bit Ii | Reddipalem Bit Ii | Gudur (65 km) |
| 36 | Tirumur | Tirumur | Gudur (40 km) |
| 37 | Uttara Polam | Duggaraja Patnam | Gudur (39 km) |
| 38 | Vagarru Tupilipalem | Jaminkothapalem | Gudur (45 km) |
| 39 | Vakadu | Vakadu | Gudur (30 km) |
| 40 | Valamedu | Valamedu | Gudur (40 km) |
| 41 | Yaragatipalle | Yaragati Palli | Gudur (30 km) |
Population of Vakadu Mandal
The population profile of Vakadu 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 Vakadu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,695 | 37,695 | N/A |
| Male Population | 19,082 | 19,082 | N/A |
| Female Population | 18,613 | 18,613 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,996 | 3,996 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,986 | 1,986 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,010 | 2,010 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 20,400 | 20,400 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 11,355 | 11,355 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,045 | 9,045 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,295 | 17,295 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,727 | 7,727 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,568 | 9,568 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,031 | 11,031 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vakadu 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 | 14,760 | 14,760 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,618 | 7,618 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,142 | 7,142 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,414 | 5,414 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,760 | 2,760 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,654 | 2,654 | N/A |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 158 / km² | N/A |