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, the sub-district code of Vakadu Block (CD) is 05192. The total area of Vakadu Mandal is 238 km². Vakadu has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 37,695 people. Includes nearly 19,082 males and 18,613 females. Rural population is about 37,695 people.
- There are around 3,996 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,986 boys and 2,010 girls.
- Literate population is about 20,400 people. Non-literate population is around 17,295 people.
- There are nearly 11,031 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vakadu 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vakadu Mandal is approximately 14,760 people, including 7,618 males and 7,142 females. Around 14,760 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vakadu Mandal is about 5,414 people, including 2,760 males and 2,654 females. Around 5,414 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 158 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 158 people per sq. km.