Merakamudidam
Merakamudidam 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 Merakamudidam Block (CD) is 04822. The total area of Merakamudidam Mandal is 187 km². Merakamudidam has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Merakamudidam Mandal
Merakamudidam Mandal has a total of 41 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 Merakamudidam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badam | Kondalaveru | Vizianagaram (48 km) |
| 2 | Bhagirathipuram Agraharam | Kondalaveru | Vizianagaram (48 km) |
| 3 | Bheemavaram | Bheemavaram | Bobbili (60 km) |
| 4 | Bhyripuram | Bhyripuram | Vizianagaram (51 km) |
| 5 | Billalavalasa | Billalavalasa | Bobbili (18 km) |
| 6 | Budarayavalasa | Budarayavalasa | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 7 | Chellapuram | Chellapuram | Vizianagaram (45 km) |
| 8 | Chinabantupalle | China Bantupalli | Vizianagaram (38 km) |
| 9 | Chinaravyam | Chellapuram | Vizianagaram (47 km) |
| 10 | Dasumanthapuram | Garugubilli | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 11 | Garbham | Garbham | Vizianagaram (45 km) |
| 12 | Garugubilli | Garugubilli | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 13 | Gathada Sriran Garaja Puram | Ramayyavalasa | Bobbili (25 km) |
| 14 | Gollalavalasa | Gollalavalasa | Bobbili (43 km) |
| 15 | Gopannavalasa | Somalingapuram | Vizianagaram (49 km) |
| 16 | Gottipalle | Gottipalli | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 17 | Ippalavalasa | Ippalavalasa | Vizianagaram (45 km) |
| 18 | Kondalaveru | Kondalaveru | Vizianagaram (47 km) |
| 19 | Korlam | Korlam | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 20 | Kothakarra | Korlam | Vizianagaram (41 km) |
| 21 | Kunchigumadam | Korlam | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 22 | Marrivalasa | Somalingapuram | Vizianagaram (49 km) |
| 23 | Merakamudidam | Merakamudidam | Bobbili (62 km) |
| 24 | Pedaravyam | Chellapuram | Vizianagaram (46 km) |
| 25 | Potteduvalasa | M Ravivalasa | Bobbili (37 km) |
| 26 | Puligummi | Puligummi | Bobbili (39 km) |
| 27 | Puthikavalasa | Garugubilli | Vizianagaram (43 km) |
| 28 | Rachagumadam | Rachagumadam | Bobbili (42 km) |
| 29 | Ramayavalasa | Ramayyavalasa | Vizianagaram (55 km) |
| 30 | Ravivalasa Mudidam | M Ravivalasa | Bobbili (35 km) |
| 31 | Sathamvalasa | Sathammavalasa | Vizianagaram (49 km) |
| 32 | Singavaram | China Bantupalli | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 33 | Siridevipuram | Gollalavalasa | Bobbili (43 km) |
| 34 | Sivvamdoravalasa | Gadila Marrivalasa | Vizianagaram (57 km) |
| 35 | Somalingapuram | Somalingapuram | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 36 | Syamayavalasa | Puligummi | Bobbili (34 km) |
| 37 | Uttaravilli | Uttaravalli | Bobbili (30 km) |
| 38 | Vasudevapuram | China Bantupalli | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 39 | Vishwanadha Puram | Chellapuram | Vizianagaram (46 km) |
| 40 | Vootapalle | Vootapalli | Bobbili (36 km) |
| 41 | Yadiki | Yadika | Bobbili (40 km) |
Population of Merakamudidam Mandal
The population profile of Merakamudidam 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 Merakamudidam 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 | 57,237 | 57,237 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,656 | 28,656 | N/A |
| Female Population | 28,581 | 28,581 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,099 | 6,099 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,104 | 3,104 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,995 | 2,995 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,719 | 25,719 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,409 | 15,409 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,310 | 10,310 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 31,518 | 31,518 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,247 | 13,247 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,271 | 18,271 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,788 | 13,788 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 57,237 people. Includes nearly 28,656 males and 28,581 females. Rural population is about 57,237 people.
- There are around 6,099 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,104 boys and 2,995 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,719 people. Non-literate population is around 31,518 people.
- There are nearly 13,788 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Merakamudidam 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 | 5,967 | 5,967 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,952 | 2,952 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,015 | 3,015 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,335 | 1,335 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 668 | 668 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 667 | 667 | N/A |
| Population Density | 306 / km² | 306 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Merakamudidam Mandal is approximately 5,967 people, including 2,952 males and 3,015 females. Around 5,967 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Merakamudidam Mandal is about 1,335 people, including 668 males and 667 females. Around 1,335 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 306 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 306 people per sq. km.