Mandals in Kakinada District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
About Mandals in Kakinada District
Kakinada District in Andhra Pradesh is divided into 21 mandals (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 616 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each mandal in Kakinada District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Mandal Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The mandal office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.
Understanding the mandal structure of Kakinada District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 21 mandals in Kakinada District with their village coverage.
Terminology Note
In Andhra Pradesh, these administrative divisions are officially called mandals. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.
List of Mandals in Kakinada District
| # | Mandal Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandepalle | Mandal | 17 | 54278 | View |
| 2 | Gollaprolu | Mandal | 13 | 78926 | View |
| 3 | Jaggampeta | Mandal | 28 | 79640 | View |
| 4 | Kajuluru | Mandal | 25 | 70903 | View |
| 5 | Kakinada Rural | Mandal | 23 | 174129 | View |
| 6 | Kakinada Urban | Mandal | 7 | 312538 | View |
| 7 | Karapa | Mandal | 17 | 76398 | View |
| 8 | Kirlampudi | Mandal | 28 | 74379 | View |
| 9 | Kotananduru | Mandal | 30 | 48512 | View |
| 10 | Kothapalle | Mandal | 18 | 82788 | View |
| 11 | Pedapudi | Mandal | 15 | 71459 | View |
| 12 | Peddapuram | Mandal | 37 | 123399 | View |
| 13 | Pithapuram | Mandal | 39 | 129282 | View |
| 14 | Prathipadu | Mandal | 64 | 79076 | View |
| 15 | Rowthulapudi | Mandal | 69 | 55236 | View |
| 16 | Samalkota | Mandal | 28 | 137979 | View |
| 17 | Sankhavaram | Mandal | 50 | 57017 | View |
| 18 | Thallarevu | Mandal | 19 | 82799 | View |
| 19 | Thondangi | Mandal | 16 | 87592 | View |
| 20 | Tuni | Mandal | 50 | 138079 | View |
| 21 | Yeleswaram | Mandal | 23 | 77965 | View |
Browse Mandals in Kakinada
Gandepalle
Population: 54278Gollaprolu
Population: 78926Jaggampeta
Population: 79640Kajuluru
Population: 70903Kakinada Rural
Population: 174129Kakinada Urban
Population: 312538Karapa
Population: 76398Kirlampudi
Population: 74379Kotananduru
Population: 48512Kothapalle
Population: 82788Pedapudi
Population: 71459Peddapuram
Population: 123399Pithapuram
Population: 129282Prathipadu
Population: 79076Rowthulapudi
Population: 55236Samalkota
Population: 137979Sankhavaram
Population: 57017Thallarevu
Population: 82799Thondangi
Population: 87592Tuni
Population: 138079Yeleswaram
Population: 77965How to Use This Directory
This mandal directory for Kakinada District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:
- Find your mandal: Locate the mandal that covers your village or area from the list above
- View detailed information: Click on any mandal name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
- Access services: Identify the correct mandal office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
- Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each mandal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mandals are there in Kakinada District?
Kakinada District has 21 mandals that together cover 616 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The mandals are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Kakinada.
What is the difference between a mandal and a block in Kakinada District?
A mandal is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Kakinada District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the mandal office located in Kakinada District?
Each mandal in Kakinada District has its own mandal office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that mandal. Click on any mandal name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The mandal office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.
How do I find which mandal my village belongs to in Kakinada District?
To find your village's mandal in Kakinada District: (1) Browse the mandals listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the mandal name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.
What services can I access at a mandal office in Kakinada District?
Mandal offices (Tahsildar offices) in Kakinada District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.