Chagallu mandal, West Godavari district

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Chagallu mandal
Chagallu mandal is located in Andhra Pradesh
Chagallu mandal
Chagallu mandal
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°59′N 81°40′E / 16.99°N 81.66°E / 16.99; 81.66Coordinates: 16°59′N 81°40′E / 16.99°N 81.66°E / 16.99; 81.66
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEast Godavari
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total64,774
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Chagallu mandal is one of the 19 mandals in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is administered under Eluru revenue division and its headquarters are located at Chagallu.[2]The mandal is bounded by Kovvur, Nidadavole and Devarapalle mandals.[3]

History[edit]

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]

Towns and villages[edit]

As of 2011 census, the mandal has 12 settlements. Chagallu is the most populated and Nandigampadu is the least populated village in the mandal.[7]

The settlements in the mandal are listed below:

  1. Brahmanagudem
  2. Chagallu
  3. Unagatla
  4. Chikkala
  5. Daravaram
  6. Kalavalapalle
  7. Mallavaram
  8. Markondapadu
  9. Nandigampadu
  10. Nelaturu
  11. Singanamuppavaram
  12. Chandravaram

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  2. "East Godavari District". About District > Administrative Setup > Mandal. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  3. "Mandals in West Godavari district". aponline.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 April 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  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. "Sub-District Details of West Godavari District". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2018.