Garividi
Garividi 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 Garividi Block (CD) is 04826. The total area of Garividi Mandal is 151 km², which includes 143.15 km² of rural area and 7.72 km² of urban area. Garividi has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Garividi Mandal
Garividi 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 Garividi Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appannavalasa | Mandiravalasa | Vizianagaram (38 km) |
| 2 | Arthamuru | Arthamuru | Vizianagaram (37 km) |
| 3 | Avagudem | Vedullavalasa | Vizianagaram (45 km) |
| 4 | Baguvalasa | Yenuguvalasa | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 5 | Bondapalle | Bondapalli | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 6 | Burravarigollala Palem | Kondasambham | Vizianagaram (33 km) |
| 7 | Chandapuram | Regati Agraharam | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 8 | Chukkavalasa | Chukkavalasa | Vizianagaram (39 km) |
| 9 | Devada | Devada | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 10 | Dummeda | Dummeda | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 11 | Gadabavalasa | Gadabavalasa | Vizianagaram (39 km) |
| 12 | Gaddapuvalasa | Geddapuvalsa | Vizianagaram (25 km) |
| 13 | Gotnandi | Gotnandi | Vizianagaram (43 km) |
| 14 | Itamvalasa | Gadabavalasa | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 15 | Jagannadhapuram | Regati Agraharam | Vizianagaram (34 km) |
| 16 | K Palavalasa | K Palavalasa | Vizianagaram (38 km) |
| 17 | Kapusambham | Kapusambham | Vizianagaram (34 km) |
| 18 | Konda Lakshmipuram | K L Puram | Vizianagaram (27 km) |
| 19 | Kondadadi | Kondadadi | Vizianagaram (41 km) |
| 20 | Kondasambham | Kondasambham | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 21 | Konuru | Koduru | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 22 | Kumaram | Kumaram | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 23 | Mandiravalasa | Mandiravalasa | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 24 | Mokhasaduggi Valasa | M Duggivalasa | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 25 | Neeladripuram Surammapeta | Regati Agraharam | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 26 | Regatiagraharam | Regati Agraharam | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 27 | Seripeta | Seripeta | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 28 | Sivaram | Sivaram | Vizianagaram (27 km) |
| 29 | Sriramnagar | N/A | Garividi |
| 30 | Thatiguda | Tatigudaa | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 31 | Thondrangi | Thondrangi | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 32 | Vedullavalasa | Vedullavalasa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 33 | Venkupatrunirega | V P Rega | Vizianagaram (32 km) |
| 34 | Vijayarampuram Kumaram | V P Rega | Vizianagaram (33 km) |
| 35 | Yenuguvalasa | Yenuguvalasa | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
Population of Garividi Mandal
The population profile of Garividi 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 Garividi 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 | 68,289 | 49,396 | 18,893 |
| Male Population | 34,217 | 24,860 | 9,357 |
| Female Population | 34,072 | 24,536 | 9,536 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,099 | 5,494 | 1,605 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,659 | 2,849 | 810 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,440 | 2,645 | 795 |
| Literate Population | 34,462 | 21,839 | 12,623 |
| Literate Male Population | 19,932 | 12,979 | 6,953 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,530 | 8,860 | 5,670 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,827 | 27,557 | 6,270 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,285 | 11,881 | 2,404 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,542 | 15,676 | 3,866 |
| Total Households | 16,838 | 11,953 | 4,885 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Garividi Mandal is around 68,289 people. This includes 34,217 males and 34,072 females. Rural population is about 49,396 (24,860 males and 24,536 females), while urban population is nearly 18,893 (9,357 males and 9,536 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,099 of the population, with 3,659 boys and 3,440 girls. Rural areas have 5,494 children, and urban areas have about 1,605 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,462 literate people in Garividi Mandal, including 19,932 literate males and 14,530 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 21,839 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,623 people.
- About 33,827 people in Garividi Mandal are not literate, including 14,285 males and 19,542 females. Rural areas include 27,557 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,270 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,838 households, with 11,953 in villages and 4,885 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Garividi 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 | 6,523 | 4,812 | 1,711 |
| SC Male Population | 3,258 | 2,430 | 828 |
| SC Female Population | 3,265 | 2,382 | 883 |
| Total ST Population | 1,005 | 652 | 353 |
| ST Male Population | 492 | 320 | 172 |
| ST Female Population | 513 | 332 | 181 |
| Population Density | 453 / km² | 345 / km² | 2,447 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Garividi Mandal is approximately 6,523 people, including 3,258 males and 3,265 females. Around 4,812 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,711 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Garividi Mandal is about 1,005 people, including 492 males and 513 females. Around 652 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 353 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 453 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 345 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,447 people per sq. km.