East Godavari, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, is a historically significant district and city. This article offers a comprehensive overview of East Godavari, including its population, demographic details, household data, administrative structure, and a detailed list of its subdivisions or sub-districts. Explore the key facts and figures that make East Godavari a vital part of Andhra Pradesh.
East Godavari is one of the key districts in Andhra Pradesh, covering an area of 10807 /km² with a total population of 5154296 as per the latest census. With a population density of 476.94 /km² (people per squar km), East Godavari is home to 1312 villages, reflecting its rich cultural and demographic diversity.
As per the 2011 Census, the population of East Godavari District is approximately 5154296, with a division between rural and urban areas. The rural population stands at 3840324, while the urban population is 1313972. The district has a population density of 476.94 /km² (people per square kilometer).
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3840324 | 1313972 | 5154296 |
| Male | 1922293 | 647395 | 2569688 |
| Female | 1918031 | 666577 | 2584608 |
East Godavari District is home to approximately 1428528 households, with a large proportion located in rural areas. The district has an average household size of 3.61 people.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1428528 |
| Rural | 1073773 |
| Urban | 354755 |
In East Godavari District, villages are categorized based on their population size. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| Total Population | Villages |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 233 |
| 200-499 | 231 |
| 500-999 | 115 |
| 1000-1999 | 146 |
| 2000-4999 | 327 |
| 5000-9999 | 197 |
| 10000 and above | 63 |
East Godavari District is administratively divided into 19 Subdivisions or tehsils to streamline governance and ensure efficient management. Each tehsil is overseen by a Tehsildar, who manages revenue administration and maintains law and order within the subdivision.
| District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaparthi | 58.92 | 70859 | 1202.58 |
| Biccavolu | 101.73 | 70277 | 690.84 |
| Chagallu | 107.5 | 64774 | 602.52 |
| Devarapalle | 217.96 | 77971 | 357.72 |
| Gokavaram | 200.06 | 69596 | 347.87 |
| Gopalapuram | 203 | 62597 | 308.37 |
| Kadiam | 54.84 | 90499 | 1650.19 |
| Korukonda | 185.59 | 79553 | 428.66 |
| Kovvur | 101.82 | 108445 | 1065.06 |
| Nallajerla | 240.59 | 80388 | 334.13 |
| Nidadavole | 131.49 | 114245 | 868.83 |
| Peravali | 79.19 | 70194 | 886.43 |
| Rajamahendravaram Rural | 134.91 | 166973 | 1237.67 |
| Rajamahendravaram Urban | 44.5 | 341831 | 7681.6 |
| Rajanagaram | 234.93 | 106085 | 451.56 |
| Rangampeta | 151.67 | 57106 | 376.5 |
| Seethanagaram | 209.9 | 71665 | 341.43 |
| Tallapudi | 88.89 | 52785 | 593.8 |
| Undrajavaram | 81.1 | 76489 | 943.2 |
1. What is the total area of East Godavari District?
2. What is the total population of East Godavari District?
3. How is the population distributed between rural and urban areas in East Godavari?
4. What is the population density of East Godavari District?
5. How many households are there in East Godavari District?
6. What is the average household size in East Godavari District?
7. How many subdivisions (tehsils) are there in East Godavari District?