Undrajavaram mandal

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Undrajavaram mandal
Undrajavaram mandal is located in Andhra Pradesh
Undrajavaram mandal
Undrajavaram mandal
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 16°47′26″N 81°41′50″E / 16.790662°N 81.697208°E / 16.790662; 81.697208Coordinates: 16°47′26″N 81°41′50″E / 16.790662°N 81.697208°E / 16.790662; 81.697208
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEast Godavari
Area
 • Total81.29 km2 (31.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total37,774
 • Density460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Undrajavaram mandal is one of the 19 mandals in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh having population of 37,774 as of 2011 census. It is administered under Kovvur revenue division and its headquarters are located at Undrajavaram.[2]

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.[3][4]

The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.[5]

Towns and villages[edit]

As of 2011 census, the mandal has 15 settlements. Undrajavaram is the most populated and Dammennu is the least populated village in the mandal.[6]

The settlements in the mandal are listed below:

  1. Kaldhari
  2. Velivennu
  3. Dammennu
  4. Mortha
  5. Chilakapadu
  6. Pasalapudi
  7. Suryaraopalem
  8. Vadluru
  9. Satyawada
  10. Chivatam
  11. Karravarisavaram
  12. Palangi
  13. Undrajavaram
  14. Velagadurru
  15. Tadiparru

See also[edit]


References[edit]

  1. "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  2. "East Godavari District". About District > Administrative Setup > Mandal. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  3. "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  4. "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. "East Godavari District". About District > Administrative Setup > Mandal. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 December 2023.