Ichchapuram
Ichchapuram 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 Ichchapuram Block (CD) is 04778. The total area of Ichchapuram Mandal is 96 km², which includes 71.11 km² of rural area and 25.25 km² of urban area. Ichchapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1070 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ichchapuram Mandal
Ichchapuram Mandal has a total of 24 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 Ichchapuram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arakabhadra | Arakabadra | Ichchapuram (11 km) |
| 2 | Balakrishnapuram | Balakrishnapuram | Ichchapuram (4 km) |
| 3 | Birlangi | Birlangi | Ichchapuram (10 km) |
| 4 | Boddabada | Boddabada | Ichchapuram (11 km) |
| 5 | Boddakali | Haripuram | Ichchapuram (6 km) |
| 6 | Burjapadu | Burjapadu | Ichchapuram (20 km) |
| 7 | Dharmapuram | Dharmapuram | Ichchapuram (9 km) |
| 8 | Edupuram | Edupuram | Ichchapuram (9 km) |
| 9 | Haripuram | Haripuram | Ichchapuram (5 km) |
| 10 | Kedaripuram | Kedaripuram | Ichchapuram (6 km) |
| 11 | Kesapuram | Kesupuram | Ichchapuram (14 km) |
| 12 | Koligam | Koligam | Ichchapuram (10 km) |
| 13 | Kotari | Kothari | Ichchapuram (12 km) |
| 14 | Loddaputti | Loddaputti | Ichchapuram (5 km) |
| 15 | Mandapalle | Mandapalli | Ichchapuram (4 km) |
| 16 | Masakapuram | Masakhapuram | Ichchapuram (10 km) |
| 17 | Muchindra | Mutchindra | Ichchapuram (7 km) |
| 18 | Munibhadra | Balakrishnapuram | Ichchapuram (8 km) |
| 19 | Paitharikeerthipuram | Keerthipuram | Ichchapuram (10 km) |
| 20 | Purnatakam | Kothari | Ichchapuram (11 km) |
| 21 | Sasanam | T Berhampuram | Ichchapuram (10 km) |
| 22 | Takatlabarampuram | T Berhampuram | Ichchapuram (12 km) |
| 23 | Telukunchi | Telukunchi | Ichchapuram (8 km) |
| 24 | Tulasigam | Tulasigam | Ichchapuram (10 km) |
Population of Ichchapuram Mandal
The population profile of Ichchapuram 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 Ichchapuram 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 | 88,965 | 52,472 | 36,493 |
| Male Population | 42,958 | 25,242 | 17,716 |
| Female Population | 46,007 | 27,230 | 18,777 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,125 | 6,121 | 4,004 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,174 | 3,124 | 2,050 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,951 | 2,997 | 1,954 |
| Literate Population | 51,755 | 28,650 | 23,105 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,422 | 16,691 | 12,731 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,333 | 11,959 | 10,374 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,210 | 23,822 | 13,388 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,536 | 8,551 | 4,985 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,674 | 15,271 | 8,403 |
| Total Households | 20,394 | 12,104 | 8,290 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ichchapuram Mandal is around 88,965 people. This includes 42,958 males and 46,007 females. Rural population is about 52,472 (25,242 males and 27,230 females), while urban population is nearly 36,493 (17,716 males and 18,777 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,125 of the population, with 5,174 boys and 4,951 girls. Rural areas have 6,121 children, and urban areas have about 4,004 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 51,755 literate people in Ichchapuram Mandal, including 29,422 literate males and 22,333 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,650 individuals and urban literacy covers around 23,105 people.
- About 37,210 people in Ichchapuram Mandal are not literate, including 13,536 males and 23,674 females. Rural areas include 23,822 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,388 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,394 households, with 12,104 in villages and 8,290 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ichchapuram 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 | 3,084 | 1,668 | 1,416 |
| SC Male Population | 1,500 | 803 | 697 |
| SC Female Population | 1,584 | 865 | 719 |
| Total ST Population | 1,566 | 876 | 690 |
| ST Male Population | 762 | 431 | 331 |
| ST Female Population | 804 | 445 | 359 |
| Population Density | 923 / km² | 738 / km² | 1,445 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ichchapuram Mandal is approximately 3,084 people, including 1,500 males and 1,584 females. Around 1,668 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,416 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ichchapuram Mandal is about 1,566 people, including 762 males and 804 females. Around 876 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 690 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 923 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 738 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,445 people per sq. km.