West Godavari
West Godavari is a district and city located in Andhra Pradesh State of India. This article provides an in depth look at West Godavari district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Mandal or sub-districts.
West Godavari District overview
West Godavari is Town in Andhra Pradesh serves as administrative headquarter of West Godavari district. Total area of West Godavari District is 7,742 km² including 7,587 km² rural area and 155 km² urban area. There are 46 Mandals part of West Godavari District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of West Godavari District, West Godavari has 881 villages.
Buttayagudem is the largest tehsil in West Godavari district by area covering 549.611 km2 and Penugonda is the smallest tehsil in West Godavari district by area covering 67.7163 km2. Eluru is the largest tehsil by population while Jeelugu Milli is the smallest tehsil by population in West Godavari district.
Population of West Godavari District
As of the 2011 census, West Godavari district has a population of approximately 3,936,966 peoples which is divided into urban population of 808,777 and rular population of 3,128,189. The population density in West Godavari region is about 508.5 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,964,918 | 1,972,048 | 3,936,966 |
| Rural | 1,567,013 | 1,561,176 | 3,128,189 |
| Urban | 397,905 | 410,872 | 808,777 |
Households of West Godavari District
There are about 1,091,525 houses in the district, including 214,318 urban houses and 877,207 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.61 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1,091,525 |
| Rural | 877,207 |
| Urban | 214,318 |
List Of Mandal in West Godavari District
West Godavari district is divided into several Mandals or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 46 tehsils in West Godavari district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Mandal in West Godavari:
| Mandal | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Achanta | 67.8 | 60,711 |
| Akividu | 119.9 | 73,889 |
| Attili | 85.3 | 68,881 |
| Bhimadole | 215.8 | 65,216 |
| Bhimavaram | 194.5 | 226,497 |
| Buttayagudem | 549.6 | 53,031 |
| Chagallu | 107.5 | 64,774 |
| Chintalapudi | 342.7 | 91,372 |
| Denduluru | 185.4 | 66,695 |
| Devarapalle | 218.0 | 77,971 |
| Dwarakatirumala | 247.4 | 68,989 |
| Eluru | 234.7 | 319,405 |
| Ganapavaram | 100.8 | 64,963 |
| Gopalapuram | 203.0 | 62,597 |
| Iragavaram | 79.6 | 65,831 |
| Jangareddigudem | 219.4 | 109,814 |
| Jeelugu Milli | 215.1 | 30,077 |
| Kalla | 158.1 | 68,118 |
| Kamavarapukota | 212.5 | 57,636 |
| Kovvur | 101.8 | 108,445 |
| Koyyalagudem | 180.7 | 75,694 |
| Lingapalem | 207.8 | 58,360 |
| Mogalthur | 139.6 | 72,255 |
| Nallajerla | 240.6 | 80,388 |
| Narasapuram | 157.5 | 138,741 |
| Nidadavole | 131.5 | 114,245 |
| Nidamarru | 116.4 | 47,623 |
| Palacoderu | 88.6 | 66,119 |
| Palacole | 86.4 | 129,717 |
| Pedapadu | 171.2 | 69,141 |
| Pedavegi | 259.7 | 88,834 |
| Pentapadu | 117.5 | 70,458 |
| Penugonda | 67.7 | 69,317 |
| Penumantra | 82.0 | 60,153 |
| Peravali | 79.2 | 70,194 |
| Poduru | 91.7 | 65,706 |
| Polavaram | 400.5 | 45,392 |
| Tadepalligudem | 217.2 | 192,162 |
| Tallapudi | 88.9 | 52,785 |
| Tanuku | 77.2 | 148,529 |
| TNarasapuram | 284.4 | 56,179 |
| Undi | 130.0 | 66,049 |
| Undrajavaram | 81.1 | 76,489 |
| Unguturu | 202.6 | 80,722 |
| Veeravasaram | 101.5 | 64,912 |
| Yelamanchili | 81.6 | 71,890 |
Frequently Asked Question About West Godavari District
How many villages are there in West Godavari district ?
There are 881 villages in the West Godavari district.
What is the population of West Godavari district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of West Godavari district is 3,936,966
How many town or city are there in West Godavari district ?
There are 13 town or city in the West Godavari district.
How many Mandal in West Godavari district ?
There are 46 Mandal in West Godavari district.
Which is the largest Mandal in West Godavari district
Buttayagudem is the largest Mandal in West Godavari district.
Which is the smallest Mandal in West Godavari district ?
Penugonda is the smallest Mandal in West Godavari district.
Which is the most populated Mandal in West Godavari district ?
Eluru is the most populated Mandal in West Godavari district.
Which is the least populated Mandal in West Godavari district ?
Jeelugu Milli is the most least populated Mandal in West Godavari district.