Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. The total area of Visakhapatnam district is 11,161 km², which includes 10,528.84 km² of rural area and 632.16 km² of urban area. There are about 3,072 villages in Visakhapatnam district.
For administrative convenience, Visakhapatnam district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 43 mandals in Visakhapatnam district. Here is the list of all Visakhapatnam Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Visakhapatnam District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anakapalle | 170 | 1,86,937 |
| 2 | Anandapuram | 177 | 60,789 |
| 3 | Ananthagiri | 858 | 49,019 |
| 4 | Araku Valley | 264 | 56,674 |
| 5 | Atchutapuram | 111 | 66,577 |
| 6 | Bheemunipatnam | 96 | 1,16,349 |
| 7 | Butchayyapeta | 177 | 66,214 |
| 8 | Cheedikada | 117 | 46,643 |
| 9 | Chintapalle | 698 | 71,640 |
| 10 | Chodavaram | 119 | 88,493 |
| 11 | Devarapalle | 228 | 58,312 |
| 12 | Dumbriguda | 303 | 49,029 |
| 13 | G Madugula | 645 | 53,884 |
| 14 | Gajuwaka | 139 | 2,50,423 |
| 15 | Golugonda | 232 | 52,852 |
| 16 | Gudem Kotha Veedhi | 736 | 63,174 |
| 17 | Hukumpeta | 412 | 51,697 |
| 18 | K Kotapadu | 141 | 60,498 |
| 19 | Kasimkota | 158 | 67,262 |
| 20 | Kotauratla | 233 | 54,510 |
| 21 | Koyyuru | 1,051 | 50,639 |
| 22 | Madugula | 211 | 72,006 |
| 23 | Makavarapalem | 195 | 57,568 |
| 24 | Munagapaka | 80 | 55,520 |
| 25 | Munchingi Puttu | 490 | 47,418 |
| 26 | Nakkapalle | 204 | 81,079 |
| 27 | Narsipatnam | 103 | 91,612 |
| 28 | Nathavaram | 273 | 64,607 |
| 29 | Paderu | 328 | 58,983 |
| 30 | Padmanabham | 150 | 52,079 |
| 31 | Paravada | 130 | 78,165 |
| 32 | Payakaraopeta | 130 | 93,093 |
| 33 | Peda Bayalu | 503 | 51,890 |
| 34 | Pedagantyada | 53 | 95,291 |
| 35 | Pendurthi | 119 | 1,46,650 |
| 36 | Rambilli | 135 | 53,913 |
| 37 | Ravikamatham | 188 | 70,761 |
| 38 | Rolugunta | 123 | 48,388 |
| 39 | S Rayavaram | 147 | 74,101 |
| 40 | Sabbavaram | 186 | 67,334 |
| 41 | Visakhapatnam Rural | 127 | 2,60,192 |
| 42 | Visakhapatnam Urban | 112 | 9,77,771 |
| 43 | Yelamanchili | 129 | 70,553 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Koyyuru is the largest mandal in visakhapatnam district, covering an area of 1051.27 km², while Pedagantyada is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 52.50 km². Visakhapatnam (Urban) is the most populous, whereas Cheedikada is the least populous mandal in visakhapatnam district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Koyyuru | Visakhapatnam (Urban) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Pedagantyada | Pedagantyada |
Population of Visakhapatnam District
The population of Visakhapatnam offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Visakhapatnam, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,90,589 | 22,54,667 | 20,35,922 |
| Total Male Population | 21,38,910 | 11,13,234 | 10,25,676 |
| Total Female Population | 21,51,679 | 11,41,433 | 10,10,246 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,52,213 | 2,58,267 | 1,93,946 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,30,630 | 1,30,975 | 99,655 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,21,583 | 1,27,292 | 94,291 |
| Literate Population | 25,68,249 | 10,72,167 | 14,96,082 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,22,878 | 6,18,397 | 8,04,481 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,45,371 | 4,53,770 | 6,91,601 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,22,340 | 11,82,500 | 5,39,840 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,16,032 | 4,94,837 | 2,21,195 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,06,308 | 6,87,663 | 3,18,645 |
| Households | 10,97,042 | 5,79,417 | 5,17,625 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Visakhapatnam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Visakhapatnam district is 42,90,589, including 21,38,910 males and 21,51,679 females. In rural areas, it is 22,54,667, including 11,13,234 males and 11,41,433 females. In urban areas, it is 20,35,922, including 10,25,676 males and 10,10,246 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Visakhapatnam district is 4,52,213, including 2,30,630 boys and 2,21,583 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,58,267, including 1,30,975 boys and 1,27,292 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,93,946, including 99,655 boys and 94,291 girls.
- Literate population in Visakhapatnam district is around 25,68,249, including 14,22,878 males and 11,45,371 females. In rural areas, it is 10,72,167, including 6,18,397 males and 4,53,770 females. In urban areas, it is 14,96,082, including 8,04,481 males and 6,91,601 females.
- Illiterate population in Visakhapatnam district is about 17,22,340, including 7,16,032 males and 10,06,308 females. In rural areas, it is 11,82,500, including 4,94,837 males and 6,87,663 females. In urban areas, it is 5,39,840, including 2,21,195 males and 3,18,645 females.
- There are about 10,97,042 households in Visakhapatnam district, including 5,79,417 in rural areas and 5,17,625 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Visakhapatnam. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,29,486 | 1,51,980 | 1,77,506 |
| SC Male Population | 1,62,873 | 75,154 | 87,719 |
| SC Female Population | 1,66,613 | 76,826 | 89,787 |
| Total ST Population | 6,18,500 | 5,79,968 | 38,532 |
| ST Male Population | 3,02,905 | 2,82,244 | 20,661 |
| ST Female Population | 3,15,595 | 2,97,724 | 17,871 |
| Population Density | 384 / km² | 214 / km² | 3,221 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Visakhapatnam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Visakhapatnam district is approximately 3,29,486, including 1,62,873 males and 1,66,613 females. In rural areas, it is 1,51,980, including 75,154 males and 76,826 females. In urban areas, it is 1,77,506, including 87,719 males and 89,787 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Visakhapatnam district is about 6,18,500, including 3,02,905 males and 3,15,595 females. In rural areas, it is 5,79,968, including 2,82,244 males and 2,97,724 females. In urban areas, it is 38,532, including 20,661 males and 17,871 females.
- Overall population density of Visakhapatnam district is around 384 people per km². Rural areas have about 214 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,221 people per km².