Golugonda
Golugonda 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 Golugonda Block (CD) is 04853. The total area of Golugonda Mandal is 232 km². Golugonda has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Golugonda Mandal
Golugonda Mandal has a total of 36 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 Golugonda Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agency Laxmipuram | Agency Laxmipuram | Visakhapatnam (80 km) |
| 2 | Ammapeta | Ammapeta | Tuni (65 km) |
| 3 | Cheedigummala | Cheedigummala | Tuni (58 km) |
| 4 | Cheedikada | Cheedikada | Visakhapatnam (114 km) |
| 5 | Chodyam | Chodyam | Visakhapatnam (120 km) |
| 6 | Darapalem | Patha Mallempeta | Visakhapatnam (130 km) |
| 7 | Gadampalem | Gadampalem | Tuni (53 km) |
| 8 | Golugonda | Golugonda | Visakhapatnam (116 km) |
| 9 | Gopalapatnam | Gadampalem | Golugonda |
| 10 | Gundupala | Gundupala | Tuni (40 km) |
| 11 | Jammadevipeta | Salika Mallavaram | Tuni (44 km) |
| 12 | Jammavaram | Kasimi | Tuni (36 km) |
| 13 | Karaka | Kotha Yellavaram | Tuni (59 km) |
| 14 | Kasimi | Kasimi | Tuni (35 km) |
| 15 | Komira | Komira | Tuni (44 km) |
| 16 | Konkasingi | Konkasingi | Visakhapatnam (85 km) |
| 17 | Kotha Yellavaram | Kotha Yellavaram | Tuni (56 km) |
| 18 | Kothamallempeta | Kothamallempeta | Visakhapatnam (118 km) |
| 19 | Kothapalem | Jogampeta | Visakhapatnam (100 km) |
| 20 | Krishnadevipeta | K D Peta | Visakhapatnam (114 km) |
| 21 | Kumarapuram | Cheedikada | Visakhapatnam (114 km) |
| 22 | Lingamdora Palem | Lingamdora Palem | Visakhapatnam (123 km) |
| 23 | Mungerlapalem | Yetigairampeta | Tuni (44 km) |
| 24 | Nagannadorapalem | Pappusettipalem | Visakhapatnam (116 km) |
| 25 | Nallanki | Puttadigowrampeta | Tuni (45 km) |
| 26 | Pakalapadu | Pakalapadu | Tuni (54 km) |
| 27 | Pallapu Nagannadora Palem | Puttadigowrampeta | Tuni (45 km) |
| 28 | Pappusettipalem | Pappusettipalem | Visakhapatnam (116 km) |
| 29 | Pathamallempeta | Patha Mallempeta | Visakhapatnam (120 km) |
| 30 | Pogachetlapalem | Salika Mallavaram | Tuni (45 km) |
| 31 | Polavaram | Cheedigummala | Tuni (55 km) |
| 32 | Seethakandi | Yetigairampeta | Tuni (44 km) |
| 33 | Thallacheedikada | Lingamdora Palem | Visakhapatnam (125 km) |
| 34 | Vadaparthi | Kasimi | Tuni (32 km) |
| 35 | Yarakampeta | Cheedigummala | Tuni (45 km) |
| 36 | Yarravaram | Cheedigummala | Visakhapatnam (74 km) |
Population of Golugonda Mandal
The population profile of Golugonda 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 Golugonda Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 52,852 people. Includes nearly 26,353 males and 26,499 females. Rural population is about 52,852 people.
- There are around 5,397 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,715 boys and 2,682 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,993 people. Non-literate population is around 26,859 people.
- There are nearly 14,298 households.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,852 | 52,852 | N/A |
| Male Population | 26,353 | 26,353 | N/A |
| Female Population | 26,499 | 26,499 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,397 | 5,397 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,715 | 2,715 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,682 | 2,682 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,993 | 25,993 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,055 | 15,055 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,938 | 10,938 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 26,859 | 26,859 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,298 | 11,298 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,561 | 15,561 | N/A |
| Total Households | 14,298 | 14,298 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Golugonda 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. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Golugonda Mandal is approximately 7,481 people, including 3,874 males and 3,607 females. Around 7,481 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Golugonda Mandal is about 5,791 people, including 2,906 males and 2,885 females. Around 5,791 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 227 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 227 people per sq. km.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,481 | 7,481 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,874 | 3,874 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,607 | 3,607 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,791 | 5,791 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,906 | 2,906 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,885 | 2,885 | N/A |
| Population Density | 227 / km² | 227 / km² | N/A |