Ranastalam
Ranastalam 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 Ranastalam Block (CD) is 04805. The total area of Ranastalam Mandal is 198 km². Ranastalam has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ranastalam Mandal
Ranastalam Mandal has a total of 55 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 Ranastalam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkayapalem | Naruva | Vizianagaram (39 km) |
| 2 | Arjunavalasa | Arjunavalasa | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 3 | Bantupalle | Bantupalli | Srikakulam (29 km) |
| 4 | Boyapalem | Naruva | Srikakulam (39 km) |
| 5 | Chillapetarajam | Chillapetarajam | Srikakulam (39 km) |
| 6 | Chittivalasa | Pydibheemavaram | Srikakulam (39 km) |
| 7 | Derasam | Derasam | Srikakulam (36 km) |
| 8 | Devarapalle | Veluparai | Srikakulam (37 km) |
| 9 | Devunipalavalasa | Pydibheemavaram | Vizianagaram (34 km) |
| 10 | Garikipalem | J R Puram | Srikakulam (25 km) |
| 11 | Girivanipalem | Arjunavalasa | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 12 | Gosam | Krishanpuram | Srikakulam (37 km) |
| 13 | Gudem | Kovvadamatsalesam | Srikakulam (40 km) |
| 14 | Jagannadharaja Puram | J R Puram | Srikakulam (25 km) |
| 15 | Jeerukovvada | Maruvada | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 16 | Jeerupalem | Jeerupelam | Srikakulam (40 km) |
| 17 | Kammasigadam | Kammasigadom | Srikakulam (34 km) |
| 18 | Kollibhimavaram | Kotcherla | Srikakulam (40 km) |
| 19 | Kondamulagam | Kondamulagam | Srikakulam (27 km) |
| 20 | Kosta | Kosta | Srikakulam (31 km) |
| 21 | Kotapalem | Allivalasa | Srikakulam (40 km) |
| 22 | Kotcherla | Kotcherla | Srikakulam (41 km) |
| 23 | Krishnapuram | Krishanpuram | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 24 | Mahanthipalem | Mahantipelam | Srikakulam (39 km) |
| 25 | Maruvada | Maruvada | Srikakulam (37 km) |
| 26 | Mentada | Naruva | Vizianagaram (39 km) |
| 27 | Mukthampuram | Kondamulagam | Srikakulam (27 km) |
| 28 | Narasimha Gopalapuram | Krishanpuram | Srikakulam (33 km) |
| 29 | Narayanagajapathirajapuram | N G R Puram | Vizianagaram (39 km) |
| 30 | Narayanapatnam | Krishanpuram | Srikakulam (33 km) |
| 31 | Naruva | Naruva | Vizianagaram (38 km) |
| 32 | Nelivada | Pisini | Srikakulam (33 km) |
| 33 | Paparaopeta | Teppalavalasa | Srikakulam (36 km) |
| 34 | Patharlapalle | Patharalapalli | Srikakulam (36 km) |
| 35 | Pathasundra Palem | Kotcherla | Srikakulam (40 km) |
| 36 | Pishini | Pisini | Srikakulam (34 km) |
| 37 | Pydibhimavaram | Pydibheemavaram | Vizianagaram (34 km) |
| 38 | Ramachandrapuram | Kovvadamatsalesam | Vizianagaram (18 km) |
| 39 | Ranastalam | J R Puram | Srikakulam (26 km) |
| 40 | Ravada | Ravada | Srikakulam (32 km) |
| 41 | Sancham | Sancham | Srikakulam (38 km) |
| 42 | Seethamvalasa | J R Puram | Srikakulam (26 km) |
| 43 | Seetharampuram | Teppalavalasa | Srikakulam (33 km) |
| 44 | Surampeta | Patharalapalli | Srikakulam (40 km) |
| 45 | Surapuram | V N Puram | Srikakulam (27 km) |
| 46 | Tekkali | Maruvada | Vizianagaram (39 km) |
| 47 | Teppalavalasa | Teppalavalasa | Srikakulam (36 km) |
| 48 | Tirupati Palem | Tirupathipalem | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 49 | Uppivalasa | Ravada | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 50 | Vallabharaopeta | Vallabharao Peta | Srikakulam (32 km) |
| 51 | Varahanarsihmapuram | V N Puram | Srikakulam (39 km) |
| 52 | Varisam | Pydibheemavaram | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 53 | Velpurai | Veluparai | Srikakulam (35 km) |
| 54 | Venkataraopeta | Vallabharao Peta | Srikakulam (33 km) |
| 55 | Yerravaram | Yerravaram | Srikakulam (35 km) |
Population of Ranastalam Mandal
The population profile of Ranastalam 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 Ranastalam 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 | 85,872 | 85,872 | N/A |
| Male Population | 43,787 | 43,787 | N/A |
| Female Population | 42,085 | 42,085 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,286 | 10,286 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,227 | 5,227 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,059 | 5,059 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 39,597 | 39,597 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 23,415 | 23,415 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 16,182 | 16,182 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 46,275 | 46,275 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,372 | 20,372 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,903 | 25,903 | N/A |
| Total Households | 21,380 | 21,380 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 85,872 people. Includes nearly 43,787 males and 42,085 females. Rural population is about 85,872 people.
- There are around 10,286 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,227 boys and 5,059 girls.
- Literate population is about 39,597 people. Non-literate population is around 46,275 people.
- There are nearly 21,380 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ranastalam 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 | 10,392 | 10,392 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,223 | 5,223 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,169 | 5,169 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 211 | 211 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 106 | 106 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 105 | 105 | N/A |
| Population Density | 434 / km² | 434 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ranastalam Mandal is approximately 10,392 people, including 5,223 males and 5,169 females. Around 10,392 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ranastalam Mandal is about 211 people, including 106 males and 105 females. Around 211 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 434 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 434 people per sq. km.