# Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh – Sub-districts, Towns, Villages & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/ District · Andhra Pradesh # Srikakulam district Srikakulam is a district of Andhra Pradesh, 12th of 13 districts there. At the 2011 Census it had **2,703,114 people** in 38 sub-districts, 12 towns and 1,802 villages; 16% lived in towns. The largest town is [Srikakulam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/srikakulam/srikakulam/) (137,944). - 2,703,114people (2011) - 38sub-districts - 12towns - 61.7%literacy ## Who lives in Srikakulam? Srikakulam had **2,703,114 people** at the 2011 Census — 5.5% of Andhra Pradesh's population and 12th of 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh by population. There were 1,015 women for every 1,000 men (above the Andhra Pradesh figure of 996; 2nd of 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh). Among children under 7 the ratio was 954 girls per 1,000 boys (the Andhra Pradesh figure is 944). An average household had 4.0 people, against 3.9 across Andhra Pradesh. ## How literate is Srikakulam? 61.7% of people aged 7 and over could read and write in 2011 (below Andhra Pradesh's 67.4%), 11th of 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Men were at 71.6% and women at 52.1% — a gap of 19.5 points (it is 14.8 points across Andhra Pradesh). Among its sub-districts, literacy is highest in [Srikakulam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/srikakulam/) (76.8%) and lowest in [Seethampeta](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/seethampeta/) (49.3%). Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## What do people in Srikakulam do for a living? 47.7% of people worked in 2011 (women: 38.5%). Of all workers, 11% farmed their own land, 34% were farm labourers, 2% worked in household industry and 25% in other work such as services, trade and factories; 27% were marginal workers with less than six months' work. Farming employs 46% of workers here, against 51% across Andhra Pradesh. The most farm-dependent of its sub-districts is [Jalumuru](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/jalumuru/) (68% of workers in farming) and the least is [Sompeta](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/sompeta/) (19% of workers in farming). ********** **■** Cultivators 11 (11%) · **■** Farm labourers 34 (34%) · **■** Household industry 2 (2%) · **■** Other work 25 (25%) · **■** Marginal 27 (27%) Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Cities and towns of Srikakulam 16.2% of people lived in towns and cities (below Andhra Pradesh's 29.6%), the least urban of 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Census counted 12 towns: 5 statutory towns with a municipality and 7 census towns — places urban in character but still governed as villages. 1 city has 1 lakh (100,000) people or more. The largest is [Srikakulam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/srikakulam/srikakulam/) with 137,944 people, home to 32% of the urban population. Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Villages of Srikakulam Srikakulam had 1,802 census villages, 1,701 of them inhabited. The average inhabited village had 1,332 people; 51 villages had 5,000 people or more. The largest: [Srikurmam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/gara/srikurmam/) (16,973), [Pathapatnam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/pathapatnam/pathapatnam/) (15,954), [Veeraghattam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/veeraghattam/veeraghattam/) (14,315), [Singupuram](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/srikakulam/singupuram/) (12,273) and [Kaviti](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/kaviti/kaviti/) (11,984). Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Population of Srikakulam compared with Andhra Pradesh ■ Srikakulam · ■ Andhra Pradesh Literacy (age 7+) ****61.7%** **67.4% Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1015** **996 Child sex ratio (0–6) ****954** **944 Working population ****47.7%** **46.5% Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Homes and amenities in Srikakulam Of every 100 households in Srikakulam in 2011, 89 had electricity, 21 a toilet at home and 22 cooked with LPG; 46 had a mobile phone, 9 a two-wheeler and 1 a car. ■ Srikakulam · ■ Electricity for lighting ****89%** Toilet within the home ****21%** No toilet (open defecation) ****77%** Tap water ****26%** Drinking water within premises ****16%** Cooking with LPG / PNG ****22%** Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****76%** Use banking services ****48%** Television ****43%** Mobile phone ****46%** Computer with internet ****1%** Two-wheeler ****9%** Car / jeep / van ****1%** None of