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, the sub-district code of Gurla Block (CD) is 04828. The total area of Gurla Mandal is 185 km². Gurla has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 64,695 people. Includes nearly 32,341 males and 32,354 females. Rural population is about 64,695 people.
- There are around 7,255 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,652 boys and 3,603 girls.
- Literate population is about 28,229 people. Non-literate population is around 36,466 people.
- There are nearly 15,571 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gurla 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 | 5,869 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gurla Mandal is approximately 5,869 people, including 2,927 males and 2,942 females. Around 5,869 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gurla Mandal is about 758 people, including 351 males and 407 females. Around 758 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 351 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 351 people per sq. km.