Payakaraopeta
Payakaraopeta 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 Payakaraopeta Block (CD) is 04881. The total area of Payakaraopeta Mandal is 130 km², which includes 127.90 km² of rural area and 2.59 km² of urban area. Payakaraopeta has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Payakaraopeta Mandal
Payakaraopeta 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 Payakaraopeta Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aratla Kota | Aratlakota | Tuni (4 km) |
| 2 | Edatam | Edatam | Tuni (8 km) |
| 3 | Gopalapatnam | Gopalapatnam | Tuni (10 km) |
| 4 | Guntapalle | Guntapalli | Tuni (7 km) |
| 5 | Kandipudi | Kandipudi | Tuni (10 km) |
| 6 | Kesavaram | Kesavaram | Tuni (11 km) |
| 7 | Kumarapuram | Kumarapuram | Tuni (12 km) |
| 8 | Mangavaram | Mangavaram | Tuni (5 km) |
| 9 | Masahebpeta | Masahebpeta | Tuni (7 km) |
| 10 | Namavaram | Namavaram | Tuni (5 km) |
| 11 | Padalavani Laxmipuram | Padalavani Laxmipuram | Tuni (3 km) |
| 12 | Palteru | Palteru | Tuni (5 km) |
| 13 | Payakaraopeta | Payakaraopeta | Payakaraopeta |
| 14 | Pedaramabhadrapuram | Kothuru | Tuni (3 km) |
| 15 | Pentakota | Pentakota | Tuni (13 km) |
| 16 | Rajavaram | Rajavaram | Tuni (11 km) |
| 17 | S Narasapuram | S Narasapuram | Tuni (7 km) |
| 18 | Satyavaram | Satyavaram | Tuni (5 km) |
| 19 | Srirampuram | Srirampuram | Tuni (6 km) |
Population of Payakaraopeta Mandal
The population profile of Payakaraopeta 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 Payakaraopeta 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 | 93,093 | 66,092 | 27,001 |
| Male Population | 46,825 | 33,573 | 13,252 |
| Female Population | 46,268 | 32,519 | 13,749 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,069 | 7,205 | 2,864 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,117 | 3,669 | 1,448 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,952 | 3,536 | 1,416 |
| Literate Population | 52,452 | 33,913 | 18,539 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,111 | 18,430 | 9,681 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,341 | 15,483 | 8,858 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,641 | 32,179 | 8,462 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,714 | 15,143 | 3,571 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,927 | 17,036 | 4,891 |
| Total Households | 23,883 | 16,985 | 6,898 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Payakaraopeta Mandal is around 93,093 people. This includes 46,825 males and 46,268 females. Rural population is about 66,092 (33,573 males and 32,519 females), while urban population is nearly 27,001 (13,252 males and 13,749 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,069 of the population, with 5,117 boys and 4,952 girls. Rural areas have 7,205 children, and urban areas have about 2,864 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 52,452 literate people in Payakaraopeta Mandal, including 28,111 literate males and 24,341 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 33,913 individuals and urban literacy covers around 18,539 people.
- About 40,641 people in Payakaraopeta Mandal are not literate, including 18,714 males and 21,927 females. Rural areas include 32,179 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,462 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 23,883 households, with 16,985 in villages and 6,898 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Payakaraopeta 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 | 17,038 | 10,461 | 6,577 |
| SC Male Population | 8,347 | 5,211 | 3,136 |
| SC Female Population | 8,691 | 5,250 | 3,441 |
| Total ST Population | 350 | 76 | 274 |
| ST Male Population | 156 | 46 | 110 |
| ST Female Population | 194 | 30 | 164 |
| Population Density | 713 / km² | 517 / km² | 10,425 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Payakaraopeta Mandal is approximately 17,038 people, including 8,347 males and 8,691 females. Around 10,461 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,577 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Payakaraopeta Mandal is about 350 people, including 156 males and 194 females. Around 76 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 274 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 713 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 517 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 10,425 people per sq. km.