Tekkali
Tekkali 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 Tekkali Block (CD) is 04789. The total area of Tekkali Mandal is 135 km², which includes 121.27 km² of rural area and 13.58 km² of urban area. Tekkali has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tekkali Mandal
Tekkali Mandal has a total of 53 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 Tekkali Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addukonda | Meghavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (40 km) |
| 2 | Akkavaram | Akkavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (32 km) |
| 3 | Ayodhyapuram | Ayodhyapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (27 km) |
| 4 | Bhaghavanupuram | Bhagavanpuram | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 5 | Bheempuram | Meghavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (40 km) |
| 6 | Bonnuvada | Bannuvada | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 7 | Booragam | Buragam | Palasa Kasibugga (31 km) |
| 8 | Boppaipuram | Boppaipuram | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 9 | Butchirajuvenkatapuram | Bannuvada | Palasa Kasibugga (34 km) |
| 10 | Chakipalle | Chakipalle | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
| 11 | Chinarokallapalle | Ayodhyapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (39 km) |
| 12 | Chintalagara | Bhagavanpuram | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 13 | Chintamani Nuvvuguddi | Meghavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
| 14 | Chirutanapalle | Mokhalingapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (38 km) |
| 15 | Damara | Mokhalingapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 16 | Dharma Neelapuram | Tolusurupalle | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 17 | Gudem | Gudem | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 18 | Kantragada | Ayodhyapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (27 km) |
| 19 | Kondabheempuram | Sasanam | Palasa Kasibugga (24 km) |
| 20 | Konusulakotturu | Konusulakothuru | Palasa Kasibugga (35 km) |
| 21 | Lingalavalasa | Lingalavalasa | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
| 22 | Makavaram | Sasanam | Palasa Kasibugga (26 km) |
| 23 | Meelasathivada | Meghavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (38 km) |
| 24 | Meghavaram | Meghavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
| 25 | Moduguvalasa | Bannuvada | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 26 | Mokhalingapuram | Mokhalingapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (38 km) |
| 27 | Narasingaspalle | Narsingapalle | Palasa Kasibugga (35 km) |
| 28 | Palasingi | Mokhalingapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (37 km) |
| 29 | Parasarampuram | Parasarampuram | Palasa Kasibugga (39 km) |
| 30 | Pathanoupada | Pathanaupada | Palasa Kasibugga (38 km) |
| 31 | Peddarokallapalle | Pedarokallapalli | Palasa Kasibugga (39 km) |
| 32 | Peddasana | Peddasana | Palasa Kasibugga (40 km) |
| 33 | Pittalasaria | Gudem | Palasa Kasibugga (26 km) |
| 34 | Polavaram | Polavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
| 35 | Raipadu | Meghavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (39 km) |
| 36 | Rangapuram | Lingalavalasa | Palasa Kasibugga (45 km) |
| 37 | Ravivalasa | Ravivalasa | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 38 | Sampathiraoramakrishnapuram | Ayodhyapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (34 km) |
| 39 | Sasanam | Sasanam | Palasa Kasibugga (24 km) |
| 40 | Savarapeta | Bhagavanpuram | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 41 | Shyamasundarapuram | Akkavaram | Palasa Kasibugga (32 km) |
| 42 | Somayyavalasa | Ayodhyapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (27 km) |
| 43 | Srirangam | Telineelapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (34 km) |
| 44 | Talagam | Talagam | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
| 45 | Tekkali | Tekkali | Tekkali |
| 46 | Telineelapuram | Telineelapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (35 km) |
| 47 | Thirlangi | Seethapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (32 km) |
| 48 | Tolusurupalle | Tolusurupalle | Palasa Kasibugga (31 km) |
| 49 | Veera Raghunadha Puram | Tekkali | Palasa Kasibugga (35 km) |
| 50 | Veeraramakrishnapuram | Thirlangi | Palasa Kasibugga (34 km) |
| 51 | Vemulada | Telineelapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (35 km) |
| 52 | Vikrampuram | Boppaipuram | Palasa Kasibugga (33 km) |
| 53 | Vindhyagiri | Buragam | Palasa Kasibugga (36 km) |
Population of Tekkali Mandal
The population profile of Tekkali 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 Tekkali 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 | 73,993 | 45,362 | 28,631 |
| Male Population | 36,206 | 22,272 | 13,934 |
| Female Population | 37,787 | 23,090 | 14,697 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,482 | 4,551 | 2,931 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,840 | 2,325 | 1,515 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,642 | 2,226 | 1,416 |
| Literate Population | 44,437 | 24,629 | 19,808 |
| Literate Male Population | 24,864 | 14,293 | 10,571 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,573 | 10,336 | 9,237 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,556 | 20,733 | 8,823 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,342 | 7,979 | 3,363 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,214 | 12,754 | 5,460 |
| Total Households | 18,762 | 11,767 | 6,995 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tekkali Mandal is around 73,993 people. This includes 36,206 males and 37,787 females. Rural population is about 45,362 (22,272 males and 23,090 females), while urban population is nearly 28,631 (13,934 males and 14,697 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,482 of the population, with 3,840 boys and 3,642 girls. Rural areas have 4,551 children, and urban areas have about 2,931 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 44,437 literate people in Tekkali Mandal, including 24,864 literate males and 19,573 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,629 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,808 people.
- About 29,556 people in Tekkali Mandal are not literate, including 11,342 males and 18,214 females. Rural areas include 20,733 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,823 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,762 households, with 11,767 in villages and 6,995 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tekkali 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 | 9,227 | 4,650 | 4,577 |
| SC Male Population | 4,506 | 2,273 | 2,233 |
| SC Female Population | 4,721 | 2,377 | 2,344 |
| Total ST Population | 4,002 | 2,979 | 1,023 |
| ST Male Population | 1,835 | 1,361 | 474 |
| ST Female Population | 2,167 | 1,618 | 549 |
| Population Density | 549 / km² | 374 / km² | 2,108 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tekkali Mandal is approximately 9,227 people, including 4,506 males and 4,721 females. Around 4,650 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,577 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tekkali Mandal is about 4,002 people, including 1,835 males and 2,167 females. Around 2,979 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,023 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 549 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 374 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,108 people per sq. km.