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 information the sub-district code of Etcherla Block (CD) is 04806. Total area of etcherla mandal is 186 km². Etcherla mandal has a population of 87,847 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,577 while rural population is 85,270. Etcherla has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. Etcherla mandal has a population density of 471.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,805 houses in the sub-district, including 585 urban houses and 21,220 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.35% population of etcherla mandal is literate, out of which 58.21% males and 42.23% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Etcherla 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 | 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 |