Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram Block (CD) is 04836. The total area of Vizianagaram Mandal is 140 km², which includes 100.90 km² of rural area and 39.45 km² of urban area. Vizianagaram has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vizianagaram Mandal
Vizianagaram Mandal has a total of 18 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 Vizianagaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheluvuru | Chelluru | Vizianagaram (6 km) |
| 2 | Dharmapuri | N/A | Vizianagaram (3 km) |
| 3 | Duppada | Duppada | Vizianagaram (3 km) |
| 4 | Dwarapudi | Dwarapudi | Vizianagaram (4 km) |
| 5 | Gunkalam | Gunkalam | Vizianagaram (7 km) |
| 6 | Hajisahebpeta | N/A | Vizianagaram (4 km) |
| 7 | Jagannadhapuram Jonnavalasa | Jonnavalasa | Vizianagaram (10 km) |
| 8 | Jammu Narayana Puram | Narayanapuram | Vizianagaram (2 km) |
| 9 | Jammunarayanapuram | Narayanapuram | Vizianagaram (2 km) |
| 10 | Kanapaka | N/A | Vizianagaram |
| 11 | Kondakarakam | Kondakarakam | Vizianagaram (6 km) |
| 12 | Korukonda | Korukonda | Vizianagaram (11 km) |
| 13 | Malicherla | Biyyalapeta | Vizianagaram |
| 14 | Pinavemali | Pinvemali | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 15 | Rakodu | Rakodu | Vizianagaram (14 km) |
| 16 | Sarika | Gollalapeta | Vizianagaram (7 km) |
| 17 | Siriyalapeta | Jonnavalasa | Vizianagaram (12 km) |
| 18 | Venugopalapuram | Kondakarakam | Vizianagaram (4 km) |
Population of Vizianagaram Mandal
The population profile of Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram 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 | 2,83,550 | 43,641 | 2,39,909 |
| Male Population | 1,39,900 | 22,105 | 1,17,795 |
| Female Population | 1,43,650 | 21,536 | 1,22,114 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,307 | 4,685 | 22,622 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,008 | 2,426 | 11,582 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,299 | 2,259 | 11,040 |
| Literate Population | 1,98,365 | 23,191 | 1,75,174 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,05,513 | 13,580 | 91,933 |
| Literate Female Population | 92,852 | 9,611 | 83,241 |
| Illiterate Population | 85,185 | 20,450 | 64,735 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 34,387 | 8,525 | 25,862 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 50,798 | 11,925 | 38,873 |
| Total Households | 71,570 | 10,809 | 60,761 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vizianagaram Mandal is around 2,83,550 people. This includes 1,39,900 males and 1,43,650 females. Rural population is about 43,641 (22,105 males and 21,536 females), while urban population is nearly 2,39,909 (1,17,795 males and 1,22,114 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 27,307 of the population, with 14,008 boys and 13,299 girls. Rural areas have 4,685 children, and urban areas have about 22,622 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,98,365 literate people in Vizianagaram Mandal, including 1,05,513 literate males and 92,852 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,191 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,75,174 people.
- About 85,185 people in Vizianagaram Mandal are not literate, including 34,387 males and 50,798 females. Rural areas include 20,450 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 64,735 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 71,570 households, with 10,809 in villages and 60,761 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vizianagaram 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 | 30,624 | 3,176 | 27,448 |
| SC Male Population | 15,001 | 1,625 | 13,376 |
| SC Female Population | 15,623 | 1,551 | 14,072 |
| Total ST Population | 3,499 | 734 | 2,765 |
| ST Male Population | 1,601 | 387 | 1,214 |
| ST Female Population | 1,898 | 347 | 1,551 |
| Population Density | 2,020 / km² | 433 / km² | 6,081 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vizianagaram Mandal is approximately 30,624 people, including 15,001 males and 15,623 females. Around 3,176 people live in rural parts. Nearly 27,448 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vizianagaram Mandal is about 3,499 people, including 1,601 males and 1,898 females. Around 734 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,765 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,020 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 433 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,081 people per sq. km.