Veeraghattam
Veeraghattam 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 Veeraghattam Block (CD) is 04769. The total area of Veeraghattam Mandal is 143 km². Veeraghattam has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Veeraghattam Mandal
Veeraghattam Mandal has a total of 41 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 Veeraghattam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adaru | Adaru | Parvathipuram (35 km) |
| 2 | Bitiwada | Bitiwada | Parvathipuram (32 km) |
| 3 | Bodlapadu | Regulapadu | Parvathipuram (26 km) |
| 4 | Buruga | Chalivendri | Parvathipuram (28 km) |
| 5 | Chalivendri | Chalivendri | Parvathipuram (29 km) |
| 6 | Chebiyyam Valasa | Adaru | Parvathipuram (33 km) |
| 7 | Chidimi | Chidimi | Parvathipuram (28 km) |
| 8 | Chidimidari Seetharamarajupeta | Chidimi | Parvathipuram (28 km) |
| 9 | Chinagora | Narsipuram | Parvathipuram (21 km) |
| 10 | Chittipudivalasa | Chittipudivalasa | Parvathipuram (27 km) |
| 11 | Dasumantha Puram | Dasamanthuuram | Parvathipuram (30 km) |
| 12 | Deppivalasa | Adaru | Parvathipuram (41 km) |
| 13 | Gadagamma | Gadagamma | Parvathipuram (29 km) |
| 14 | Hussain Puram | Hussenpuram | Parvathipuram (31 km) |
| 15 | Jirayathi Gopalapuram | Chalivendri | Parvathipuram (30 km) |
| 16 | Kadakella | Nadimikella | Parvathipuram (25 km) |
| 17 | Kambara | Kambara | Parvathipuram (25 km) |
| 18 | Kattulakaviti | Kattulakaviti | Parvathipuram (30 km) |
| 19 | Kimmi | Kimmi | Parvathipuram (34 km) |
| 20 | Koncha | Hussenpuram | Parvathipuram (33 km) |
| 21 | Kottugumada | Kottugummada | Parvathipuram (35 km) |
| 22 | Kumbidi Ichapuram | Kattulakaviti | Parvathipuram (34 km) |
| 23 | Kummarigunta | Kummarigunta | Parvathipuram (35 km) |
| 24 | Modatikella | Vikrampuram | Parvathipuram (26 km) |
| 25 | Mokasharajapuram | Kattulakaviti | Parvathipuram (30 km) |
| 26 | Nadimikella | Nadimikella | Parvathipuram (26 km) |
| 27 | Nadukuru | Nadukuru | Parvathipuram (28 km) |
| 28 | Narsipuram | Narsipuram | Parvathipuram (21 km) |
| 29 | Neelanagaram | Neelanagaram | Parvathipuram (35 km) |
| 30 | Palametta Viziaramapuram | P V R Puram | Parvathipuram (29 km) |
| 31 | Panasanandivada | Panasanandivada | Amadalavalasa (16 km) |
| 32 | Pedduru | Dasamanthuuram | Parvathipuram (32 km) |
| 33 | Regulapadu | Regulapadu | Parvathipuram (30 km) |
| 34 | Srihari Puram | Chittipudivalasa | Parvathipuram (27 km) |
| 35 | Talavaram | Talavaram | Parvathipuram (33 km) |
| 36 | Tettangi | Tettangi | Parvathipuram (39 km) |
| 37 | Tudi | Tudi | Parvathipuram (33 km) |
| 38 | V Venkampeta | Chidimi | Parvathipuram (32 km) |
| 39 | Vanduva | Vanduva | Parvathipuram (33 km) |
| 40 | Veeraghattam | Veeraghattam | Parvathipuram (30 km) |
| 41 | Vikrampuram | Vikrampuram | Parvathipuram (28 km) |
Population of Veeraghattam Mandal
The population profile of Veeraghattam 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 Veeraghattam 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 | 65,616 | 65,616 | N/A |
| Male Population | 32,339 | 32,339 | N/A |
| Female Population | 33,277 | 33,277 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,883 | 6,883 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,497 | 3,497 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,386 | 3,386 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 35,018 | 35,018 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 20,010 | 20,010 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,008 | 15,008 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 30,598 | 30,598 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,329 | 12,329 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,269 | 18,269 | N/A |
| Total Households | 16,823 | 16,823 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 65,616 people. Includes nearly 32,339 males and 33,277 females. Rural population is about 65,616 people.
- There are around 6,883 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,497 boys and 3,386 girls.
- Literate population is about 35,018 people. Non-literate population is around 30,598 people.
- There are nearly 16,823 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Veeraghattam 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 | 12,460 | 12,460 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,124 | 6,124 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,336 | 6,336 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,165 | 5,165 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,576 | 2,576 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,589 | 2,589 | N/A |
| Population Density | 460 / km² | 460 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Veeraghattam Mandal is approximately 12,460 people, including 6,124 males and 6,336 females. Around 12,460 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Veeraghattam Mandal is about 5,165 people, including 2,576 males and 2,589 females. Around 5,165 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 460 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 460 people per sq. km.