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. There are about 31 villages in etcherla mandal, which you can browse from etcherla mandal villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Etcherla Mandal
| # | 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
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,270 | 2,577 | 87,847 |
| Male Population | 43,492 | 1,168 | 44,660 |
| Female Population | 41,778 | 1,409 | 43,187 |
| Population Density | 458 / km² | N/A | 471 / km² |
Households in Etcherla Mandal
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 21,220 |
| Urban Households | 585 |
| Total Households | 21,805 |