Polavaram
Polavaram 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 Polavaram Block (CD) is 04949. The total area of Polavaram Mandal is 400 km². Polavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Polavaram Mandal
Polavaram Mandal has a total of 23 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 Polavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheeduru | Koruturu | Kovvur (56 km) |
| 2 | Chegondapalle | Chegondapalli | Kovvur (48 km) |
| 3 | Chilakaluru | Geddapalli | Kovvur (60 km) |
| 4 | Dharvada | Geddapalli | Kovvur (65 km) |
| 5 | Geddapalle | Geddapalli | Kovvur (60 km) |
| 6 | Gutala | Gutala | Kovvur (28 km) |
| 7 | Kondrukota | Kondrukota | Kovvur (50 km) |
| 8 | Koruturu | Koruturu | Kovvur (56 km) |
| 9 | Lakshminarayana Devipeta | Jillellagudem | Kovvur (48 km) |
| 10 | Nagampalem | Jillellagudem | Kovvur (47 km) |
| 11 | Pattisam | Pattiseema | Kovvur (25 km) |
| 12 | Polavaram | Itikalakota | Kovvur (30 km) |
| 13 | Pragada Palle | Pragadapalli | Kovvur (38 km) |
| 14 | Pydipaka | Pydipaka | Kovvur (43 km) |
| 15 | Ravigudem | Geddapalli | Kovvur (64 km) |
| 16 | Saripallekunta | Jillellagudem | Kovvur (48 km) |
| 17 | Singanapalle | Chegondapalli | Kovvur (48 km) |
| 18 | Sirivaka | Koruturu | Kovvur (60 km) |
| 19 | Sivagiri | Koruturu | Kovvur (20 km) |
| 20 | Tekuru | Thutigunta | Kovvur (50 km) |
| 21 | Thutigunta | Thutigunta | Kovvur (55 km) |
| 22 | Venkatapuram | Pattiseema | Kovvur (28 km) |
| 23 | Vinjaram | Vinjaram | Kovvur (38 km) |
Population of Polavaram Mandal
The population profile of Polavaram 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 Polavaram 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 | 45,392 | 45,392 | N/A |
| Male Population | 22,345 | 22,345 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,047 | 23,047 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,846 | 4,846 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,514 | 2,514 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,332 | 2,332 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 28,301 | 28,301 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,536 | 14,536 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,765 | 13,765 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,091 | 17,091 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,809 | 7,809 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,282 | 9,282 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,677 | 13,677 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 45,392 people. Includes nearly 22,345 males and 23,047 females. Rural population is about 45,392 people.
- There are around 4,846 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,514 boys and 2,332 girls.
- Literate population is about 28,301 people. Non-literate population is around 17,091 people.
- There are nearly 13,677 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Polavaram 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 | 5,695 | 5,695 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,818 | 2,818 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,877 | 2,877 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 12,112 | 12,112 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,829 | 5,829 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 6,283 | 6,283 | N/A |
| Population Density | 113 / km² | 113 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Polavaram Mandal is approximately 5,695 people, including 2,818 males and 2,877 females. Around 5,695 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Polavaram Mandal is about 12,112 people, including 5,829 males and 6,283 females. Around 12,112 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 113 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 113 people per sq. km.