Bobbili
Bobbili is a Town and Mandal in Vizianagaram 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 Bobbili Block (CD) is 04816. The total area of Bobbili Mandal is 224 km², which includes 198.14 km² of rural area and 25.60 km² of urban area. Bobbili has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bobbili Mandal
Bobbili Mandal has a total of 40 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 Bobbili Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alajangi | Alajangi | Bobbili (8 km) |
| 2 | Bankuruvalasa | Paradhi | Salur (14 km) |
| 3 | Bhojarajapuram | Gorlasitarama Puram | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 4 | Bhubandavalasa | Kasimdora Valasa | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 5 | Burjavalasa Mettavalasa | M Boorjavalasa | Bobbili (5 km) |
| 6 | Chintada | Chintada | Bobbili (15 km) |
| 7 | Chitrakota Boddavalasa | Ch Boddavalasa | Bobbili (8 km) |
| 8 | Donguruvalasa | Kasimdora Valasa | Bobbili (8 km) |
| 9 | Gopalarayudupeta | Gopalarayudupeta | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 10 | Gorla Seetharampuram | Gorlasitarama Puram | Bobbili (5 km) |
| 11 | Gunnathotavalasa | M Boorjavalasa | Bobbili (1 km) |
| 12 | Jagannadhapuram Bobbili | Jagannadhapuram | Bobbili (3 km) |
| 13 | Kalavarai Agraharam | Kalavari | Bobbili (9 km) |
| 14 | Kammavalasa | Kammavalasa | Bobbili (13 km) |
| 15 | Karada | Karada | Bobbili (10 km) |
| 16 | Kasidoravalasa | Kasimdora Valasa | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 17 | Komatipalle Bobbili | Komatipalli | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 18 | Kondadevupalle | Kondadevupalli | Bobbili (13 km) |
| 19 | Krishnapuram | Krishnapuram | Bobbili (4 km) |
| 20 | Lingamvalasa | Kintalivanipeta | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 21 | Mettavalasa | Mettavalasa | Bobbili (3 km) |
| 22 | Muttavalasa | Kammavalasa | Bobbili (11 km) |
| 23 | Narayanappavalasa | Narayanappa Valasa | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 24 | Nimmalapadu | Ch Boddavalasa | Bobbili (12 km) |
| 25 | Pakki | Pakki | Bobbili (20 km) |
| 26 | Panukuvalasa Mettavalasa | M Boorjavalasa | Bobbili (5 km) |
| 27 | Paradhi | Paradhi | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 28 | Patha Bobbili | Dibbagudivalasa | Bobbili (3 km) |
| 29 | Penta | Kotha Penta | Bobbili (7 km) |
| 30 | Piridi | Piridi | Bobbili (8 km) |
| 31 | Rajupeta | Gopalarayudupeta | Bobbili (6 km) |
| 32 | Ramuduvalasa | Ramuduvalasa | Bobbili (18 km) |
| 33 | Rangarayapuram | Rangaraya Puram | Bobbili (5 km) |
| 34 | Seethayyapeta | Seethayyapeta | Bobbili (5 km) |
| 35 | Sivadavalasa | Sivadavalasa | Bobbili (14 km) |
| 36 | Vakadavalasa | Kalavari | Bobbili (11 km) |
| 37 | Velagavalasa Addumanda | A Velagalavalasa | Bobbili (9 km) |
| 38 | Venkatarayudu Peta | Seethayyapeta | Bobbili (4 km) |
| 39 | Vijayarampuram Mettavalasa | Mettavalasa | Bobbili (4 km) |
| 40 | Yembanavalasa | Piridi | Bobbili (8 km) |
Population of Bobbili Mandal
The population profile of Bobbili 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 Bobbili 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 | 1,22,964 | 66,145 | 56,819 |
| Male Population | 61,092 | 32,807 | 28,285 |
| Female Population | 61,872 | 33,338 | 28,534 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,367 | 6,674 | 5,693 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,383 | 3,435 | 2,948 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,984 | 3,239 | 2,745 |
| Literate Population | 70,768 | 31,575 | 39,193 |
| Literate Male Population | 40,248 | 19,030 | 21,218 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,520 | 12,545 | 17,975 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,196 | 34,570 | 17,626 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,844 | 13,777 | 7,067 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,352 | 20,793 | 10,559 |
| Total Households | 31,566 | 16,982 | 14,584 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bobbili Mandal is around 1,22,964 people. This includes 61,092 males and 61,872 females. Rural population is about 66,145 (32,807 males and 33,338 females), while urban population is nearly 56,819 (28,285 males and 28,534 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,367 of the population, with 6,383 boys and 5,984 girls. Rural areas have 6,674 children, and urban areas have about 5,693 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 70,768 literate people in Bobbili Mandal, including 40,248 literate males and 30,520 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,575 individuals and urban literacy covers around 39,193 people.
- About 52,196 people in Bobbili Mandal are not literate, including 20,844 males and 31,352 females. Rural areas include 34,570 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,626 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 31,566 households, with 16,982 in villages and 14,584 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bobbili 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 | 14,502 | 8,811 | 5,691 |
| SC Male Population | 7,206 | 4,373 | 2,833 |
| SC Female Population | 7,296 | 4,438 | 2,858 |
| Total ST Population | 3,914 | 2,839 | 1,075 |
| ST Male Population | 1,915 | 1,390 | 525 |
| ST Female Population | 1,999 | 1,449 | 550 |
| Population Density | 550 / km² | 334 / km² | 2,219 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bobbili Mandal is approximately 14,502 people, including 7,206 males and 7,296 females. Around 8,811 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,691 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bobbili Mandal is about 3,914 people, including 1,915 males and 1,999 females. Around 2,839 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,075 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 550 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 334 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,219 people per sq. km.