Paravada
Paravada 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 Paravada Block (CD) is 04870. The total area of Paravada Mandal is 130 km², which includes 103.68 km² of rural area and 26.00 km² of urban area. Paravada has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paravada Mandal
Paravada Mandal has a total of 19 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 Paravada Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharinikam | Bharinikam | Anakapalle (9 km) |
| 2 | Cheepurupalle | Cheepurupalle West | Anakapalle (22 km) |
| 3 | Donkada | N/A | Paravada |
| 4 | Edulapaka Bonangi | Edulapaka Bonangi | Anakapalle (17 km) |
| 5 | Jagannadhapuram Agraharam | N/A | Anakapalle |
| 6 | Kalapaka | Kalapaka | Anakapalle (18 km) |
| 7 | Kannuru | Kannuru | Anakapalle (7 km) |
| 8 | Lemarthi Agraharam | N/A | Anakapalle |
| 9 | Paravada | Paravada | Anakapalle (14 km) |
| 10 | Payakarao Bonangi | Payakarao Bonangi | Anakapalle (20 km) |
| 11 | Pedamadaka | N/A | Anakapalle |
| 12 | Pedamusidivada | Pedamusidivada | Anakapalle (10 km) |
| 13 | Pentaseema Bonangi | Payakarao Bonangi | Anakapalle (20 km) |
| 14 | Pinamadaka | N/A | Paravada |
| 15 | Ponnuruagraharam | N/A | Anakapalle |
| 16 | Ravada | Ravada | Anakapalle (13 km) |
| 17 | Swayambuvaram | Kalapaka | Anakapalle (16 km) |
| 18 | Thadi | N/A | Anakapalle (8 km) |
| 19 | Thanam | Thanam | Anakapalle (9 km) |
Population of Paravada Mandal
The population profile of Paravada 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 Paravada 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 | 78,165 | 52,605 | 25,560 |
| Male Population | 39,430 | 26,422 | 13,008 |
| Female Population | 38,735 | 26,183 | 12,552 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,654 | 5,553 | 2,101 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,000 | 2,878 | 1,122 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,654 | 2,675 | 979 |
| Literate Population | 50,425 | 31,451 | 18,974 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,892 | 17,622 | 10,270 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,533 | 13,829 | 8,704 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,740 | 21,154 | 6,586 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,538 | 8,800 | 2,738 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,202 | 12,354 | 3,848 |
| Total Households | 19,684 | 13,289 | 6,395 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Paravada Mandal is around 78,165 people. This includes 39,430 males and 38,735 females. Rural population is about 52,605 (26,422 males and 26,183 females), while urban population is nearly 25,560 (13,008 males and 12,552 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,654 of the population, with 4,000 boys and 3,654 girls. Rural areas have 5,553 children, and urban areas have about 2,101 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 50,425 literate people in Paravada Mandal, including 27,892 literate males and 22,533 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,451 individuals and urban literacy covers around 18,974 people.
- About 27,740 people in Paravada Mandal are not literate, including 11,538 males and 16,202 females. Rural areas include 21,154 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,586 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,684 households, with 13,289 in villages and 6,395 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paravada 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 | 4,315 | 2,297 | 2,018 |
| SC Male Population | 2,161 | 1,160 | 1,001 |
| SC Female Population | 2,154 | 1,137 | 1,017 |
| Total ST Population | 604 | 205 | 399 |
| ST Male Population | 303 | 105 | 198 |
| ST Female Population | 301 | 100 | 201 |
| Population Density | 603 / km² | 507 / km² | 983 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paravada Mandal is approximately 4,315 people, including 2,161 males and 2,154 females. Around 2,297 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,018 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paravada Mandal is about 604 people, including 303 males and 301 females. Around 205 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 399 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 603 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 507 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 983 people per sq. km.