Eluru
Eluru 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 Eluru Block (CD) is 04966. The total area of Eluru Mandal is 235 km², which includes 210.82 km² of rural area and 23.85 km² of urban area. Eluru has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Eluru Mandal
Eluru Mandal has a total of 22 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 Eluru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chataparru | Chataparru | Eluru (3 km) |
| 2 | Chodimella | Chodimella | Eluru (5 km) |
| 3 | Eluru | Venkatapuram | Eluru (3 km) |
| 4 | Gavaravaram | Sanivarapupeta | Eluru |
| 5 | Gudivakalanka | Gudivakalanka | Eluru (15 km) |
| 6 | Jalipudi | Jalipudi | Eluru (6 km) |
| 7 | Kalakurru | Kalakurru | Eluru (11 km) |
| 8 | Katlampudi | Katlampudi | Eluru (5 km) |
| 9 | Kokkirailanka | Kokkirailanka | Eluru (18 km) |
| 10 | Komadavole | Komadavole | Eluru (3 km) |
| 11 | Komadavolu | Komadavole | Eluru (3 km) |
| 12 | Komatilanka | Komatilanka | Eluru (35 km) |
| 13 | Madepalle | Madepalli | Eluru (4 km) |
| 14 | Malkapuram | Malkapuram | Eluru (4 km) |
| 15 | Manuru | Sreeparru | Eluru (9 km) |
| 16 | Ponangi | Ponangi | Eluru (5 km) |
| 17 | Prathikollanka | Prathikollalanka | Eluru (20 km) |
| 18 | Pydichintapadu | Pydichintapadu | Eluru (20 km) |
| 19 | Sanivarapupeta | Sanivarapupeta | Eluru |
| 20 | Satrampadu | Satrampadu | Eluru |
| 21 | Sreeparru | Sreeparru | Eluru (7 km) |
| 22 | Tangellamudi | Sanivarapupeta | Eluru |
Population of Eluru Mandal
The population profile of Eluru 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 Eluru 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 | 3,19,405 | 68,571 | 2,50,834 |
| Male Population | 1,57,783 | 33,998 | 1,23,785 |
| Female Population | 1,61,622 | 34,573 | 1,27,049 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,992 | 7,454 | 22,538 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,295 | 3,748 | 11,547 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,697 | 3,706 | 10,991 |
| Literate Population | 2,36,156 | 44,526 | 1,91,630 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,22,104 | 23,255 | 98,849 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,14,052 | 21,271 | 92,781 |
| Illiterate Population | 83,249 | 24,045 | 59,204 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 35,679 | 10,743 | 24,936 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 47,570 | 13,302 | 34,268 |
| Total Households | 82,609 | 18,668 | 63,941 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Eluru Mandal is around 3,19,405 people. This includes 1,57,783 males and 1,61,622 females. Rural population is about 68,571 (33,998 males and 34,573 females), while urban population is nearly 2,50,834 (1,23,785 males and 1,27,049 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 29,992 of the population, with 15,295 boys and 14,697 girls. Rural areas have 7,454 children, and urban areas have about 22,538 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,36,156 literate people in Eluru Mandal, including 1,22,104 literate males and 1,14,052 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 44,526 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,91,630 people.
- About 83,249 people in Eluru Mandal are not literate, including 35,679 males and 47,570 females. Rural areas include 24,045 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 59,204 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 82,609 households, with 18,668 in villages and 63,941 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Eluru 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 | 44,153 | 14,672 | 29,481 |
| SC Male Population | 21,541 | 7,231 | 14,310 |
| SC Female Population | 22,612 | 7,441 | 15,171 |
| Total ST Population | 2,717 | 392 | 2,325 |
| ST Male Population | 1,345 | 189 | 1,156 |
| ST Female Population | 1,372 | 203 | 1,169 |
| Population Density | 1,361 / km² | 325 / km² | 10,517 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Eluru Mandal is approximately 44,153 people, including 21,541 males and 22,612 females. Around 14,672 people live in rural parts. Nearly 29,481 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Eluru Mandal is about 2,717 people, including 1,345 males and 1,372 females. Around 392 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,325 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,361 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 325 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 10,517 people per sq. km.