Vajrapukothuru
Vajrapukothuru 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 Vajrapukothuru Block (CD) is 04781. The total area of Vajrapukothuru Mandal is 143 km². Vajrapukothuru has a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vajrapukothuru Mandal
Vajrapukothuru Mandal has a total of 58 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 Vajrapukothuru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkupalle | Akkupalli | Palasa Kasibugga (9 km) |
| 2 | Amalapadu | Amalapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 3 | Ananthagiri | Anathagiri | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 4 | Bathupuram | Bathupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 5 | Battupadu | Bendi | Palasa Kasibugga (7 km) |
| 6 | Bendi | Bendi | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 7 | Bypalle | Baipalli | Palasa Kasibugga (9 km) |
| 8 | Cheepurupalle | Cheepurupalli | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 9 | Chinavanka | Chinnavanka | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 10 | Dabbalapadu | Sainuru | Palasa Kasibugga (17 km) |
| 11 | Devunaltada | Devunalthada | Palasa Kasibugga (14 km) |
| 12 | Dokulapadu | Dokulapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (14 km) |
| 13 | Gadivuru | Garudabhadra | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 14 | Garudabhadra | Garudabhadra | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 15 | Gollalapadu | Chinnavanka | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 16 | Gollasaradhi | Pallisaradhi | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 17 | Gopaladoravuru | Bathupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 18 | Govindapuram | Govindapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (18 km) |
| 19 | Gunalapadu | Govindapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (15 km) |
| 20 | Kidisingi | K Saradapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 21 | Kollipadu | Peddaboddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 22 | Komarlatada | Komaralthada | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 23 | Kondavooru | Kondavooru | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 24 | Laxmidevipeta Nuvvalarevu | Nuvvalarevu | Palasa Kasibugga (11 km) |
| 25 | Lingalapadu | Pathatekkali | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 26 | Mahadevipuram | Bendi | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 27 | Metturu | Gunupalli | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 28 | Miliaputti | U G Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 29 | Nagarampalle | Nagarampalli | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 30 | Narayanapuram | Peddaboddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 31 | Pallisaradhi | Pallisaradhi | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 32 | Pallivuru Sangaruvanipeta | M N Peta | Palasa Kasibugga (24 km) |
| 33 | Pathatekkali | Pathatekkali | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 34 | Pedavanka | Bathupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 35 | Peddabadam | Peddbadam | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 36 | Peddaboddapadu | Peddaboddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (7 km) |
| 37 | Peddamuraharipuram | P M Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (15 km) |
| 38 | Pedijagannadhapuram | P J Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (15 km) |
| 39 | Pollada | Sainuru | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 40 | Rajam | Rajam | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 41 | Reyyipadu | Reyyipadu | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 42 | Rittapadu | Bathupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 43 | Saradapuram | K Saradapuram | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 44 | Seethapuram | Peddaboddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 45 | Sunkara Jaganadhapuram | S J Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 46 | Suryamanipuram | Devunalthada | Palasa Kasibugga (18 km) |
| 47 | Synooru | Sainuru | Palasa Kasibugga (20 km) |
| 48 | Terapalle | Reyyipadu | Palasa Kasibugga (9 km) |
| 49 | Thadivada | Chinnavanka | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 50 | Thotapalle | Peddaboddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (13 km) |
| 51 | Uddanam Gopinadhapuram | U G Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (15 km) |
| 52 | Uddanam Narsingapalle | Sainuru | Palasa Kasibugga (15 km) |
| 53 | Uddanam Ramakrishnapuram | U R K Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (21 km) |
| 54 | Uddanamkurmanadhapuram | Peddaboddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (11 km) |
| 55 | Uddanamraipadu | S J Puram | Palasa Kasibugga (24 km) |
| 56 | Undrukudia | Undrukudia | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 57 | Vajrapukothuru | Vajrapukotturu | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 58 | Venkatapuram | Anathagiri | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
Population of Vajrapukothuru Mandal
The population profile of Vajrapukothuru 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 Vajrapukothuru 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 | 73,212 | 73,212 | N/A |
| Male Population | 36,213 | 36,213 | N/A |
| Female Population | 36,999 | 36,999 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,054 | 7,054 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,728 | 3,728 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,326 | 3,326 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 42,785 | 42,785 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 24,681 | 24,681 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 18,104 | 18,104 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 30,427 | 30,427 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,532 | 11,532 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,895 | 18,895 | N/A |
| Total Households | 18,505 | 18,505 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 73,212 people. Includes nearly 36,213 males and 36,999 females. Rural population is about 73,212 people.
- There are around 7,054 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,728 boys and 3,326 girls.
- Literate population is about 42,785 people. Non-literate population is around 30,427 people.
- There are nearly 18,505 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vajrapukothuru 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 | 1,349 | 1,349 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 650 | 650 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 699 | 699 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 170 | 170 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 86 | 86 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 84 | 84 | N/A |
| Population Density | 513 / km² | 513 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vajrapukothuru Mandal is approximately 1,349 people, including 650 males and 699 females. Around 1,349 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vajrapukothuru Mandal is about 170 people, including 86 males and 84 females. Around 170 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 513 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 513 people per sq. km.