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 information the sub-district code of Kothavalasa Block (CD) is 04834. Total area of kothavalasa mandal is 185 km² including 174.17 km² rural area and 10.55 km² urban area. Kothavalasa mandal has a population of 68,579 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,232 while rural population is 49,347. Kothavalasa has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females for every 1,000 males. Kothavalasa mandal has a population density of 371.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,472 houses in the sub-district, including 4,905 urban houses and 12,567 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.27% population of kothavalasa mandal is literate, out of which 68.55% males and 52.24% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kothavalasa 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 | 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 |