Kalla Mandal - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Kalla 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. Kalla is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Cherukuvada, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 158 km², including 158.11 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalla Mandal
Kalla Mandal has a total of 13 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 | Bondada | Rural | L.N.Puram |
| 2 | Doddanapudi | Rural | Doddanapudi |
| 3 | Elurupadu | Rural | Juvvalapalem |
| 4 | Jakkaram | Rural | Jakkaram |
| 5 | Kalavapudi | Rural | S.C.Bose Mazi Sainik |
| 6 | Kalla | Rural | Kalla |
| 7 | Kallakuru | Rural | Kallakuru |
| 8 | Kolanapalle | Rural | Komatigunta |
| 9 | Kopalle | Rural | Kopalle |
| 10 | Pedamiram | Rural | Peda Amiram |
| 11 | Prathallameraka | Rural | Pathallameraka |
| 12 | Seesali | Rural | Seesali |
| 13 | Vempadu | Rural | Vempadu |
Population of Kalla Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kalla Mandal has a total population of 68,118 people, consisting of 34,182 males and 33,936 females. There are 19,379 households in the mandal with an average population density of 431 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,118 | 68,118 | 0 |
| Male Population | 34,182 | 34,182 | 0 |
| Female Population | 33,936 | 33,936 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,379 | 19,379 | 0 |
| Population Density | 431 / km² | 431 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 43,217 literate people and 6,559 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,233 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 594 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) | 6,559 | 6,559 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 43,217 | 43,217 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,901 | 24,901 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,233 | 4,233 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 594 | 594 | 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.