Bhimavaram
Bhimavaram 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 Bhimavaram Block (CD) is 04984. The total area of Bhimavaram Mandal is 194 km², which includes 168.35 km² of rural area and 26.14 km² of urban area. Bhimavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhimavaram Mandal
Bhimavaram Mandal has a total of 14 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 Bhimavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anakoderu | Anakoderu | Bhimavaram (8 km) |
| 2 | Annavaram | Annavaram | Bhimavaram (3 km) |
| 3 | Bethapudi | Bethapudi | Bhimavaram (7 km) |
| 4 | Chinamiram | Chinamiram | Bhimavaram (4 km) |
| 5 | Dirusumarru | Dirusumarru | Bhimavaram (8 km) |
| 6 | Komarada | Komarada | Bhimavaram (4 km) |
| 7 | Kovvada | Annavaram | Bhimavaram (3 km) |
| 8 | Losarigutlapadu | Deyyalatippa | Bhimavaram (8 km) |
| 9 | Narasimhapuram | Narasimhapuram | Bhimavaram (3 km) |
| 10 | Rayalam | Rayalam | Bhimavaram (2 km) |
| 11 | Taderu | Taderu | Bhimavaram (5 km) |
| 12 | Tundurru | Jonnalagaruvu | Bhimavaram (10 km) |
| 13 | Vempa | Komatitippa North | Bhimavaram (15 km) |
| 14 | Yenamadurru | Yenamadurru | Bhimavaram (2 km) |
Population of Bhimavaram Mandal
The population profile of Bhimavaram 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 Bhimavaram 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 | 2,26,497 | 79,536 | 1,46,961 |
| Male Population | 1,12,283 | 39,842 | 72,441 |
| Female Population | 1,14,214 | 39,694 | 74,520 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,991 | 7,854 | 13,137 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,596 | 3,928 | 6,668 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,395 | 3,926 | 6,469 |
| Literate Population | 1,63,561 | 52,205 | 1,11,356 |
| Literate Male Population | 84,573 | 27,557 | 57,016 |
| Literate Female Population | 78,988 | 24,648 | 54,340 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,936 | 27,331 | 35,605 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 27,710 | 12,285 | 15,425 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 35,226 | 15,046 | 20,180 |
| Total Households | 61,920 | 22,746 | 39,174 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bhimavaram Mandal is around 2,26,497 people. This includes 1,12,283 males and 1,14,214 females. Rural population is about 79,536 (39,842 males and 39,694 females), while urban population is nearly 1,46,961 (72,441 males and 74,520 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,991 of the population, with 10,596 boys and 10,395 girls. Rural areas have 7,854 children, and urban areas have about 13,137 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,63,561 literate people in Bhimavaram Mandal, including 84,573 literate males and 78,988 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 52,205 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,11,356 people.
- About 62,936 people in Bhimavaram Mandal are not literate, including 27,710 males and 35,226 females. Rural areas include 27,331 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 35,605 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 61,920 households, with 22,746 in villages and 39,174 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhimavaram 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 | 23,397 | 8,639 | 14,758 |
| SC Male Population | 11,356 | 4,252 | 7,104 |
| SC Female Population | 12,041 | 4,387 | 7,654 |
| Total ST Population | 2,022 | 483 | 1,539 |
| ST Male Population | 1,003 | 235 | 768 |
| ST Female Population | 1,019 | 248 | 771 |
| Population Density | 1,165 / km² | 472 / km² | 5,622 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhimavaram Mandal is approximately 23,397 people, including 11,356 males and 12,041 females. Around 8,639 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,758 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhimavaram Mandal is about 2,022 people, including 1,003 males and 1,019 females. Around 483 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,539 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,165 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 472 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,622 people per sq. km.