Gara
Gara 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 Gara Block (CD) is 04801. The total area of Gara Mandal is 158 km². Gara has a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gara Mandal
Gara Mandal has a total of 25 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 Gara Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambalavalasa | Amballavalasa | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 2 | Ampolu | Ampolu | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 3 | Buravalli | Buravalli | Srikakulam (15 km) |
| 4 | Calingapatnam | Calingapatnam U I | Srikakulam (28 km) |
| 5 | Deepavali | Gonti | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 6 | Fakeertakya | K Sairagam | Srikakulam (14 km) |
| 7 | Gara | Gara | Srikakulam (18 km) |
| 8 | Gonti | Gonti | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 9 | Jafrabad | Tulugu K N Puram | Srikakulam (17 km) |
| 10 | Jalluvalasa | Gara | Srikakulam (18 km) |
| 11 | Korlam | Korlam | Srikakulam (24 km) |
| 12 | Korni | Korni | Srikakulam (22 km) |
| 13 | Kothurusyrigam | K Sairagam | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 14 | Nizamabad | Nizambad | Srikakulam (14 km) |
| 15 | Raghavapuram | K Sairagam | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 16 | Ramachandra Puram | Ramachandrapuram | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 17 | Salihundam | Boravanipeta | Srikakulam (20 km) |
| 18 | Sativada | Sathivada | Srikakulam (14 km) |
| 19 | Seetharamapuram | K Sairagam | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 20 | Srikurmam | Balarampuram | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 21 | Thonangi | Bandaruvanipeta | Srikakulam (30 km) |
| 22 | Thulugu | Tulugu K N Puram | Srikakulam (17 km) |
| 23 | Vadada | Vadada | Srikakulam (4 km) |
| 24 | Vatsavalasa | Vatchavalasa | Srikakulam (21 km) |
| 25 | Vomaravalli | Vomaravalli | Srikakulam (28 km) |
Population of Gara Mandal
The population profile of Gara 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 Gara 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 | 79,617 | 79,617 | N/A |
| Male Population | 39,729 | 39,729 | N/A |
| Female Population | 39,888 | 39,888 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,688 | 8,688 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,408 | 4,408 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,280 | 4,280 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 42,222 | 42,222 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 24,402 | 24,402 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,820 | 17,820 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 37,395 | 37,395 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,327 | 15,327 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,068 | 22,068 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,126 | 20,126 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 79,617 people. Includes nearly 39,729 males and 39,888 females. Rural population is about 79,617 people.
- There are around 8,688 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,408 boys and 4,280 girls.
- Literate population is about 42,222 people. Non-literate population is around 37,395 people.
- There are nearly 20,126 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gara 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 | 4,688 | 4,688 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,357 | 2,357 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,331 | 2,331 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 282 | 282 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 131 | 131 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 151 | 151 | N/A |
| Population Density | 505 / km² | 505 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gara Mandal is approximately 4,688 people, including 2,357 males and 2,331 females. Around 4,688 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gara Mandal is about 282 people, including 131 males and 151 females. Around 282 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 505 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 505 people per sq. km.