Gurla
Gurla 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 information the sub-district code of Gurla Block (CD) is 04828. Total area of gurla mandal is 185 km². Gurla mandal has a population of 64,695 peoples. Gurla mandal has a population density of 350.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,571 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.63% population of gurla mandal is literate, out of which 52.02% males and 35.25% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gurla Mandal
Gurla Mandal has a total of 39 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 Gurla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapuram | Anandapuram | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 2 | Chinthalapeta | Chintalapeta | Vizianagaram (17 km) |
| 3 | Chinthapallipeta | Chintapallipeta | Vizianagaram (25 km) |
| 4 | Chodavaram | Atchutapuram | Vizianagaram (18 km) |
| 5 | Damarasingi | Damarasingi | Vizianagaram (23 km) |
| 6 | Devunikanapaka | Devunikanapaka | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 7 | Garida | Garida | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 8 | Garikavalasa | Garikivalasa | Vizianagaram (23 km) |
| 9 | Golagam | Tatipudi | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 10 | Gorlapeta Jagannadhapuram | Kella | Vizianagaram (16 km) |
| 11 | Goshada | Goshada | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 12 | Gudem | Gudem | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 13 | Gujjangivalasa | Gujjangivalasa | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 14 | Gurla | Gurla | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 15 | Jammu | Jammu | Vizianagaram (21 km) |
| 16 | Kalavacherla | Kalavacharla | Vizianagaram (18 km) |
| 17 | Kella | Kella | Vizianagaram (19 km) |
| 18 | Kondagandredu | Kondagandredu | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 19 | Kotagandredu | Kotagandredu | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 20 | Lavidam | Lavidam | Vizianagaram (32 km) |
| 21 | Manyapuripeta | Manyapuripeta | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 22 | Meesalapeta | Gujjangivalasa | Vizianagaram (16 km) |
| 23 | Nadupuru | Bhupalapuram | Vizianagaram (15 km) |
| 24 | Nagallavalasa | Nagallavalasa | Vizianagaram (19 km) |
| 25 | Nakkalapeta | Palavalasa | Vizianagaram (20 km) |
| 26 | Nallacheruvu | Palavalasa | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 27 | Pakeerukittali | Pakeerukittali | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 28 | Palavalasa | Palavalasa | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
| 29 | Palligantredu | Palligandredu | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 30 | Pedabantupalle | Pedabantupalli | Vizianagaram (32 km) |
| 31 | Penubharthi | Penubarti | Vizianagaram (23 km) |
| 32 | Polayavalasa | Polayavalasa | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 33 | Ragolu | Ragolu | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 34 | Sadanandapuram | Nagallavalasa | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 35 | Solipisomarajupeta | S S R Peta | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 36 | Thathavarikittali | Tatavarikittali | Vizianagaram (27 km) |
| 37 | Thatipudi | Tatipudi | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 38 | Thettangi | Tettangi | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 39 | Vallapuram | Vallapuram | Vizianagaram (22 km) |
Population of Gurla Mandal
The population profile of Gurla 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 Gurla's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,695 | 64,695 | N/A |
| Male Population | 32,341 | 32,341 | N/A |
| Female Population | 32,354 | 32,354 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,255 | 7,255 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,652 | 3,652 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,603 | 3,603 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 28,229 | 28,229 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 16,825 | 16,825 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,404 | 11,404 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 36,466 | 36,466 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,516 | 15,516 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,950 | 20,950 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,571 | 15,571 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gurla Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,869 | 5,869 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,927 | 2,927 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,942 | 2,942 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 758 | 758 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 351 | 351 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 407 | 407 | N/A |
| Population Density | 351 / km² | 351 / km² | N/A |