Varikuntapadu
Varikuntapadu 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 Varikuntapadu Block (CD) is 05155. The total area of Varikuntapadu Mandal is 347 km². Varikuntapadu has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Varikuntapadu Mandal
Varikuntapadu Mandal has a total of 28 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 Varikuntapadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alivelumangapuram | Thurpuboyamadugula | Kavali (43 km) |
| 2 | Bhaskarapuram | Varikuntapadu | Kavali (40 km) |
| 3 | Bongaravulapadu | Thurpurompidodla | Kavali (40 km) |
| 4 | Dakkanur | Dakkanur | Kavali (44 km) |
| 5 | Damancherla | Kondareddypalle T | Kavali (42 km) |
| 6 | Ganeswarapuram | Ganeswarapuram | Kavali (40 km) |
| 7 | Gollapalle | Mohamadapuram | Kavali (40 km) |
| 8 | Guvvadi | Guvvadi | Kavali (42 km) |
| 9 | Iskapalli | Isakapalle | Kavali (44 km) |
| 10 | Jadadevi | Jadadevi | Kavali (41 km) |
| 11 | Kancheruvu | Kancheruvu | Kavali (41 km) |
| 12 | Kaniampadu | Jadadevi | Kavali (42 km) |
| 13 | Kondayapalem | North Kodayapalem | Kavali (41 km) |
| 14 | Mohammadapuram | Mohamadapuram | Kavali (40 km) |
| 15 | Narasimhapuram | Ganeswarapuram | Kavali (42 km) |
| 16 | Pamurupalle | Pamurupalle | Kavali (56 km) |
| 17 | Peddireddipalle | Peddireddipalle | Kavali (44 km) |
| 18 | Ramadevulapadu | Varikuntapadu | Kavali (40 km) |
| 19 | Thodugupalle | Pamurupalle | Kavali (43 km) |
| 20 | Thotalacheruvupalle | Thotalacheruvupalle | Kavali (40 km) |
| 21 | Thurpu Boyamadugula | Thurpuboyamadugula | Kavali (44 km) |
| 22 | Thurpu Chennampalle | Toorpuchannampalle | Kavali (42 km) |
| 23 | Thurpupalem | Viruvuru | Kavali (42 km) |
| 24 | Turpurompidodla | Thurpurompidodla | Kavali (43 km) |
| 25 | Varikuntapadu | Varikuntapadu | Kavali (42 km) |
| 26 | Vempadu | Vempadu | Kavali (41 km) |
| 27 | Viruvooru | North Krishnamrajupalli | Kavali (40 km) |
| 28 | Yerramreddipalle | Yerramreddypalle | Kavali (42 km) |
Population of Varikuntapadu Mandal
The population profile of Varikuntapadu 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 Varikuntapadu 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 | 32,828 | 32,828 | N/A |
| Male Population | 16,744 | 16,744 | N/A |
| Female Population | 16,084 | 16,084 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,713 | 3,713 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,941 | 1,941 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,772 | 1,772 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 19,854 | 19,854 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 12,015 | 12,015 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,839 | 7,839 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,974 | 12,974 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,729 | 4,729 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,245 | 8,245 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,725 | 7,725 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 32,828 people. Includes nearly 16,744 males and 16,084 females. Rural population is about 32,828 people.
- There are around 3,713 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,941 boys and 1,772 girls.
- Literate population is about 19,854 people. Non-literate population is around 12,974 people.
- There are nearly 7,725 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Varikuntapadu 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 | 6,978 | 6,978 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,537 | 3,537 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,441 | 3,441 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,500 | 1,500 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 759 | 759 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 741 | 741 | N/A |
| Population Density | 95 / km² | 95 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Varikuntapadu Mandal is approximately 6,978 people, including 3,537 males and 3,441 females. Around 6,978 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Varikuntapadu Mandal is about 1,500 people, including 759 males and 741 females. Around 1,500 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 95 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 95 people per sq. km.