Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. The total area of Vizianagaram district is 6,539 km², which includes 6,398.94 km² of rural area and 140.06 km² of urban area. There are about 1,452 villages in Vizianagaram district.
For administrative convenience, Vizianagaram district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 34 mandals in Vizianagaram district. Here is the list of all Vizianagaram Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Vizianagaram District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badangi | 126 | 49,384 |
| 2 | Balijipeta | 156 | 59,764 |
| 3 | Bhogapuram | 140 | 54,891 |
| 4 | Bobbili | 224 | 1,22,964 |
| 5 | Bondapalle | 160 | 51,146 |
| 6 | Cheepurupalle | 145 | 63,408 |
| 7 | Dattirajeru | 155 | 54,499 |
| 8 | Denkada | 134 | 54,382 |
| 9 | Gajapathinagaram | 134 | 57,529 |
| 10 | Gantyada | 169 | 65,579 |
| 11 | Garividi | 151 | 68,289 |
| 12 | Garugubilli | 132 | 46,773 |
| 13 | Gummalakshmipuram | 360 | 49,507 |
| 14 | Gurla | 185 | 64,695 |
| 15 | Jami | 172 | 58,066 |
| 16 | Jiyyammavalasa | 211 | 52,360 |
| 17 | Komarada | 322 | 51,993 |
| 18 | Kothavalasa | 185 | 68,579 |
| 19 | Kurupam | 356 | 48,402 |
| 20 | Lakkavarapukota | 121 | 53,039 |
| 21 | Makkuva | 170 | 50,506 |
| 22 | Mentada | 176 | 46,855 |
| 23 | Merakamudidam | 187 | 57,237 |
| 24 | Nellimarla | 166 | 77,031 |
| 25 | Pachipenta | 338 | 48,233 |
| 26 | Parvathipuram | 224 | 1,13,638 |
| 27 | Pusapatirega | 150 | 71,955 |
| 28 | Ramabhadrapuram | 156 | 50,464 |
| 29 | Salur | 485 | 1,05,389 |
| 30 | Seethanagaram | 160 | 58,182 |
| 31 | Srungavarapukota | 139 | 75,917 |
| 32 | Therlam | 170 | 59,688 |
| 33 | Vepada | 143 | 50,580 |
| 34 | Vizianagaram | 140 | 2,83,550 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Salur is the largest mandal in vizianagaram district, covering an area of 485.43 km², while Lakkavarapukota is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 120.95 km². Vizianagaram is the most populous, whereas Garugubilli is the least populous mandal in vizianagaram district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Salur | Vizianagaram |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lakkavarapukota | Lakkavarapukota |
Population of Vizianagaram District
The population of Vizianagaram offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Vizianagaram, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,44,474 | 18,53,563 | 4,90,911 |
| Total Male Population | 11,61,477 | 9,20,428 | 2,41,049 |
| Total Female Population | 11,82,997 | 9,33,135 | 2,49,862 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,41,657 | 1,94,859 | 46,798 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,23,300 | 99,319 | 23,981 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,18,357 | 95,540 | 22,817 |
| Literate Population | 12,38,388 | 8,91,838 | 3,46,550 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,07,503 | 5,23,316 | 1,84,187 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,30,885 | 3,68,522 | 1,62,363 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,06,086 | 9,61,725 | 1,44,361 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,53,974 | 3,97,112 | 56,862 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,52,112 | 5,64,613 | 87,499 |
| Households | 5,87,149 | 4,63,526 | 1,23,623 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Vizianagaram district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Vizianagaram district is 23,44,474, including 11,61,477 males and 11,82,997 females. In rural areas, it is 18,53,563, including 9,20,428 males and 9,33,135 females. In urban areas, it is 4,90,911, including 2,41,049 males and 2,49,862 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Vizianagaram district is 2,41,657, including 1,23,300 boys and 1,18,357 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,94,859, including 99,319 boys and 95,540 girls. In urban areas, it is 46,798, including 23,981 boys and 22,817 girls.
- Literate population in Vizianagaram district is around 12,38,388, including 7,07,503 males and 5,30,885 females. In rural areas, it is 8,91,838, including 5,23,316 males and 3,68,522 females. In urban areas, it is 3,46,550, including 1,84,187 males and 1,62,363 females.
- Illiterate population in Vizianagaram district is about 11,06,086, including 4,53,974 males and 6,52,112 females. In rural areas, it is 9,61,725, including 3,97,112 males and 5,64,613 females. In urban areas, it is 1,44,361, including 56,862 males and 87,499 females.
- There are about 5,87,149 households in Vizianagaram district, including 4,63,526 in rural areas and 1,23,623 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Vizianagaram. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,47,728 | 1,90,373 | 57,355 |
| SC Male Population | 1,21,493 | 93,902 | 27,591 |
| SC Female Population | 1,26,235 | 96,471 | 29,764 |
| Total ST Population | 2,35,556 | 2,26,130 | 9,426 |
| ST Male Population | 1,14,687 | 1,10,300 | 4,387 |
| ST Female Population | 1,20,869 | 1,15,830 | 5,039 |
| Population Density | 359 / km² | 290 / km² | 3,505 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Vizianagaram district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vizianagaram district is approximately 2,47,728, including 1,21,493 males and 1,26,235 females. In rural areas, it is 1,90,373, including 93,902 males and 96,471 females. In urban areas, it is 57,355, including 27,591 males and 29,764 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vizianagaram district is about 2,35,556, including 1,14,687 males and 1,20,869 females. In rural areas, it is 2,26,130, including 1,10,300 males and 1,15,830 females. In urban areas, it is 9,426, including 4,387 males and 5,039 females.
- Overall population density of Vizianagaram district is around 359 people per km². Rural areas have about 290 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,505 people per km².