Gopavaram
Gopavaram is a Town and Mandal in Y S R 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 Gopavaram Block (CD) is 05211. The total area of Gopavaram Mandal is 487 km², which includes 452.80 km² of rural area and 34.26 km² of urban area. Gopavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gopavaram Mandal
Gopavaram Mandal has a total of 11 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 Gopavaram Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boddecherla | N/A | Badvel (30 km) |
| 2 | Brahmanapalle | Brahmanapalli | Badvel (25 km) |
| 3 | Gopavaram | Bethayapalli | Badvel (5 km) |
| 4 | Kalvapalle | Kalvapalli | Badvel (10 km) |
| 5 | Lakkavaripalle | Kalvapalli | Badvel (12 km) |
| 6 | North Ramapuram | Rachayapet | Badvel (16 km) |
| 7 | Obulam | N/A | Badvel (30 km) |
| 8 | Ramapuram | N/A | Gopavaram |
| 9 | Rekalakunta | N/A | Badvel (30 km) |
| 10 | South Ramapuram | S Ramapuram | Badvel (21 km) |
| 11 | Viswanathapuram | N/A | Badvel (34 km) |
Population of Gopavaram Mandal
The population profile of Gopavaram 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 Gopavaram 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 | 59,468 | 17,661 | 41,807 |
| Male Population | 30,675 | 9,112 | 21,563 |
| Female Population | 28,793 | 8,549 | 20,244 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,094 | 2,093 | 5,001 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,760 | 1,075 | 2,685 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,334 | 1,018 | 2,316 |
| Literate Population | 35,166 | 9,099 | 26,067 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,035 | 5,662 | 15,373 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,131 | 3,437 | 10,694 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,302 | 8,562 | 15,740 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,640 | 3,450 | 6,190 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,662 | 5,112 | 9,550 |
| Total Households | 14,227 | 4,432 | 9,795 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gopavaram Mandal is around 59,468 people. This includes 30,675 males and 28,793 females. Rural population is about 17,661 (9,112 males and 8,549 females), while urban population is nearly 41,807 (21,563 males and 20,244 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,094 of the population, with 3,760 boys and 3,334 girls. Rural areas have 2,093 children, and urban areas have about 5,001 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 35,166 literate people in Gopavaram Mandal, including 21,035 literate males and 14,131 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 9,099 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,067 people.
- About 24,302 people in Gopavaram Mandal are not literate, including 9,640 males and 14,662 females. Rural areas include 8,562 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,740 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,227 households, with 4,432 in villages and 9,795 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gopavaram 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 | 11,992 | 5,043 | 6,949 |
| SC Male Population | 6,224 | 2,632 | 3,592 |
| SC Female Population | 5,768 | 2,411 | 3,357 |
| Total ST Population | 1,315 | 572 | 743 |
| ST Male Population | 672 | 307 | 365 |
| ST Female Population | 643 | 265 | 378 |
| Population Density | 122 / km² | 39 / km² | 1,220 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gopavaram Mandal is approximately 11,992 people, including 6,224 males and 5,768 females. Around 5,043 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,949 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gopavaram Mandal is about 1,315 people, including 672 males and 643 females. Around 572 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 743 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 122 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 39 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,220 people per sq. km.