Chodavaram
Chodavaram 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 Chodavaram Block (CD) is 04872. The total area of Chodavaram Mandal is 119 km², which includes 102.16 km² of rural area and 16.88 km² of urban area. Chodavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chodavaram Mandal
Chodavaram Mandal has a total of 31 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 Chodavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adduru | Adduru | Anakapalle (18 km) |
| 2 | Amberupuram | Amberupuram | Anakapalle (14 km) |
| 3 | Ankupalem | Ankupalem | Anakapalle (21 km) |
| 4 | Annavaram | Chodavaram | Anakapalle (20 km) |
| 5 | Bennavolu | Bennavolu | Anakapalle (24 km) |
| 6 | Bhogapuram | Bhogapuram | Anakapalle (20 km) |
| 7 | Chakipalle | Chakipalle | Anakapalle (26 km) |
| 8 | Chodavaram | Chodavaram | Chodavaram |
| 9 | Damunapalle | Damunapalle | Anakapalle (23 km) |
| 10 | Duddupalem | Duddupalem | Anakapalle (16 km) |
| 11 | Gajapathinagaram | Gajapathinagaram | Anakapalle (15 km) |
| 12 | Gandhavaram | Gandhavaram | Anakapalle (9 km) |
| 13 | Gavaravaram | Gavaravaram | Anakapalle (27 km) |
| 14 | Govada | Govada | Anakapalle (14 km) |
| 15 | Gowripatnam | Gowripatnam | Anakapalle (21 km) |
| 16 | Jannavaram | Jannavaram | Anakapalle (25 km) |
| 17 | Juttada | Juttada | Anakapalle (17 km) |
| 18 | Khandipalle | Khandipalle | Anakapalle (21 km) |
| 19 | Lakkavaram | Lakkavaram | Anakapalle (23 km) |
| 20 | Laxmipuram | Laxmipuram | Anakapalle (21 km) |
| 21 | M Kothapalle | Gandhavaram | Anakapalle (12 km) |
| 22 | Muddurthi | Muddurthi | Anakapalle (13 km) |
| 23 | Mycherlapalem | Mycherlapalem | Anakapalle (24 km) |
| 24 | Narasayyapeta | Narasayyapeta | Anakapalle (21 km) |
| 25 | Pakirsahebpeta | Chodavaram | Anakapalle (20 km) |
| 26 | Rayapurajupeta | Narsapuram | Anakapalle |
| 27 | Seemunapalle | Seemunapalle | Anakapalle (12 km) |
| 28 | Sreerampatnam | Sreerampatnam | Anakapalle (22 km) |
| 29 | Thimmannapalem | Thimmannapalem | Anakapalle (18 km) |
| 30 | Venkannapalem | Venkannapalem | Anakapalle (12 km) |
| 31 | Venkayyagaripeta | Chodavaram | Anakapalle (20 km) |
Population of Chodavaram Mandal
The population profile of Chodavaram 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 Chodavaram 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 | 88,493 | 68,242 | 20,251 |
| Male Population | 43,659 | 33,791 | 9,868 |
| Female Population | 44,834 | 34,451 | 10,383 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,440 | 7,405 | 2,035 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,909 | 3,866 | 1,043 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,531 | 3,539 | 992 |
| Literate Population | 50,903 | 36,788 | 14,115 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,740 | 21,319 | 7,421 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,163 | 15,469 | 6,694 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,590 | 31,454 | 6,136 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,919 | 12,472 | 2,447 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,671 | 18,982 | 3,689 |
| Total Households | 23,574 | 18,148 | 5,426 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chodavaram Mandal is around 88,493 people. This includes 43,659 males and 44,834 females. Rural population is about 68,242 (33,791 males and 34,451 females), while urban population is nearly 20,251 (9,868 males and 10,383 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,440 of the population, with 4,909 boys and 4,531 girls. Rural areas have 7,405 children, and urban areas have about 2,035 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 50,903 literate people in Chodavaram Mandal, including 28,740 literate males and 22,163 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 36,788 individuals and urban literacy covers around 14,115 people.
- About 37,590 people in Chodavaram Mandal are not literate, including 14,919 males and 22,671 females. Rural areas include 31,454 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,136 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 23,574 households, with 18,148 in villages and 5,426 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chodavaram 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 | 7,432 | 6,208 | 1,224 |
| SC Male Population | 3,628 | 3,062 | 566 |
| SC Female Population | 3,804 | 3,146 | 658 |
| Total ST Population | 520 | 247 | 273 |
| ST Male Population | 229 | 119 | 110 |
| ST Female Population | 291 | 128 | 163 |
| Population Density | 743 / km² | 668 / km² | 1,200 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chodavaram Mandal is approximately 7,432 people, including 3,628 males and 3,804 females. Around 6,208 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,224 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chodavaram Mandal is about 520 people, including 229 males and 291 females. Around 247 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 273 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 743 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 668 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,200 people per sq. km.