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 information the sub-district code of Dwarakatirumala Block (CD) is 04955. Total area of dwarakatirumala mandal is 247 km² including 245.25 km² rural area and 2.18 km² urban area. Dwarakatirumala mandal has a population of 68,989 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,543 while rural population is 63,446. Dwarakatirumala has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Dwarakatirumala mandal has a population density of 278.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,180 houses in the sub-district, including 1,353 urban houses and 17,827 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.41% population of dwarakatirumala mandal is literate, out of which 62.82% males and 59.97% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dwarakatirumala Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |