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, the sub-district code of Sompeta Block (CD) is 04780. The total area of Sompeta Mandal is 158 km², which includes 147.38 km² of rural area and 11.10 km² of urban area. Sompeta has a sex ratio of approximately 1067 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sompeta Mandal is around 78,908 people. This includes 38,161 males and 40,747 females. Rural population is about 60,130 (29,193 males and 30,937 females), while urban population is nearly 18,778 (8,968 males and 9,810 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,959 of the population, with 4,089 boys and 3,870 girls. Rural areas have 6,137 children, and urban areas have about 1,822 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,324 literate people in Sompeta Mandal, including 26,336 literate males and 20,988 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,398 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,926 people.
- About 31,584 people in Sompeta Mandal are not literate, including 11,825 males and 19,759 females. Rural areas include 25,732 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,852 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,874 households, with 15,269 in villages and 4,605 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sompeta 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sompeta Mandal is approximately 4,068 people, including 1,907 males and 2,161 females. Around 2,828 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,240 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sompeta Mandal is about 1,214 people, including 668 males and 546 females. Around 1,107 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 107 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 498 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 408 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,692 people per sq. km.