Achanta Mandal - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Achanta is an administrative mandal in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Achanta is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 68 km², including 67.83 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Achanta Mandal
Achanta Mandal has a total of 11 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achanta | Rural | Seshamma Cheruvu |
| 2 | Achanta Vemavaram | Rural | A Vemavaram |
| 3 | Bhimalapuram | Rural | Bimalapuram |
| 4 | Kadamanchili | Rural | Achanta |
| 5 | Kandaravalli | Rural | Kandharavalli |
| 6 | Karugorumilli | Rural | Karugoramilli |
| 7 | Kodamanchili | Rural | Kodamanchali |
| 8 | Koderu | Rural | Koderu |
| 9 | Pedamallam | Rural | Pedamallam |
| 10 | Penumanchili | Rural | Penumanchali |
| 11 | Valluru | Rural | Valluru |
Population of Achanta Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Achanta Mandal has a total population of 60,711 people, consisting of 30,614 males and 30,097 females. There are 17,477 households in the mandal with an average population density of 895 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,711 | 60,711 | 0 |
| Male Population | 30,614 | 30,614 | 0 |
| Female Population | 30,097 | 30,097 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,477 | 17,477 | 0 |
| Population Density | 895 / km² | 895 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 42,581 literate people and 5,665 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,159 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 374 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,665 | 5,665 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,581 | 42,581 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,130 | 18,130 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,159 | 16,159 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 374 | 374 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.