Dwarakatirumala
Dwarakatirumala 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 Dwarakatirumala Block (CD) is 04955. The total area of Dwarakatirumala Mandal is 247 km², which includes 245.25 km² of rural area and 2.18 km² of urban area. Dwarakatirumala has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dwarakatirumala Mandal
Dwarakatirumala Mandal has a total of 33 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 Dwarakatirumala Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelikanivanipothepalle | Ch Pothapalli | Eluru (55 km) |
| 2 | Dadavalli | P Kannapuram | Eluru (34 km) |
| 3 | Dorasanipadu | Dorasanipadu | Eluru (40 km) |
| 4 | Dwarakatirumala | Dwaraka Tirumala | Dwarakatirumala |
| 5 | G Kothapalle | G Kothapalli | Eluru (47 km) |
| 6 | Gollavadi Kunta Khandrika | Narayanapuram | Eluru (32 km) |
| 7 | Gopikunta Khandrika | Narayanapuram | Eluru (35 km) |
| 8 | Gundugolanukunta | Gundugolanukunta | Eluru (47 km) |
| 9 | Gunnampalle | Gunnampalle | Eluru (36 km) |
| 10 | Havelilingapalem | Vempadu | Eluru (42 km) |
| 11 | I S Jagannadhapuram | I S Raghavapuram | Tadepallegudem (35 km) |
| 12 | I S Raghavapuram | I S Raghavapuram | Eluru (40 km) |
| 13 | Jajulakunta | Jajulakunta | Eluru (46 km) |
| 14 | Kodigudem | Kodigudem | Eluru (54 km) |
| 15 | Kommara | Komara | Eluru (45 km) |
| 16 | Kommugudem | Dwaraka Tirumala | Eluru (42 km) |
| 17 | Krishnapuram | Pangidigudem | Eluru (32 km) |
| 18 | Lingaraopalem | Thimmapuram | Eluru (38 km) |
| 19 | M Nagulapalle | M Nagulapalli | Eluru (20 km) |
| 20 | Malasanikunta | Jajulakunta | Eluru (45 km) |
| 21 | Malleswaram | Dorasanipadu | Eluru (40 km) |
| 22 | Narayanapuram | Narayanapuram | Eluru (28 km) |
| 23 | P Kannapuram | P Kannapuram | Eluru (32 km) |
| 24 | Pangidigudem | Pangidigudem | Eluru (32 km) |
| 25 | Rallakunta | Rallakunta | Eluru (49 km) |
| 26 | Ramannagudem | Ramannagudem | Eluru (35 km) |
| 27 | Sarabhapuram | P Kannapuram | Eluru (29 km) |
| 28 | Sathenagudem | Rallakunta | Eluru (42 km) |
| 29 | Sattala | P Kannapuram | Eluru (38 km) |
| 30 | Thimmapuram | Thimmapuram | Eluru (40 km) |
| 31 | Tirumalampalem | Thirumalampalem | Eluru (35 km) |
| 32 | Vempadu | Vempadu | Eluru (35 km) |
| 33 | Venkatakrishnapuram | Venkata Krishnapuram | Eluru (35 km) |
Population of Dwarakatirumala Mandal
The population profile of Dwarakatirumala 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 Dwarakatirumala 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 | 68,989 | 63,446 | 5,543 |
| Male Population | 34,797 | 32,305 | 2,492 |
| Female Population | 34,192 | 31,141 | 3,051 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,260 | 6,758 | 502 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,642 | 3,376 | 266 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,618 | 3,382 | 236 |
| Literate Population | 42,364 | 38,306 | 4,058 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,860 | 20,023 | 1,837 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,504 | 18,283 | 2,221 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,625 | 25,140 | 1,485 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,937 | 12,282 | 655 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,688 | 12,858 | 830 |
| Total Households | 19,180 | 17,827 | 1,353 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dwarakatirumala Mandal is around 68,989 people. This includes 34,797 males and 34,192 females. Rural population is about 63,446 (32,305 males and 31,141 females), while urban population is nearly 5,543 (2,492 males and 3,051 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,260 of the population, with 3,642 boys and 3,618 girls. Rural areas have 6,758 children, and urban areas have about 502 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 42,364 literate people in Dwarakatirumala Mandal, including 21,860 literate males and 20,504 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,306 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,058 people.
- About 26,625 people in Dwarakatirumala Mandal are not literate, including 12,937 males and 13,688 females. Rural areas include 25,140 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,485 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,180 households, with 17,827 in villages and 1,353 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dwarakatirumala 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 | 24,820 | 23,550 | 1,270 |
| SC Male Population | 12,319 | 11,981 | 338 |
| SC Female Population | 12,501 | 11,569 | 932 |
| Total ST Population | 950 | 720 | 230 |
| ST Male Population | 481 | 377 | 104 |
| ST Female Population | 469 | 343 | 126 |
| Population Density | 279 / km² | 259 / km² | 2,543 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dwarakatirumala Mandal is approximately 24,820 people, including 12,319 males and 12,501 females. Around 23,550 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,270 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dwarakatirumala Mandal is about 950 people, including 481 males and 469 females. Around 720 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 230 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 279 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 259 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,543 people per sq. km.