Denkada
Denkada 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 Denkada Block (CD) is 04839. The total area of Denkada Mandal is 134 km², which includes 130.35 km² of rural area and 3.59 km² of urban area. Denkada has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Denkada Mandal
Denkada Mandal has a total of 28 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 Denkada Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkivaram | Akkivaram | Vizianagaram (24 km) |
| 2 | Amakam | Amakam | Vizianagaram (12 km) |
| 3 | Bangarrajupeta | Bangarrajupeta | Vizianagaram (24 km) |
| 4 | Bantupalle | Bantupalli | Vizianagaram (23 km) |
| 5 | Bellam | Amakam | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 6 | Boddavalasa | Boddavalasa | Vizianagaram (9 km) |
| 7 | Chintalavalasa | N/A | Denkada |
| 8 | Chittigunkalam | Amakam | Vizianagaram (13 km) |
| 9 | Chollangipeta | Chollangipeta | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 10 | D Tallavalasa | D Tallavalasa | Vizianagaram (17 km) |
| 11 | Denkada | Denkada | Vizianagaram (8 km) |
| 12 | Devunikollam | D Kollam | Vizianagaram (10 km) |
| 13 | Dwarapureddi Palem | Chollangipeta | Vizianagaram (15 km) |
| 14 | Gantlam | Gantlam | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 15 | Golagam | Golagam | Vizianagaram (15 km) |
| 16 | Gunupuru | Chintalavalasa | Vizianagaram (7 km) |
| 17 | Jonnada | Akulapeta | Vizianagaram (13 km) |
| 18 | Modavalasa | Modavalasa | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 19 | Mopada | Kondarajupeta | Vizianagaram (21 km) |
| 20 | Munginapalle | Chollangipeta | Vizianagaram (10 km) |
| 21 | Nathavalasa | Natavalasa | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 22 | Pedada | Pedada | Vizianagaram (25 km) |
| 23 | Pedatadivada | Pedatadivada | Vizianagaram (3 km) |
| 24 | Pinatadivada | Pinatadivada | Vizianagaram (7 km) |
| 25 | Raghumanda | Raghumanda | Vizianagaram (8 km) |
| 26 | Rajula Tammapuram | Pedada | Vizianagaram (15 km) |
| 27 | Singavaram | Singavaram | Vizianagaram (13 km) |
| 28 | Vedullavalasa | Vedullavalasa | Vizianagaram (12 km) |
Population of Denkada Mandal
The population profile of Denkada 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 Denkada 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 | 54,382 | 48,461 | 5,921 |
| Male Population | 27,211 | 24,231 | 2,980 |
| Female Population | 27,171 | 24,230 | 2,941 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,259 | 5,428 | 831 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,187 | 2,762 | 425 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,072 | 2,666 | 406 |
| Literate Population | 26,963 | 23,311 | 3,652 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,265 | 13,282 | 1,983 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,698 | 10,029 | 1,669 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,419 | 25,150 | 2,269 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,946 | 10,949 | 997 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,473 | 14,201 | 1,272 |
| Total Households | 13,975 | 12,468 | 1,507 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Denkada Mandal is around 54,382 people. This includes 27,211 males and 27,171 females. Rural population is about 48,461 (24,231 males and 24,230 females), while urban population is nearly 5,921 (2,980 males and 2,941 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,259 of the population, with 3,187 boys and 3,072 girls. Rural areas have 5,428 children, and urban areas have about 831 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 26,963 literate people in Denkada Mandal, including 15,265 literate males and 11,698 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,311 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,652 people.
- About 27,419 people in Denkada Mandal are not literate, including 11,946 males and 15,473 females. Rural areas include 25,150 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,269 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,975 households, with 12,468 in villages and 1,507 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Denkada 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 | 5,317 | 4,668 | 649 |
| SC Male Population | 2,691 | 2,360 | 331 |
| SC Female Population | 2,626 | 2,308 | 318 |
| Total ST Population | 428 | 119 | 309 |
| ST Male Population | 193 | 54 | 139 |
| ST Female Population | 235 | 65 | 170 |
| Population Density | 406 / km² | 372 / km² | 1,649 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Denkada Mandal is approximately 5,317 people, including 2,691 males and 2,626 females. Around 4,668 people live in rural parts. Nearly 649 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Denkada Mandal is about 428 people, including 193 males and 235 females. Around 119 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 309 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 406 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 372 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,649 people per sq. km.