these assets ****33%** Own their home ****89%** Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Sub-districts of Srikakulam Sub-district People Villages Towns [Veeraghattam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/veeraghattam/) 65,616 41 0 [Seethampeta](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/seethampeta/) 55,848 118 0 [Bhamini](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/bhamini/) 44,157 22 0 [Kothuru](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/kothuru/) 67,093 36 0 [Pathapatnam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/pathapatnam/) 64,639 49 0 [Meliaputti](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/meliaputti/) 52,737 70 0 [Palasa](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/palasa/) 97,551 54 1 [Mandasa](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/mandasa/) 82,699 83 0 [Kanchili](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/kanchili/) 66,657 58 0 [Ichchapuram](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/ichchapuram/) 88,965 24 1 [Kaviti](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/kaviti/) 75,974 21 0 [Sompeta](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/sompeta/) 78,908 34 1 [Vajrapukothuru](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/vajrapukothuru/) 73,212 59 0 [Nandigam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/nandigam/) 56,443 112 0 [Hiramandalam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/hiramandalam/) 50,018 39 1 [Palakonda](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/palakonda/) 74,972 44 1 [Vangara](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/vangara/) 41,133 37 0 [Regidi Amadalavalasa](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/regidi-amadalavalasa/) 70,493 51 0 [Lakshminarsupeta](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/lakshminarsupeta/) 29,107 48 0 [Saravakota](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/saravakota/) 52,243 43 0 [Tekkali](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/tekkali/) 73,993 52 1 [Santhabommali](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/santhabommali/) 70,561 39 0 [Kotabommali](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/kotabommali/) 74,718 43 0 [Jalumuru](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/jalumuru/) 59,599 54 0 [Sarubujjili](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/sarubujjili/) 33,254 47 0 [Burja](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/burja/) 42,308 64 0 [Santhakaviti](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/santhakaviti/) 65,419 51 0 [Rajam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/rajam/) 94,039 26 1 [Ganguvarisigadam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/ganguvarisigadam/) 57,543 43 0 [Amadalavalasa](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/amadalavalasa/) 84,093 38 1 [Narasannapeta](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/narasannapeta/) 77,321 45 1 [Polaki](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/polaki/) 65,622 42 0 [Gara](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/gara/) 79,617 25 0 [Srikakulam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/srikakulam/) 220,332 25 2 [Ponduru](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/ponduru/) 73,890 37 1 [Laveru](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/laveru/) 68,621 42 0 [Ranastalam](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/ranastalam/) 85,872 55 0 [Etcherla](https://wherepedia.org/india/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam/etcherla/) 87,847 31 0 Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Cities and towns in Srikakulam - Srikakulam · 137,944 - Palasa Kasibugga · 57,507 - Rajam · 42,197 - Amadalavalasa · 39,799 - Ichchapuram · 36,493 - Tekkali · 28,631 - Narasannapeta · 26,280 - Palakonda · 20,760 - Sompeta · 18,778 - Ponduru · 12,640 - Balaga · 9,071 - Hiramandalam · 6,603 ## Largest villages in Srikakulam - Srikurmam · 16,973 - Pathapatnam · 15,954 - Veeraghattam · 14,315 - Singupuram · 12,273 - Kaviti · 11,984 - Shermahammadpuram · 11,756 - Ampolu · 9,770 - Mandasa · 9,747 - Kotabommali · 8,941 - Silagam · 8,624 - Murapaka · 8,504 - Kothuru · 8,209 - Peddapadu · 7,972 - Santhabommali · 7,948 - Dharmavaram · 7,906 - Meliaputti · 7,741 - Edupuram · 7,730 - Korasavada · 7,720 - Battili · 7,264 - Polaki · 7,089 Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog). ## Quick answers - How many sub-districts are in Srikakulam?38: Veeraghattam, Seethampeta, Bhamini, Kothuru, Pathapatnam, Meliaputti, Palasa, Mandasa, Kanchili, Ichchapuram, Kaviti, Sompeta… - What is the population of Srikakulam district?2,703,114 (Census 2011) - Which is the largest town in Srikakulam?Srikakulam