Anandapuram
Anandapuram 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 Anandapuram Block (CD) is 04863. The total area of Anandapuram Mandal is 177 km². Anandapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anandapuram Mandal
Anandapuram 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 Anandapuram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapuram | Anandapuram | Bheemunipatnam (12 km) |
| 2 | Bakurupalem | Pandalapaka | Bheemunipatnam (19 km) |
| 3 | Bheemannadorapalem | Bheemandorapalem | Bheemunipatnam (33 km) |
| 4 | Boni | Boni | Bheemunipatnam (20 km) |
| 5 | Chandaka | Chandaka | Bheemunipatnam (14 km) |
| 6 | Dabbanda | Mamidilova | Visakhapatnam (20 km) |
| 7 | Gambheeram | Gambheeram | Bheemunipatnam (10 km) |
| 8 | Gandigundam | Gandigundam | Bheemunipatnam (25 km) |
| 9 | Gangasani Agraharam | Ramavaram | Visakhapatnam (30 km) |
| 10 | Gidijala | Gidijala | Bheemunipatnam (22 km) |
| 11 | Gorinta | Kanamam | Bheemunipatnam (25 km) |
| 12 | Gottipalle | Gottipalle | Bheemunipatnam (15 km) |
| 13 | Gudilova | Palavalasa | Bheemunipatnam (20 km) |
| 14 | Jagannadhapuram | Chandaka | Bheemunipatnam (17 km) |
| 15 | Kanamam | Kanamam | Bheemunipatnam (35 km) |
| 16 | Kolavanipalem | Kolavanipalem | Bheemunipatnam (24 km) |
| 17 | Kusuluvada | Kusulavada | Bheemunipatnam (17 km) |
| 18 | Mamidilova | Mamidilova | Bheemunipatnam (25 km) |
| 19 | Mukundapuram | Mukundapuram | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 20 | Mutcherla | Mutcherla | Bheemunipatnam (36 km) |
| 21 | Narayana Gajapathirajupuram | Mamidilova | Bheemunipatnam (25 km) |
| 22 | Palavalasa | Palavalasa | Bheemunipatnam (14 km) |
| 23 | Pandalapaka | Pandalapaka | Bheemunipatnam (14 km) |
| 24 | Peddipalem | Peddipalem | Bheemunipatnam (6 km) |
| 25 | Pekeru | Pekeru | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 26 | Ramavaram | Ramavaram | Bheemunipatnam (25 km) |
| 27 | Sirlapalem | Sirlapalem | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 28 | Sontyam | Sontyam | Bheemunipatnam (20 km) |
| 29 | Tangudubilli | Mutcherla | Bheemunipatnam (28 km) |
| 30 | Tarluvada | Tarluvada | Bheemunipatnam (18 km) |
| 31 | Vellanki | Vellanki | Bheemunipatnam (8 km) |
| 32 | Vemulavalasa | N/A | Bheemunipatnam (10 km) |
Population of Anandapuram Mandal
The population profile of Anandapuram 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 Anandapuram 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 | 60,789 | 60,789 | N/A |
| Male Population | 30,739 | 30,739 | N/A |
| Female Population | 30,050 | 30,050 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,846 | 6,846 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,535 | 3,535 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,311 | 3,311 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 29,497 | 29,497 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,057 | 17,057 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 12,440 | 12,440 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 31,292 | 31,292 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,682 | 13,682 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,610 | 17,610 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,265 | 15,265 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 60,789 people. Includes nearly 30,739 males and 30,050 females. Rural population is about 60,789 people.
- There are around 6,846 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,535 boys and 3,311 girls.
- Literate population is about 29,497 people. Non-literate population is around 31,292 people.
- There are nearly 15,265 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Anandapuram 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 | 5,273 | 5,273 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,651 | 2,651 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,622 | 2,622 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,119 | 1,119 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 558 | 558 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 561 | 561 | N/A |
| Population Density | 343 / km² | 343 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anandapuram Mandal is approximately 5,273 people, including 2,651 males and 2,622 females. Around 5,273 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anandapuram Mandal is about 1,119 people, including 558 males and 561 females. Around 1,119 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 343 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 343 people per sq. km.