Gajapathinagaram
Gajapathinagaram 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 Gajapathinagaram Block (CD) is 04825. The total area of Gajapathinagaram Mandal is 134 km², which includes 132.76 km² of rural area and 1.04 km² of urban area. Gajapathinagaram has a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gajapathinagaram Mandal
Gajapathinagaram Mandal has a total of 35 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 Gajapathinagaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangarammapeta | Bangarampeta | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 2 | Bhagiradhapuram | Ramannapeta | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 3 | Bhudevipeta | Bhudevipeta | Vizianagaram (27 km) |
| 4 | Chittayyavalasa | Kothabaggam | Vizianagaram (27 km) |
| 5 | Davalapeta | Davalapeta | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 6 | Dola Palem | Kalamrajupeta | Vizianagaram (23 km) |
| 7 | Gajapathinagaram | Gajapatinagaram | Gajapathinagaram |
| 8 | Gangachollapenta | Gangacholapenta | Vizianagaram (24 km) |
| 9 | Gudivada | Gudivada | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 10 | Jinnam | Zinnam | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 11 | Kalamrajupeta | Kalamrajupeta | Vizianagaram (25 km) |
| 12 | Kenguva | Kenguva | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 13 | Konisa | Konisa | Vizianagaram (25 km) |
| 14 | Kothabaggam | Kothabaggam | Vizianagaram (26 km) |
| 15 | Lingalavalasa | Lingalavalasa | Vizianagaram (24 km) |
| 16 | Logisa | Logisa | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 17 | M Kothavalasa | M Kothavalasa | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 18 | M Venkatapuram | Gajapatinagaram | Vizianagaram (21 km) |
| 19 | Madhupada | Madhupada | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 20 | Marupalle | Marupally | Vizianagaram (26 km) |
| 21 | Mulakalagumadam | M Gumadam | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 22 | Mutcherla | Mutcherla | Vizianagaram (33 km) |
| 23 | Narayana Gajapathi Rajapuram | Gajapatinagaram | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 24 | Pathabaggam | Pathabaggam | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 25 | Patruvada | Gangacholapenta | Vizianagaram (26 km) |
| 26 | Pidiseela | Pidiseela | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 27 | Puritipenta | Puritipenta | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 28 | Ramannapeta | Ramannapeta | Vizianagaram (32 km) |
| 29 | Rangupuram | M Kothavalasa | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 30 | Salipeta | Salipeta | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 31 | Seetharamapuram | Seetharampuram | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 32 | Sriranga Rajapuram | Srirangarajupuram | Vizianagaram (25 km) |
| 33 | T K Seetharama Puram | Ramannapeta | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 34 | Thummikapalle | Thummikapalli | Vizianagaram (27 km) |
| 35 | Vemali | Vemali | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
Population of Gajapathinagaram Mandal
The population profile of Gajapathinagaram 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 Gajapathinagaram 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 | 57,529 | 51,842 | 5,687 |
| Male Population | 28,450 | 25,603 | 2,847 |
| Female Population | 29,079 | 26,239 | 2,840 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,143 | 5,628 | 515 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,190 | 2,911 | 279 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,953 | 2,717 | 236 |
| Literate Population | 27,653 | 23,858 | 3,795 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,849 | 13,770 | 2,079 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,804 | 10,088 | 1,716 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,876 | 27,984 | 1,892 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,601 | 11,833 | 768 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,275 | 16,151 | 1,124 |
| Total Households | 14,358 | 12,919 | 1,439 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gajapathinagaram Mandal is around 57,529 people. This includes 28,450 males and 29,079 females. Rural population is about 51,842 (25,603 males and 26,239 females), while urban population is nearly 5,687 (2,847 males and 2,840 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,143 of the population, with 3,190 boys and 2,953 girls. Rural areas have 5,628 children, and urban areas have about 515 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 27,653 literate people in Gajapathinagaram Mandal, including 15,849 literate males and 11,804 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,858 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,795 people.
- About 29,876 people in Gajapathinagaram Mandal are not literate, including 12,601 males and 17,275 females. Rural areas include 27,984 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,892 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,358 households, with 12,919 in villages and 1,439 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gajapathinagaram 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 | 5,477 | 4,690 | 787 |
| SC Male Population | 2,690 | 2,314 | 376 |
| SC Female Population | 2,787 | 2,376 | 411 |
| Total ST Population | 781 | 748 | 33 |
| ST Male Population | 377 | 369 | 8 |
| ST Female Population | 404 | 379 | 25 |
| Population Density | 430 / km² | 391 / km² | 5,468 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gajapathinagaram Mandal is approximately 5,477 people, including 2,690 males and 2,787 females. Around 4,690 people live in rural parts. Nearly 787 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gajapathinagaram Mandal is about 781 people, including 377 males and 404 females. Around 748 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 33 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 430 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 391 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,468 people per sq. km.