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 information the sub-district code of Golugonda Block (CD) is 04853. Total area of golugonda mandal is 232 km². Golugonda mandal has a population of 52,852 peoples. Golugonda mandal has a population density of 227.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,298 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 49.18% population of golugonda mandal is literate, out of which 57.13% males and 41.28% females are literate.
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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| 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 gives a clear view of the social makeup of Golugonda 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.
| 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 |