Kothavalasa
Kothavalasa 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 Kothavalasa Block (CD) is 04834. The total area of Kothavalasa Mandal is 185 km², which includes 174.17 km² of rural area and 10.55 km² of urban area. Kothavalasa has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothavalasa Mandal
Kothavalasa 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 Kothavalasa Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardhannapalem | Kottavalasa | Visakhapatnam (29 km) |
| 2 | Balighattam | Kottavalasa | Visakhapatnam (29 km) |
| 3 | Cheedivalasa | Cheedivalasa | Visakhapatnam (37 km) |
| 4 | Cheepuruvalasa | Kottavalasa | Visakhapatnam (35 km) |
| 5 | Chinaraopalle | Chinaraopalli | Vizianagaram (26 km) |
| 6 | Chinnipalem | Chinnipalem | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 7 | Chintalapalem | Chintalapalem | Visakhapatnam (21 km) |
| 8 | Dathi | Appannapalem | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 9 | Denderu | Denderu | Visakhapatnam (20 km) |
| 10 | Devada | Devada | Visakhapatnam (34 km) |
| 11 | Ganisettipalem | Ganisettypalem | Visakhapatnam (33 km) |
| 12 | Gulivindada | Gulivindala | Visakhapatnam (22 km) |
| 13 | Kantakapalle | Kantakapalli | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 14 | Katakapalle | Katakapalli | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 15 | Kothavalasa | Kottavalasa | Kothavalasa |
| 16 | Mindivalasa Ramachandrapuram | Kottavalasa | Visakhapatnam (32 km) |
| 17 | Musiram | Musiram | Visakhapatnam (36 km) |
| 18 | Narapam | Veerabhadrapuram | Visakhapatnam (32 km) |
| 19 | Nimmalapalem | Nimmalapalem | Visakhapatnam (33 km) |
| 20 | Pedaraopalle | Katakapalli | Vizianagaram (29 km) |
| 21 | Ramalingapuram | Ramalingapuram | Visakhapatnam (37 km) |
| 22 | Rayapurajupeta | Nimmalapalem | Visakhapatnam (31 km) |
| 23 | Relli | Appannadorapalem | Visakhapatnam (34 km) |
| 24 | Santhapalem | Santapalem | Visakhapatnam (25 km) |
| 25 | Sundarayyapeta | Cheedivalasa | Visakhapatnam (39 km) |
| 26 | Tummikapalle | Tummikapalli | Kothavalasa |
| 27 | Uttarapalle | Uttarapalli | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 28 | Veerabhadra Puram | Gollalapalem | Visakhapatnam (34 km) |
Population of Kothavalasa Mandal
The population profile of Kothavalasa 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 Kothavalasa 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 | 68,579 | 49,347 | 19,232 |
| Male Population | 33,776 | 24,300 | 9,476 |
| Female Population | 34,803 | 25,047 | 9,756 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,868 | 5,010 | 1,858 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,503 | 2,564 | 939 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,365 | 2,446 | 919 |
| Literate Population | 41,334 | 27,585 | 13,749 |
| Literate Male Population | 23,152 | 15,737 | 7,415 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,182 | 11,848 | 6,334 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,245 | 21,762 | 5,483 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,624 | 8,563 | 2,061 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,621 | 13,199 | 3,422 |
| Total Households | 17,472 | 12,567 | 4,905 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kothavalasa Mandal is around 68,579 people. This includes 33,776 males and 34,803 females. Rural population is about 49,347 (24,300 males and 25,047 females), while urban population is nearly 19,232 (9,476 males and 9,756 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,868 of the population, with 3,503 boys and 3,365 girls. Rural areas have 5,010 children, and urban areas have about 1,858 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 41,334 literate people in Kothavalasa Mandal, including 23,152 literate males and 18,182 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,585 individuals and urban literacy covers around 13,749 people.
- About 27,245 people in Kothavalasa Mandal are not literate, including 10,624 males and 16,621 females. Rural areas include 21,762 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,483 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 17,472 households, with 12,567 in villages and 4,905 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kothavalasa 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 | 6,609 | 4,653 | 1,956 |
| SC Male Population | 3,025 | 2,070 | 955 |
| SC Female Population | 3,584 | 2,583 | 1,001 |
| Total ST Population | 1,732 | 1,550 | 182 |
| ST Male Population | 776 | 700 | 76 |
| ST Female Population | 956 | 850 | 106 |
| Population Density | 371 / km² | 283 / km² | 1,823 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kothavalasa Mandal is approximately 6,609 people, including 3,025 males and 3,584 females. Around 4,653 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,956 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kothavalasa Mandal is about 1,732 people, including 776 males and 956 females. Around 1,550 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 182 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 371 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 283 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,823 people per sq. km.