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 information the sub-district code of Rajam Block (CD) is 04796. Total area of rajam mandal is 127 km² including 97.61 km² rural area and 29.13 km² urban area. Rajam mandal has a population of 94,039 peoples, out of which urban population is 42,197 while rural population is 51,842. Rajam has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Rajam mandal has a population density of 742 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,493 houses in the sub-district, including 10,868 urban houses and 12,625 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.82% population of rajam mandal is literate, out of which 62.49% males and 47.16% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rajam 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 |
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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 |