Srikakulam
Srikakulam 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 Srikakulam Block (CD) is 04802. The total area of Srikakulam Mandal is 136 km², which includes 106.78 km² of rural area and 29.63 km² of urban area. Srikakulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1008 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Srikakulam Mandal
Srikakulam Mandal has a total of 28 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 Srikakulam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alikam | Alikam | Amadalavalasa (6 km) |
| 2 | Arasavilli | Khajipeta | Srikakulam |
| 3 | Balaga | Chapuram | Srikakulam |
| 4 | Balivada | Balivada | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 5 | Batteru | Batteru | Amadalavalasa (7 km) |
| 6 | Byri | Bhyri | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 7 | Byrivanipeta | Bhyrivanipeta | Amadalavalasa (3 km) |
| 8 | Gudem | Gudem | Srikakulam (7 km) |
| 9 | Ippili | Ippili | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 10 | Kallepalle | Kallepalli | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 11 | Karajada | Karajada | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 12 | Lankam | Lankam | Amadalavalasa (3 km) |
| 13 | Lingalavalasa | Lankam | Amadalavalasa (4 km) |
| 14 | Mofusbandar | Kallepalli | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 15 | Naira | Naira | Amadalavalasa (7 km) |
| 16 | Patha Srikakulam | Killipalem | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 17 | Pathasrikakulam | Killipalem | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 18 | Patrunivalasa | Patrunivalasa | Srikakulam (3 km) |
| 19 | Peddapadu | Peddapadu | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 20 | Ponnam | Ponnam | Amadalavalasa (5 km) |
| 21 | Ragolu | Ragolu | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 22 | Ragolupeta | Ragolu | Srikakulam (7 km) |
| 23 | Sanivada | Sanivada | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 24 | Silagamsingivalasa | Silagam Singivalasa | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 25 | Singupuram | Kistappapeta | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 26 | Thandemvalasa | Tendemvalasa | Srikakulam (9 km) |
| 27 | Vakalavalasa | Vakalavalasa | Srikakulam (5 km) |
| 28 | Voppangi | Voppangi | Srikakulam (5 km) |
Population of Srikakulam Mandal
The population profile of Srikakulam 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 Srikakulam 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 | 2,20,332 | 75,894 | 1,44,438 |
| Male Population | 1,09,713 | 37,853 | 71,860 |
| Female Population | 1,10,619 | 38,041 | 72,578 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,224 | 8,052 | 13,172 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,942 | 4,090 | 6,852 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,282 | 3,962 | 6,320 |
| Literate Population | 1,52,916 | 41,081 | 1,11,835 |
| Literate Male Population | 82,939 | 23,710 | 59,229 |
| Literate Female Population | 69,977 | 17,371 | 52,606 |
| Illiterate Population | 67,416 | 34,813 | 32,603 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,774 | 14,143 | 12,631 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,642 | 20,670 | 19,972 |
| Total Households | 55,095 | 18,714 | 36,381 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Srikakulam Mandal is around 2,20,332 people. This includes 1,09,713 males and 1,10,619 females. Rural population is about 75,894 (37,853 males and 38,041 females), while urban population is nearly 1,44,438 (71,860 males and 72,578 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,224 of the population, with 10,942 boys and 10,282 girls. Rural areas have 8,052 children, and urban areas have about 13,172 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,52,916 literate people in Srikakulam Mandal, including 82,939 literate males and 69,977 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,081 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,11,835 people.
- About 67,416 people in Srikakulam Mandal are not literate, including 26,774 males and 40,642 females. Rural areas include 34,813 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 32,603 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 55,095 households, with 18,714 in villages and 36,381 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Srikakulam 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 | 18,360 | 4,652 | 13,708 |
| SC Male Population | 8,817 | 2,122 | 6,695 |
| SC Female Population | 9,543 | 2,530 | 7,013 |
| Total ST Population | 1,508 | 209 | 1,299 |
| ST Male Population | 967 | 96 | 871 |
| ST Female Population | 541 | 113 | 428 |
| Population Density | 1,615 / km² | 711 / km² | 4,875 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Srikakulam Mandal is approximately 18,360 people, including 8,817 males and 9,543 females. Around 4,652 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,708 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Srikakulam Mandal is about 1,508 people, including 967 males and 541 females. Around 209 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,299 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,615 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 711 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,875 people per sq. km.