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'''Achanta Mandal''' is one of the 46 [[mandal]]s in [[West Godavari district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/4981-achanta-west-godavari-andhra-pradesh.html|title=Achanta mandal - West Godavari|accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref> Its headquarters are located in [[Achanta]]. The mandal is bordered by [[Godavari river]] to the north, [[Yelamanchili mandal]] to the east, [[Poduru mandal]] to the south, and [[Penugonda mandal]] to the west.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandals in West Godavari district|url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/WestGodavari.html|publisher=aponline.gov.in|accessdate=5 November 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429220632/http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/westgodavari.html|archivedate=29 April 2015}}</ref>
'''Achanta Mandal''' is one of the 19 [[mandal]]s in the [[West Godavari district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/4981-achanta-west-godavari-andhra-pradesh.html|title=Achanta mandal - West Godavari|accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref> Its headquarters are located in [[Achanta]]. The mandal is bordered by [[Godavari River]] to the north, [[Yelamanchili mandal]] to the east, [[Poduru mandal]] to the south, and [[Penugonda mandal]] to the west.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandals in West Godavari district|url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/WestGodavari.html|publisher=aponline.gov.in|accessdate=5 November 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429220632/http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/westgodavari.html|archivedate=29 April 2015}}</ref>
 
==History==
[[Rajahmundry|Rajahmundry district]] was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into [[Godavari District]] and [[Krishna district]]. In 1925, Godavari district was split into [[East Godavari district]] and [[West Godavari district]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://rmc.ap.gov.in/about/rajahmundry_history | title=Rajamahendravaram History  | work= Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://chapter.intach.org/godavari-chapters/history.html | title= History of East Godavari chapter  |publisher= INTACH East Godavari chapter| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref>
 
The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{update after|2022}}
As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Achanta Mandal had a population of 60,711, 30,614 males and 30,097 females, resulting in a female to male ratio of 983:1,000. There were 17,477 households, with an average of 3-4 people per household.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Andhra_Pradesh/West_Godavari/Achanta|title=Population of Achanta Mandal|publisher=India Growing|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref> 5,665 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,829 are boys and 2,836 are girls, with a female to male ratio of 1,002:1,000 males. The average [[Literacy in India|literacy]] rate stands at 77.36% with 22,697 males and 19,884 females.{{cn|date=June 2018}} Scheduled Castes represents 26.6% of the population (16,159 people), and Scheduled Tribes represents 0.6% (374 people).{{cn|date=June 2018}}
As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Achanta Mandal had a population of 60,711, 30,614 males and 30,097 females, resulting in a female to male ratio of 983:1,000. There were 17,477 households, with an average of 3-4 people per household.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Andhra_Pradesh/West_Godavari/Achanta|title=Population of Achanta Mandal|publisher=India Growing|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref> 5,665 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,829 are boys and 2,836 are girls, with a female to male ratio of 1,002:1,000 males. The average [[Literacy in India|literacy]] rate stands at 77.36% with 22,697 males and 19,884 females.{{cn|date=June 2018}} [[Schedule Caste]] represents 26.6% of the population (16,159 people), and [[Schedule Tribe]] represents 0.6% (374 people).{{cn|date=June 2018}}


=== Employment ===
=== Employment ===
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The mandal plays a major role in education for the rural students of nearby villages. Primary and secondary school education is imparted by [[Government of India|government]], aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department|url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=5 November 2017|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|archive-date=27 December 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> For the academic year 2015–2016, the mandal had more than 6,466 students enrolled in over 80 schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/totalSchoolReport.xls#|title=R1.1 SCHOOL INFORMATION|access-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108154343/http://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/totalSchoolReport.xls|archive-date=8 November 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Student Information Report|url=http://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/districtStudentReport.do?mode=getMandalReportsList&dist=2815&distname=WEST%20GODAVARI|website=Commissionerate of School Education|publisher=Child info 2015-16, District School Education - Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref>
The mandal plays a major role in education for the rural students of nearby villages. Primary and secondary school education is imparted by [[Government of India|government]], aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department|url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=5 November 2017|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|archive-date=27 December 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> For the academic year 2015–2016, the mandal had more than 6,466 students enrolled in over 80 schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/totalSchoolReport.xls#|title=R1.1 SCHOOL INFORMATION|access-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108154343/http://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/totalSchoolReport.xls|archive-date=8 November 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Student Information Report|url=http://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/districtStudentReport.do?mode=getMandalReportsList&dist=2815&distname=WEST%20GODAVARI|website=Commissionerate of School Education|publisher=Child info 2015-16, District School Education - Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref>


