West Godavari
West Godavari is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. Total area of West Godavari is 7,742 km² including 7,586.61 km² rural area and 155.39 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, West Godavari has a population of 39,36,966 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,08,777 while rural population is 31,28,189. West Godavari has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 508.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,91,525 houses in the district, including 2,14,318 urban houses and 8,77,207 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 842 villages in west godavari district.
The West Godavari district is further divided in to Mandals / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Buttayagudem is the largest mandal in west godavari district covering area of 549.61 km² while Penugonda is the smallest mandal in west godavari district covering area of 67.72 km². Eluru is the most populous whereas Jeelugu Milli is the least populous mandal in west godavari district. There are 46 mandals in West Godavari district. Here is the list of all West Godavari Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in West Godavari District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achanta | 68 | 60,711 |
| 2 | Akividu | 120 | 73,889 |
| 3 | Attili | 85 | 68,881 |
| 4 | Bhimadole | 216 | 65,216 |
| 5 | Bhimavaram | 194 | 2,26,497 |
| 6 | Buttayagudem | 550 | 53,031 |
| 7 | Chagallu | 108 | 64,774 |
| 8 | Chintalapudi | 343 | 91,372 |
| 9 | Denduluru | 185 | 66,695 |
| 10 | Devarapalle | 218 | 77,971 |
| 11 | Dwarakatirumala | 247 | 68,989 |
| 12 | Eluru | 235 | 3,19,405 |
| 13 | Ganapavaram | 101 | 64,963 |
| 14 | Gopalapuram | 203 | 62,597 |
| 15 | Iragavaram | 80 | 65,831 |
| 16 | Jangareddigudem | 219 | 1,09,814 |
| 17 | Jeelugu Milli | 215 | 30,077 |
| 18 | Kalla | 158 | 68,118 |
| 19 | Kamavarapukota | 212 | 57,636 |
| 20 | Kovvur | 102 | 1,08,445 |
| 21 | Koyyalagudem | 181 | 75,694 |
| 22 | Lingapalem | 208 | 58,360 |
| 23 | Mogalthur | 140 | 72,255 |
| 24 | Nallajerla | 241 | 80,388 |
| 25 | Narasapuram | 158 | 1,38,741 |
| 26 | Nidadavole | 131 | 1,14,245 |
| 27 | Nidamarru | 116 | 47,623 |
| 28 | Palacoderu | 89 | 66,119 |
| 29 | Palacole | 86 | 1,29,717 |
| 30 | Pedapadu | 171 | 69,141 |
| 31 | Pedavegi | 260 | 88,834 |
| 32 | Pentapadu | 118 | 70,458 |
| 33 | Penugonda | 68 | 69,317 |
| 34 | Penumantra | 82 | 60,153 |
| 35 | Peravali | 79 | 70,194 |
| 36 | Poduru | 92 | 65,706 |
| 37 | Polavaram | 400 | 45,392 |
| 38 | T Narasapuram | 284 | 56,179 |
| 39 | Tadepalligudem | 217 | 1,92,162 |
| 40 | Tallapudi | 89 | 52,785 |
| 41 | Tanuku | 77 | 1,48,529 |
| 42 | Undi | 130 | 66,049 |
| 43 | Undrajavaram | 81 | 76,489 |
| 44 | Unguturu | 203 | 80,722 |
| 45 | Veeravasaram | 102 | 64,912 |
| 46 | Yelamanchili | 82 | 71,890 |
Population of West Godavari District
The population of West Godavari offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of West Godavari, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,36,966 | 31,28,189 | 8,08,777 |
| Total Male Population | 19,64,918 | 15,67,013 | 3,97,905 |
| Total Female Population | 19,72,048 | 15,61,176 | 4,10,872 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,82,887 | 3,09,636 | 73,251 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,94,960 | 1,57,580 | 37,380 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,87,927 | 1,52,056 | 35,871 |
| Literate Population | 26,52,389 | 20,35,630 | 6,16,759 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,79,223 | 10,63,675 | 3,15,548 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,73,166 | 9,71,955 | 3,01,211 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,84,577 | 10,92,559 | 1,92,018 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,85,695 | 5,03,338 | 82,357 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,98,882 | 5,89,221 | 1,09,661 |
| Households | 10,91,525 | 8,77,207 | 2,14,318 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West Godavari. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,11,698 | 7,10,703 | 1,00,995 |
| SC Male Population | 4,03,693 | 3,55,154 | 48,539 |
| SC Female Population | 4,08,005 | 3,55,549 | 52,456 |
| Total ST Population | 1,09,072 | 99,659 | 9,413 |
| ST Male Population | 53,367 | 48,661 | 4,706 |
| ST Female Population | 55,705 | 50,998 | 4,707 |
| Population Density | 509 / km² | 412 / km² | 5,205 / km² |