Mandals in Vizianagaram District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
About Mandals in Vizianagaram District
Vizianagaram District in Andhra Pradesh is divided into 28 mandals (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 1,786 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each mandal in Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram 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 28 mandals in Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram District
| # | Mandal Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badangi | Mandal | 50 | 49384 | View |
| 2 | Bhogapuram | Mandal | 32 | 54891 | View |
| 3 | Bobbili | Mandal | 81 | 122964 | View |
| 4 | Bondapalle | Mandal | 58 | 51146 | View |
| 5 | Cheepurupalle | Mandal | 59 | 63408 | View |
| 6 | Dattirajeru | Mandal | 74 | 54499 | View |
| 7 | Denkada | Mandal | 44 | 54382 | View |
| 8 | Gajapathinagaram | Mandal | 50 | 57529 | View |
| 9 | Gantyada | Mandal | 73 | 65579 | View |
| 10 | Garividi | Mandal | 57 | 68289 | View |
| 11 | Gurla | Mandal | 83 | 64695 | View |
| 12 | Jami | Mandal | 46 | 58066 | View |
| 13 | Kothavalasa | Mandal | 64 | 68579 | View |
| 14 | Lakkavarapukota | Mandal | 63 | 53039 | View |
| 15 | Mentada | Mandal | 86 | 46855 | View |
| 16 | Merakamudidam | Mandal | 82 | 57237 | View |
| 17 | Nellimarla | Mandal | 70 | 77031 | View |
| 18 | Poosapatirega | Tehsil | 13 | - | View |
| 19 | Pusapatirega | Mandal | 65 | 71955 | View |
| 20 | Rajam | Mandal | 65 | 94039 | View |
| 21 | Ramabhadrapuram | Mandal | 68 | 50464 | View |
| 22 | Regidi Amadalavalasa | Mandal | 90 | 70493 | View |
| 23 | Santhakaviti | Mandal | 84 | 65419 | View |
| 24 | Srungavarapukota | Mandal | 82 | 75917 | View |
| 25 | Therlam | Mandal | 76 | 59688 | View |
| 26 | Vangara | Mandal | 56 | 41133 | View |
| 27 | Vepada | Mandal | 69 | 50580 | View |
| 28 | Vizianagaram | Mandal | 46 | 283550 | View |
Browse Mandals in Vizianagaram
Badangi
Population: 49384Bhogapuram
Population: 54891Bobbili
Population: 122964Bondapalle
Population: 51146Cheepurupalle
Population: 63408Dattirajeru
Population: 54499Denkada
Population: 54382Gajapathinagaram
Population: 57529Gantyada
Population: 65579Garividi
Population: 68289Gurla
Population: 64695Jami
Population: 58066Kothavalasa
Population: 68579Lakkavarapukota
Population: 53039Mentada
Population: 46855Merakamudidam
Population: 57237Nellimarla
Population: 77031Poosapatirega
Pusapatirega
Population: 71955Rajam
Population: 94039Ramabhadrapuram
Population: 50464Regidi Amadalavalasa
Population: 70493Santhakaviti
Population: 65419Srungavarapukota
Population: 75917Therlam
Population: 59688Vangara
Population: 41133Vepada
Population: 50580Vizianagaram
Population: 283550How to Use This Directory
This mandal directory for Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram District?
Vizianagaram District has 28 mandals that together cover 1,786 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 Vizianagaram.
What is the difference between a mandal and a block in Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the mandal office located in Vizianagaram District?
Each mandal in Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram District?
To find your village's mandal in Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram District?
Mandal offices (Tahsildar offices) in Vizianagaram 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.