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Rajahmundry Urban mandal
Rajahmundry Urban mandal | |
|---|---|
| Rajamahendravaram Urban mandal | |
  Rajahmundry Urban mandal Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°59′N 81°47′E / 16.98°N 81.78°ECoordinates: 16°59′N 81°47′E / 16.98°N 81.78°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | East Godavari |
| Headquarters | Rajahmundry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.49 km2 (6.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 341,831 |
| • Density | 20,000/km2 (51,000/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Rajahmundry Urban mandal, officially known as Rajamahendravaram Urban mandal,[1] is one of the 19 mandals in East Godavari of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It has its headquarters at Rajahmundry city, that covers the entire urban mandal. The mandal is surrounded by Rajahmundry Rural mandal and lies on the banks of Godavari River.[2][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]
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011[update] census, the mandal had a population of 341,831. The total population constitute, 168,735 males and 173,096 females —a sex ratio of 1029 females per 1000 males. 32,024 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 16,261 are boys and 15,763 are girls —a ratio of 969 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 84.12% with 260,616 literates.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Staff Reporter (17 October 2015). "Rajahmundry is now 'Rajamahendravaram'". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ↑ "Mandals in East Godavari district". aponline.gov.in. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ "Sub-Districts of East Godavari District" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 365, 409. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ↑ "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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