Srikakulam
Srikakulam is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. The total area of Srikakulam district is 5,837 km², which includes 5,650.96 km² of rural area and 186.04 km² of urban area. There are about 1,701 villages in Srikakulam district.
For administrative convenience, Srikakulam district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 38 mandals in Srikakulam district. Here is the list of all Srikakulam Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Srikakulam District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadalavalasa | 115 | 84,093 |
| 2 | Bhamini | 151 | 44,157 |
| 3 | Burja | 120 | 42,308 |
| 4 | Etcherla | 186 | 87,847 |
| 5 | Ganguvarisigadam | 145 | 57,543 |
| 6 | Gara | 158 | 79,617 |
| 7 | Hiramandalam | 165 | 50,018 |
| 8 | Ichchapuram | 96 | 88,965 |
| 9 | Jalumuru | 148 | 59,599 |
| 10 | Kanchili | 116 | 66,657 |
| 11 | Kaviti | 120 | 75,974 |
| 12 | Kotabommali | 145 | 74,718 |
| 13 | Kothuru | 206 | 67,093 |
| 14 | Lakshminarsupeta | 68 | 29,107 |
| 15 | Laveru | 164 | 68,621 |
| 16 | Mandasa | 241 | 82,699 |
| 17 | Meliaputti | 215 | 52,737 |
| 18 | Nandigam | 155 | 56,443 |
| 19 | Narasannapeta | 122 | 77,321 |
| 20 | Palakonda | 102 | 74,972 |
| 21 | Palasa | 137 | 97,551 |
| 22 | Pathapatnam | 158 | 64,639 |
| 23 | Polaki | 155 | 65,622 |
| 24 | Ponduru | 111 | 73,890 |
| 25 | Rajam | 127 | 94,039 |
| 26 | Ranastalam | 198 | 85,872 |
| 27 | Regidi Amadalavalasa | 151 | 70,493 |
| 28 | Santhabommali | 207 | 70,561 |
| 29 | Santhakaviti | 135 | 65,419 |
| 30 | Saravakota | 196 | 52,243 |
| 31 | Sarubujjili | 74 | 33,254 |
| 32 | Seethampeta | 418 | 55,848 |
| 33 | Sompeta | 158 | 78,908 |
| 34 | Srikakulam | 136 | 2,20,332 |
| 35 | Tekkali | 135 | 73,993 |
| 36 | Vajrapukothuru | 143 | 73,212 |
| 37 | Vangara | 120 | 41,133 |
| 38 | Veeraghattam | 143 | 65,616 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Srikakulam District
Seethampeta is the largest mandal in srikakulam district by area, while Srikakulam is the largest by population. Lakshminarsupeta is the smallest mandal in srikakulam district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Seethampeta | Srikakulam |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lakshminarsupeta | Lakshminarsupeta |
Population of Srikakulam District
The population of Srikakulam offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Srikakulam, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,03,114 | 22,66,411 | 4,36,703 |
| Total Male Population | 13,41,738 | 11,26,888 | 2,14,850 |
| Total Female Population | 13,61,376 | 11,39,523 | 2,21,853 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,81,037 | 2,38,331 | 42,706 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,43,835 | 1,21,732 | 22,103 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,37,202 | 1,16,599 | 20,603 |
| Literate Population | 14,95,381 | 11,86,662 | 3,08,719 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,57,824 | 6,92,122 | 1,65,702 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,37,557 | 4,94,540 | 1,43,017 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,07,733 | 10,79,749 | 1,27,984 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,83,914 | 4,34,766 | 49,148 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,23,819 | 6,44,983 | 78,836 |
| Households | 6,81,330 | 5,72,382 | 1,08,948 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Srikakulam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Srikakulam district is 27,03,114, including 13,41,738 males and 13,61,376 females. In rural areas, it is 22,66,411, including 11,26,888 males and 11,39,523 females. In urban areas, it is 4,36,703, including 2,14,850 males and 2,21,853 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Srikakulam district is 2,81,037, including 1,43,835 boys and 1,37,202 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,38,331, including 1,21,732 boys and 1,16,599 girls. In urban areas, it is 42,706, including 22,103 boys and 20,603 girls.
- Literate population in Srikakulam district is around 14,95,381, including 8,57,824 males and 6,37,557 females. In rural areas, it is 11,86,662, including 6,92,122 males and 4,94,540 females. In urban areas, it is 3,08,719, including 1,65,702 males and 1,43,017 females.
- Illiterate population in Srikakulam district is about 12,07,733, including 4,83,914 males and 7,23,819 females. In rural areas, it is 10,79,749, including 4,34,766 males and 6,44,983 females. In urban areas, it is 1,27,984, including 49,148 males and 78,836 females.
- There are about 6,81,330 households in Srikakulam district, including 5,72,382 in rural areas and 1,08,948 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Srikakulam. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,55,664 | 2,14,824 | 40,840 |
| SC Male Population | 1,25,214 | 1,05,721 | 19,493 |
| SC Female Population | 1,30,450 | 1,09,103 | 21,347 |
| Total ST Population | 1,66,118 | 1,60,438 | 5,680 |
| ST Male Population | 81,382 | 78,438 | 2,944 |
| ST Female Population | 84,736 | 82,000 | 2,736 |
| Population Density | 463 / km² | 401 / km² | 2,347 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Srikakulam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Srikakulam district is approximately 2,55,664, including 1,25,214 males and 1,30,450 females. In rural areas, it is 2,14,824, including 1,05,721 males and 1,09,103 females. In urban areas, it is 40,840, including 19,493 males and 21,347 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Srikakulam district is about 1,66,118, including 81,382 males and 84,736 females. In rural areas, it is 1,60,438, including 78,438 males and 82,000 females. In urban areas, it is 5,680, including 2,944 males and 2,736 females.
- Overall population density of Srikakulam district is around 463 people per km². Rural areas have about 401 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,347 people per km².