Anakapalle
Anakapalle is a Town and Mandal in Visakhapatnam 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 Anakapalle Block (CD) is 04871. The total area of Anakapalle Mandal is 170 km², which includes 139.45 km² of rural area and 30.17 km² of urban area. Anakapalle has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anakapalle Mandal
Anakapalle Mandal has a total of 32 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 Anakapalle Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allikhanudupalem | Vooderu | Anakapalle (12 km) |
| 2 | Bhatlapudi | Bhatlapudi | Anakapalle (5 km) |
| 3 | Bowluvada | Bowluvada | Anakapalle |
| 4 | Chintanippula Agraharam | Ch N Agraharam | Anakapalle (8 km) |
| 5 | Golagam | Golagam | Anakapalle (8 km) |
| 6 | Gopalapuram | Gopalapuram | Anakapalle (9 km) |
| 7 | Jagannadhapuram | Mettapalem | Anakapalle (12 km) |
| 8 | Koduru | Koduru | Anakapalle (10 km) |
| 9 | Kondupalem | Kondupalem | Anakapalle (16 km) |
| 10 | Koppaka | N/A | Anakapalle (4 km) |
| 11 | Kunchangi | Kunchangi | Anakapalle (11 km) |
| 12 | Kundram | Kundram | Anakapalle (10 km) |
| 13 | Makavaram | Makavaram | Anakapalle (10 km) |
| 14 | Mamidipalem | Mamidipalem | Anakapalle (12 km) |
| 15 | Maredupudi | Akkireddipalem | Anakapalle (9 km) |
| 16 | Maredupudi Agraharam | Maredupudi | Anakapalle (10 km) |
| 17 | Marturu | Marturu | Anakapalle (8 km) |
| 18 | Mettapalem | Mettapalem | Anakapalle (14 km) |
| 19 | Papayya Palem | Papayyapalem | Anakapalle (15 km) |
| 20 | Papayya Santha Palem | P S Palem | Anakapalle (15 km) |
| 21 | Pisinikada | Pisinikada | Anakapalle (4 km) |
| 22 | Rajupalem | N/A | Anakapalle (6 km) |
| 23 | Rebaka | Rebaka | Anakapalle (4 km) |
| 24 | Sampathipuram | Sampathipuram | Anakapalle (7 km) |
| 25 | Sankaram | Sankaram | Anakapalle (3 km) |
| 26 | Seethanagaram | Seethanagaram | Anakapalle (8 km) |
| 27 | Tagarampudi | Tagarampudi | Anakapalle (10 km) |
| 28 | Thummapala | Kothuru | Anakapalle (3 km) |
| 29 | Valluru | N/A | Anakapalle (8 km) |
| 30 | Venkupalem | Sampathipuram | Anakapalle (9 km) |
| 31 | Vetajangalapalem | V J Palem | Anakapalle (7 km) |
| 32 | Vooderu | Dibbapalem | Anakapalle (12 km) |
Population of Anakapalle Mandal
The population profile of Anakapalle 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 Anakapalle 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 | 1,86,937 | 95,417 | 91,520 |
| Male Population | 92,727 | 47,200 | 45,527 |
| Female Population | 94,210 | 48,217 | 45,993 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,636 | 10,302 | 8,334 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,609 | 5,272 | 4,337 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,027 | 5,030 | 3,997 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,742 | 54,113 | 66,629 |
| Literate Male Population | 66,474 | 30,553 | 35,921 |
| Literate Female Population | 54,268 | 23,560 | 30,708 |
| Illiterate Population | 66,195 | 41,304 | 24,891 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,253 | 16,647 | 9,606 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,942 | 24,657 | 15,285 |
| Total Households | 48,903 | 24,871 | 24,032 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Anakapalle Mandal is around 1,86,937 people. This includes 92,727 males and 94,210 females. Rural population is about 95,417 (47,200 males and 48,217 females), while urban population is nearly 91,520 (45,527 males and 45,993 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,636 of the population, with 9,609 boys and 9,027 girls. Rural areas have 10,302 children, and urban areas have about 8,334 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,20,742 literate people in Anakapalle Mandal, including 66,474 literate males and 54,268 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 54,113 individuals and urban literacy covers around 66,629 people.
- About 66,195 people in Anakapalle Mandal are not literate, including 26,253 males and 39,942 females. Rural areas include 41,304 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 24,891 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 48,903 households, with 24,871 in villages and 24,032 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Anakapalle 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 | 11,696 | 5,548 | 6,148 |
| SC Male Population | 5,690 | 2,717 | 2,973 |
| SC Female Population | 6,006 | 2,831 | 3,175 |
| Total ST Population | 1,759 | 1,244 | 515 |
| ST Male Population | 900 | 596 | 304 |
| ST Female Population | 859 | 648 | 211 |
| Population Density | 1,102 / km² | 684 / km² | 3,033 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anakapalle Mandal is approximately 11,696 people, including 5,690 males and 6,006 females. Around 5,548 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,148 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anakapalle Mandal is about 1,759 people, including 900 males and 859 females. Around 1,244 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 515 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,102 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 684 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,033 people per sq. km.