Etcherla
Etcherla is a Town and Mandal in Srikakulam 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 Etcherla Block (CD) is 04806. The total area of Etcherla Mandal is 186 km². Etcherla has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Etcherla Mandal
Etcherla Mandal has a total of 31 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 Etcherla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajjaram | Ajjaram | Srikakulam (20 km) |
| 2 | Arinam Akkivalasa | A A Valasa | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 3 | Bhagiradhipuram | Bhagiradhi Puram | Srikakulam (20 km) |
| 4 | Bontalakoduru | Bontala Koduru | Srikakulam (20 km) |
| 5 | Chilakalapalem | Allinagaram | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 6 | Chinaraopalle | S S R Puram | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 7 | Dharmavaram | Dharmavaram | Srikakulam (21 km) |
| 8 | Domam | Domam | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 9 | Duppalavalasa | Thotapalem | Srikakulam (2 km) |
| 10 | Etcherla | Etcherla | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 11 | Ibrahimbad | Ibrahimbad | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 12 | Jarajam | Jarajam | Srikakulam (8 km) |
| 13 | Jarapinaidupeta | Thamminaidu Peta | Srikakulam (2 km) |
| 14 | Kaluri Acharyula Agraharam | Dharmavaram | Srikakulam (20 km) |
| 15 | Kongaram | Kongaram | Srikakulam (8 km) |
| 16 | Koyyam | Badevanipeta | Srikakulam (25 km) |
| 17 | Kuppili | Budagatla Palem | Srikakulam (25 km) |
| 18 | Kusalapuram | Kusalapuram | Srikakulam (2 km) |
| 19 | Maseedagraharam | S S R Puram | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 20 | Muddada | Kotha Peta | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 21 | Nandigam | S S R Puram | Srikakulam (14 km) |
| 22 | Narayanapuram | Etcherla | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 23 | Polagraharam | Thamminaidu Peta | Srikakulam (2 km) |
| 24 | Ponnada | Ponnada | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 25 | Pudivalasa | Pudivalasa | Srikakulam (2 km) |
| 26 | Santhaseetharampuram | S S R Puram | Srikakulam (15 km) |
| 27 | Shermahammadpuram | Fareedpeta | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 28 | Shermahammadpurampeta | Domam | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 29 | Thammunaidupeta | Thamminaidu Peta | Srikakulam (2 km) |
| 30 | Thotapalem | Thotapalem | Srikakulam (4 km) |
| 31 | Voleti Atchanna Agraharam | Bhagiradhi Puram | Srikakulam (21 km) |
Population of Etcherla Mandal
The population profile of Etcherla 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 Etcherla 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 | 87,847 | 85,270 | 2,577 |
| Male Population | 44,660 | 43,492 | 1,168 |
| Female Population | 43,187 | 41,778 | 1,409 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,608 | 9,369 | 239 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,858 | 4,737 | 121 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,750 | 4,632 | 118 |
| Literate Population | 44,235 | 42,373 | 1,862 |
| Literate Male Population | 25,996 | 25,127 | 869 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,239 | 17,246 | 993 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,612 | 42,897 | 715 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,664 | 18,365 | 299 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,948 | 24,532 | 416 |
| Total Households | 21,805 | 21,220 | 585 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Etcherla Mandal is around 87,847 people. This includes 44,660 males and 43,187 females. Rural population is about 85,270 (43,492 males and 41,778 females), while urban population is nearly 2,577 (1,168 males and 1,409 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,608 of the population, with 4,858 boys and 4,750 girls. Rural areas have 9,369 children, and urban areas have about 239 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 44,235 literate people in Etcherla Mandal, including 25,996 literate males and 18,239 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 42,373 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,862 people.
- About 43,612 people in Etcherla Mandal are not literate, including 18,664 males and 24,948 females. Rural areas include 42,897 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 715 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,805 households, with 21,220 in villages and 585 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Etcherla 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 | 7,147 | 7,063 | 84 |
| SC Male Population | 3,785 | 3,755 | 30 |
| SC Female Population | 3,362 | 3,308 | 54 |
| Total ST Population | 445 | 426 | 19 |
| ST Male Population | 226 | 220 | 6 |
| ST Female Population | 219 | 206 | 13 |
| Population Density | 471 / km² | 458 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Etcherla Mandal is approximately 7,147 people, including 3,785 males and 3,362 females. Around 7,063 people live in rural parts. Nearly 84 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Etcherla Mandal is about 445 people, including 226 males and 219 females. Around 426 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 19 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 471 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 458 people per sq. km.