Mentada
Mentada 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 Mentada Block (CD) is 04824. The total area of Mentada Mandal is 176 km². Mentada has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mentada Mandal
Mentada Mandal has a total of 37 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 Mentada Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguru | Aguru | Vizianagaram (31 km) |
| 2 | Amarayavalasa | Amarayavalasa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 3 | Andra | Andra | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 4 | Badevalasa | Badevalasa | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 5 | Butchirajupeta | Butchirajupeta | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 6 | Challapeta | Challapeta | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 7 | Chinamedapalle | Kuntinivalasa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 8 | Chintalavalasa | Chintalavalasa | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 9 | Gajamguddivalasa | Kondalingalavalsa | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 10 | Gurlatammaraju Peta | Gurla | Vizianagaram (33 km) |
| 11 | Gurramma Valasa | Gurammavalasa | Vizianagaram (34 km) |
| 12 | Iddanavalasa | Iddanavalasa | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 13 | Ippalavalasa | Ippalavalasa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 14 | Jakkuva | Jakkuva | Vizianagaram (43 km) |
| 15 | Jayathi | Jayathi | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 16 | Khailam | Kailam | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 17 | Kompangi | Kompangi | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 18 | Kondalingalavalasa | Kondalingalavalsa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 19 | Kuneru | Kuneru | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 20 | Kuntinavalasa | Kuntinivalasa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 21 | Lothugedda | Lothugedda | Vizianagaram (37 km) |
| 22 | Meesalapeta | Meesalapeta | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 23 | Mentada | Kantubuktavalasa | Vizianagaram (30 km) |
| 24 | Mirthivalasa | Kuneru | Vizianagaram (46 km) |
| 25 | Nikkalavalasa | Andra | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 26 | Pedachamalapalle | Pedachamalapalli | Vizianagaram (38 km) |
| 27 | Pedamedapalle | Pedamedapalli | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 28 | Pittada | Pittada | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
| 29 | Poram | Poram | Vizianagaram (38 km) |
| 30 | Poramlova | Uddangi | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 31 | Puligummi | Uddangi | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 32 | Rabanda | Rabanda | Vizianagaram (28 km) |
| 33 | Seelavalasa | Kondalingalavalsa | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 34 | Thimuruvalasa | Kuneru | Vizianagaram (55 km) |
| 35 | Uddangi | Uddangi | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 36 | Vankasomidi | Pittada | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 37 | Vonija | Pittada | Vizianagaram (36 km) |
Population of Mentada Mandal
The population profile of Mentada 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 Mentada 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 | 46,855 | 46,855 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,234 | 23,234 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,621 | 23,621 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,816 | 4,816 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,453 | 2,453 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,363 | 2,363 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 19,323 | 19,323 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 11,681 | 11,681 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,642 | 7,642 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 27,532 | 27,532 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,553 | 11,553 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,979 | 15,979 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,856 | 11,856 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 46,855 people. Includes nearly 23,234 males and 23,621 females. Rural population is about 46,855 people.
- There are around 4,816 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,453 boys and 2,363 girls.
- Literate population is about 19,323 people. Non-literate population is around 27,532 people.
- There are nearly 11,856 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mentada 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 | 5,365 | 5,365 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,681 | 2,681 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,684 | 2,684 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,465 | 5,465 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,691 | 2,691 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,774 | 2,774 | N/A |
| Population Density | 267 / km² | 267 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mentada Mandal is approximately 5,365 people, including 2,681 males and 2,684 females. Around 5,365 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mentada Mandal is about 5,465 people, including 2,691 males and 2,774 females. Around 5,465 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 267 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 267 people per sq. km.