Vepada
Vepada 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 Vepada Block (CD) is 04832. The total area of Vepada Mandal is 143 km². Vepada has a sex ratio of approximately 1028 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vepada Mandal
Vepada 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 Vepada Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankajosyulapalem | Kr Peta | Vizianagaram (45 km) |
| 2 | Arigipalem | Arigipalem | Vizianagaram (49 km) |
| 3 | Athava | Athava | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 4 | Ballanki | Ballanki | Vizianagaram (60 km) |
| 5 | Ballanki Tuni K P Rajapuram | Ballanki | Vizianagaram (61 km) |
| 6 | Banadi | Banadhi | Vizianagaram (58 km) |
| 7 | Boddam | Boddam | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 8 | Chamaladivia Graharam | Veeluparthi | Vizianagaram (53 km) |
| 9 | Chamalapalle | Chamalapalli | Vizianagaram (49 km) |
| 10 | Chinagudipala | Chinagudipala | Vizianagaram (48 km) |
| 11 | Dabbirajupeta | Dabbirajupeta | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 12 | Gudivada | Akulaseethampeta | Vizianagaram (48 km) |
| 13 | Jakeru | Jakeru | Vizianagaram (12 km) |
| 14 | Jammadevipeta | Nkr Puram | Vizianagaram (54 km) |
| 15 | Karakavalasa | Karakavalasa | Vizianagaram (48 km) |
| 16 | Kondagangupudi | K G Pudi | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 17 | Krishnarayudupeta | Kr Peta | Vizianagaram (46 km) |
| 18 | Kummapalle | Kummapalli | Vizianagaram (45 km) |
| 19 | Marika | Karakavalasa | Vizianagaram (35 km) |
| 20 | Mukundapuram | Mukundapuram | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 21 | Mukundarajapuram | Ballanki | Vizianagaram (59 km) |
| 22 | Mycherlasingavaram | Banadhi | Vizianagaram (56 km) |
| 23 | Nallabilli Kasipathirajapuram | Nallabilli | Vizianagaram (58 km) |
| 24 | Neelakantarajapuram Agraharam | Nkr Puram | Vizianagaram (52 km) |
| 25 | Paturu | Paturu | Vizianagaram (43 km) |
| 26 | Pedadungada | Veeluparthi | Vizianagaram (46 km) |
| 27 | Pedagudipala | Nkr Puram | Vizianagaram (42 km) |
| 28 | Pedakrishnaraja Puram | Pkr Puram | Vizianagaram (12 km) |
| 29 | Ramaswamipeta | Ramaswamipeta | Vizianagaram (17 km) |
| 30 | Rayudupeta | Veeluparthi | Vizianagaram (47 km) |
| 31 | Singarai | Singarai | Vizianagaram (48 km) |
| 32 | Sompuram | Sompuram | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 33 | Srungavarapukota Seetharampuram | K G Pudi | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
| 34 | Vallampudi | Vallampudi | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 35 | Vavilapadu | Vavilapadu | Vizianagaram (60 km) |
| 36 | Veeluparthi | Veeluparthi | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 37 | Veldam | Veeluparthi | Vizianagaram (51 km) |
| 38 | Vepada | Vepada | Vizianagaram (50 km) |
| 39 | Vobulaiah Palem | Obulayyapalem | Vizianagaram (40 km) |
Population of Vepada Mandal
The population profile of Vepada 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 Vepada 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 | 50,580 | 50,580 | N/A |
| Male Population | 24,930 | 24,930 | N/A |
| Female Population | 25,650 | 25,650 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,882 | 4,882 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,519 | 2,519 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,363 | 2,363 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,738 | 25,738 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,989 | 14,989 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,749 | 10,749 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 24,842 | 24,842 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,941 | 9,941 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,901 | 14,901 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,720 | 12,720 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 50,580 people. Includes nearly 24,930 males and 25,650 females. Rural population is about 50,580 people.
- There are around 4,882 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,519 boys and 2,363 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,738 people. Non-literate population is around 24,842 people.
- There are nearly 12,720 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vepada 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 | 4,871 | 4,871 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,188 | 2,188 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,683 | 2,683 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,062 | 3,062 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,646 | 1,646 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,416 | 1,416 | N/A |
| Population Density | 355 / km² | 355 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vepada Mandal is approximately 4,871 people, including 2,188 males and 2,683 females. Around 4,871 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vepada Mandal is about 3,062 people, including 1,646 males and 1,416 females. Around 3,062 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 355 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 355 people per sq. km.