Achanta

Achanta is a Town and Mandal in West Godavari 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 Achanta Block (CD) is 04981. The total area of Achanta Mandal is 68 km². Achanta has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Achanta Mandal

Achanta Mandal has a total of 10 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 Achanta Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Achanta Achanta Palacole (16 km)
2Achanta Vemavaram A Vemavaram Palacole (12 km)
3Bhimalapuram Ayodyalanka Palacole (20 km)
4Kandaravalli Kandharavalli Palacole (21 km)
5Karugorumilli Karugoramilli Palacole (19 km)
6Kodamanchili Kodamanchali Palacole (20 km)
7Koderu Koderu Palacole (22 km)
8Pedamallam Pedamallam Palacole (26 km)
9Penumanchili Penumanchali Palacole (16 km)
10Valluru Valluru Palacole (18 km)

Population of Achanta Mandal

The population profile of Achanta 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 Achanta 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 60,711 60,711 N/A
Male Population 30,614 30,614 N/A
Female Population 30,097 30,097 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,665 5,665 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,829 2,829 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,836 2,836 N/A
Literate Population 42,581 42,581 N/A
Literate Male Population 22,697 22,697 N/A
Literate Female Population 19,884 19,884 N/A
Illiterate Population 18,130 18,130 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 7,917 7,917 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 10,213 10,213 N/A
Total Households 17,477 17,477 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 60,711 people. Includes nearly 30,614 males and 30,097 females. Rural population is about 60,711 people.
  • There are around 5,665 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,829 boys and 2,836 girls.
  • Literate population is about 42,581 people. Non-literate population is around 18,130 people.
  • There are nearly 17,477 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Achanta 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 16,159 16,159 N/A
SC Male Population 8,213 8,213 N/A
SC Female Population 7,946 7,946 N/A
Total ST Population 374 374 N/A
ST Male Population 189 189 N/A
ST Female Population 185 185 N/A
Population Density 895 / km² 895 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Achanta Mandal is approximately 16,159 people, including 8,213 males and 7,946 females. Around 16,159 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Achanta Mandal is about 374 people, including 189 males and 185 females. Around 374 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 895 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 895 people per sq. km.