Rajam
Rajam 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 Rajam Block (CD) is 04796. The total area of Rajam Mandal is 127 km², which includes 97.61 km² of rural area and 29.13 km² of urban area. Rajam has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rajam Mandal
Rajam Mandal has a total of 26 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 Rajam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguru | Aguru | Rajam (10 km) |
| 2 | Amaram | Aguru | Rajam (9 km) |
| 3 | Anthakapalli | Anthakapalli | Rajam (3 km) |
| 4 | Boddam | Boddam | Rajam (5 km) |
| 5 | Boddavalasa | Pogiri | Rajam (13 km) |
| 6 | Bomminaidu Valasa | Bomminaidu Valasa | Rajam (11 km) |
| 7 | D R N Valasa | D R N Valsa | Rajam (10 km) |
| 8 | Gadimudidam | Gadimudidam | Rajam (8 km) |
| 9 | Garraju Cheepurupalli | Garraju Cheepurupalli | Rajam (9 km) |
| 10 | Guravam | Guravam | Rajam (3 km) |
| 11 | Guyyanna Valasa | Syampuram | Rajam (5 km) |
| 12 | Illamnaidu Valasa | Rajayyapeta | Rajam (5 km) |
| 13 | Kancharam | Kancharm | Rajam (4 km) |
| 14 | Kotaripuram | Kotaripuram | Rajam (10 km) |
| 15 | Maredubaka | Maredubaka | Rajam (4 km) |
| 16 | Muddadajogi Valasa | Muddada Jogivalsa | Rajam (10 km) |
| 17 | Nandabalaga | Nandabalga | Rajam (10 km) |
| 18 | Ommi | Ommi | Rajam (5 km) |
| 19 | Penubaka | Penubaka | Rajam (3 km) |
| 20 | Pogiri | Pogiri | Rajam (7 km) |
| 21 | Rajayyapeta | Rajayyapeta | Rajam (5 km) |
| 22 | Ramanujulapeta | Syampuram | Rajam (3 km) |
| 23 | Soperu | Soperu | Rajam (10 km) |
| 24 | Syampuram | Syampuram | Rajam (4 km) |
| 25 | V R Agraharam | V R Agraharam | Rajam (5 km) |
| 26 | Vijayaramapuram | Bomminaidu Valasa | Rajam (13 km) |
Population of Rajam Mandal
The population profile of Rajam 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 Rajam 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 | 94,039 | 51,842 | 42,197 |
| Male Population | 47,017 | 26,048 | 20,969 |
| Female Population | 47,022 | 25,794 | 21,228 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,094 | 5,571 | 4,523 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,160 | 2,869 | 2,291 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,934 | 2,702 | 2,232 |
| Literate Population | 51,554 | 23,813 | 27,741 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,379 | 14,189 | 15,190 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,175 | 9,624 | 12,551 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,485 | 28,029 | 14,456 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,638 | 11,859 | 5,779 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,847 | 16,170 | 8,677 |
| Total Households | 23,493 | 12,625 | 10,868 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rajam Mandal is around 94,039 people. This includes 47,017 males and 47,022 females. Rural population is about 51,842 (26,048 males and 25,794 females), while urban population is nearly 42,197 (20,969 males and 21,228 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,094 of the population, with 5,160 boys and 4,934 girls. Rural areas have 5,571 children, and urban areas have about 4,523 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 51,554 literate people in Rajam Mandal, including 29,379 literate males and 22,175 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,813 individuals and urban literacy covers around 27,741 people.
- About 42,485 people in Rajam Mandal are not literate, including 17,638 males and 24,847 females. Rural areas include 28,029 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 14,456 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 23,493 households, with 12,625 in villages and 10,868 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rajam 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 | 10,972 | 6,080 | 4,892 |
| SC Male Population | 5,392 | 3,040 | 2,352 |
| SC Female Population | 5,580 | 3,040 | 2,540 |
| Total ST Population | 1,091 | 456 | 635 |
| ST Male Population | 551 | 233 | 318 |
| ST Female Population | 540 | 223 | 317 |
| Population Density | 742 / km² | 531 / km² | 1,449 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajam Mandal is approximately 10,972 people, including 5,392 males and 5,580 females. Around 6,080 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,892 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajam Mandal is about 1,091 people, including 551 males and 540 females. Around 456 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 635 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 742 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 531 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,449 people per sq. km.