Gajapathinagaram is a census town located in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as the headquarters of the Gajapathinagaram mandal within the Vizianagaram revenue division. The town is strategically situated on National Highway 26, connecting Vizianagaram and Ramabhadrapuram, making it easily accessible from nearby regions.
Historical Background
According to the Imperial Gazetteer, Gajapathinagaram Tahsil once comprised about 228 villages and covered an area of approximately 333 square miles (860 km²). In the year 1901, the population stood at 1,34,553, showing an increase from 1,24,057 recorded in 1891, reflecting gradual growth over the decade.
Demographics
As per the 2001 Census of India, Gajapathinagaram had a total population of 5,282, with males constituting 48% and females 52% of the population. The town recorded an average literacy rate of 60%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy stood at 67%, while female literacy was 53%. About 11% of the population was below 6 years of age.
The Gajapathinagaram mandal, as a whole, had a population of 56,054 in 2001, including 27,770 males and 28,284 females. The average literacy rate for the mandal was 45%, with male literacy at 56% and female literacy at 34%.