Sompeta
Sompeta 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 Sompeta Block (CD) is 04780. Total area of sompeta mandal is 158 km² including 147.38 km² rural area and 11.10 km² urban area. Sompeta mandal has a population of 78,908 peoples, out of which urban population is 18,778 while rural population is 60,130. Sompeta has a sex ratio of approximately 1067 females for every 1,000 males. Sompeta mandal has a population density of 497.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,874 houses in the sub-district, including 4,605 urban houses and 15,269 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.97% population of sompeta mandal is literate, out of which 69.01% males and 51.51% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sompeta Mandal
Sompeta Mandal has a total of 35 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 Sompeta Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananthapuram | Turakasasanam | Ichchapuram (28 km) |
| 2 | Baruva | Baruva | Ichchapuram (14 km) |
| 3 | Baruvapeta | Baruva | Ichchapuram (14 km) |
| 4 | Benkili | Benkili | Ichchapuram (8 km) |
| 5 | Besiramachandrapuram | Besi Ramachandrapuram | Ichchapuram (20 km) |
| 6 | Busabhadra | Bushabhadra | Ichchapuram (21 km) |
| 7 | Damodarapuram | Mamidipalli | Ichchapuram (22 km) |
| 8 | Gollagandi | Gollagandi | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 9 | Gollavooru | Gollavoru | Ichchapuram (22 km) |
| 10 | Jagathikesapuram | Potrakonda | Ichchapuram (15 km) |
| 11 | Jalantrapothangi | Bushabhadra | Ichchapuram (21 km) |
| 12 | Karthalipalem | Kartali Palem | Ichchapuram (24 km) |
| 13 | Korlam | Korlam | Ichchapuram (20 km) |
| 14 | Lakkavaram | Palasapuram | Ichchapuram (11 km) |
| 15 | Makannapuram | Makannapuram | Ichchapuram (22 km) |
| 16 | Malagovindapuram | Mala Govinda Puram | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 17 | Mamidipalle | Mamidipalli | Ichchapuram (24 km) |
| 18 | Mulapalam | Gollavoru | Ichchapuram (22 km) |
| 19 | Padmanabhapuram | Besi Ramachandrapuram | Ichchapuram (23 km) |
| 20 | Palasapuram | Palasapuram | Ichchapuram (9 km) |
| 21 | Palavalasa | Palavalasa | Ichchapuram (22 km) |
| 22 | Pathinivalasa | Mamidipalli | Ichchapuram (25 km) |
| 23 | Pothrakonda | Potrakonda | Ichchapuram (31 km) |
| 24 | Rajam | Mamidipalli | Ichchapuram (25 km) |
| 25 | Ranigam | Tallabadra | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 26 | Rushikudda | Iskala Palem | Ichchapuram (12 km) |
| 27 | Saradapuram | Makannapuram | Ichchapuram (20 km) |
| 28 | Sirimamidi | Sirimamidi | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 29 | Sompeta | N/A | Sompeta |
| 30 | Sunkidi | Sunkidi | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 31 | Tallabhadra | Tallabadra | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 32 | Turakasasanam | Turakasasanam | Ichchapuram (26 km) |
| 33 | Uppalam | Uppalam | Ichchapuram (24 km) |
| 34 | Vikrampuram | Sunkidi | Ichchapuram (28 km) |
| 35 | Zinkibhadra | Zinkibhadra | Ichchapuram (8 km) |
Population of Sompeta Mandal
The population profile of Sompeta 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 Sompeta's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,908 | 60,130 | 18,778 |
| Male Population | 38,161 | 29,193 | 8,968 |
| Female Population | 40,747 | 30,937 | 9,810 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,959 | 6,137 | 1,822 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,089 | 3,153 | 936 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,870 | 2,984 | 886 |
| Literate Population | 47,324 | 34,398 | 12,926 |
| Literate Male Population | 26,336 | 19,545 | 6,791 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,988 | 14,853 | 6,135 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,584 | 25,732 | 5,852 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,825 | 9,648 | 2,177 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,759 | 16,084 | 3,675 |
| Total Households | 19,874 | 15,269 | 4,605 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sompeta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,068 | 2,828 | 1,240 |
| SC Male Population | 1,907 | 1,361 | 546 |
| SC Female Population | 2,161 | 1,467 | 694 |
| Total ST Population | 1,214 | 1,107 | 107 |
| ST Male Population | 668 | 635 | 33 |
| ST Female Population | 546 | 472 | 74 |
| Population Density | 498 / km² | 408 / km² | 1,692 / km² |