Araku Valley

Araku Valley 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 information the sub-district code of Araku Valley Block (CD) is 04844. Total area of araku valley mandal is 264 km² including 262.44 km² rural area and 1.62 km² urban area. Araku Valley mandal has a population of 56,674 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,714 while rural population is 49,960. Araku Valley has a sex ratio of approximately 1061 females for every 1,000 males. Araku Valley mandal has a population density of 214.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,407 houses in the sub-district, including 1,433 urban houses and 10,974 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 46.64% population of araku valley mandal is literate, out of which 56.58% males and 37.28% females are literate.

List of Villages in Araku Valley Mandal

Araku Valley Mandal has a total of 156 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 Araku Valley Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Araku Valley Mandal

The population profile of Araku Valley 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 Araku Valley's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Araku Valley Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.