== See also ==
==See also==
* [[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh]]
* [[West Godavari district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in West Godavari district]]
* [[Eluru]]


==References==
==References==
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Achanta Mandal
Achanta Mandal is located in Andhra Pradesh
Achanta Mandal
Achanta Mandal
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°35′53″N 81°48′40″E / 16.598°N 81.811°E / 16.598; 81.811
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictWest Godavari
HeadquartersAchanta
Government
 • BodyMandal Parishad
Area
 • Total73.01 km2 (28.19 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total60,711
 • Density830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP 37

Achanta Mandal is one of the 19 mandals in the West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] Its headquarters are located in Achanta. The mandal is bordered by Godavari River to the north, Yelamanchili mandal to the east, Poduru mandal to the south, and Penugonda mandal to the west.[3]

History

Rajahmundry district was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into Godavari District and Krishna district. In 1925, Godavari district was split into East Godavari district and West Godavari district.[4][5]

The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.[6]

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Achanta Mandal had a population of 60,711, 30,614 males and 30,097 females, resulting in a female to male ratio of 983:1,000. There were 17,477 households, with an average of 3-4 people per household.[7] 5,665 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,829 are boys and 2,836 are girls, with a female to male ratio of 1,002:1,000 males. The average literacy rate stands at 77.36% with 22,697 males and 19,884 females.[citation needed] Scheduled Castes represents 26.6% of the population (16,159 people), and Scheduled Tribes represents 0.6% (374 people).[citation needed]

Employment

In 2011, 30,259 people (19,304 male; 10,955 female) were engaged in work activities out of the total population of Achanta Mandal. 23,191 people describe their work as main work (employed for six months or more): 1,997 cultivators (owners), 16,390 agricultural laborers, 685 in household industry, and 4,119 in other work areas. 7,068 people are marginal workers (employed for less than six months).[citation needed]

Administration

Achanta Mandal is administered under the Achanta (Assembly constituency)[8] of Narsapuram (Lok Sabha constituency).[9] It is one of the twelve mandals that falls under the Narasapuram revenue division.

Towns and villages

In 2011, the mandal had 10 settlements, all of which are small villages. In terms of population, Achanta is the largest and Kandaravalli is the smallest.[10] The settlements in the mandal are Achanta, Achanta Vemavaram, Bhimalapuram, Kandaravalli, Karugorumilli, Kodamanchili, Koderu, Pedamallam, Penumanchili, and Valluru.

Education

The mandal plays a major role in education for the rural students of nearby villages. Primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[11] For the academic year 2015–2016, the mandal had more than 6,466 students enrolled in over 80 schools.[12][13]

See also

References

  1. "Census 2011" (PDF). The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. p. 404. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  2. "Achanta mandal - West Godavari". Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  3. "Mandals in West Godavari district". aponline.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 April 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  4. "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  7. "Population of Achanta Mandal". India Growing. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  8. "TABLE B - Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008. The Election Commission of India. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  9. "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). The Election Commission of India. p. 30. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  10. "Villages in Achnata Mandal". Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  11. "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  12. "R1.1 SCHOOL INFORMATION". Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  13. "Student Information Report". Commissionerate of School Education. Child info 2015-16, District School Education - Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 5 November 2017.