Mentada village, Ranastalam mandal | Pincode 532409

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LGD code: 581684
Pincode: 532409
Post office: Pydibheemavaram
Population: 1,590
Households: 375
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 778
Distance to district centre: 60 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Amaravati: 362 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 546 km
Nearest railway station: Gujjangivalasa · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Govindapuram · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mentada compares

By population, Mentada ranks #22 of 55 villages in Ranastalam mandal.

Literacy rate

45.4%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Mentada: 45.4%
Ranastalam mandal: 46.1%
Srikakulam district: 55.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

965

+4 vs mandal average

Mentada: 965
Ranastalam mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

4.2

+0.2 vs mandal average

Mentada: 4.2
Ranastalam mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Mentada at a glance

Mentada is a village of 1,590 people in 375 households (Census 2011) in Ranastalam mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, the 22nd-largest of 55 villages in Ranastalam mandal. Literacy is 45%, about the same as the mandal average of 46% and the sex ratio is 965 women per 1,000 men. It lies 60 km from the Srikakulam district centre, 31 km from Shermahammadpuram, the nearest town, 12 km from Gujjangivalasa railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 532409, served by Pydibheemavaram post office; the LGD village code is 581684. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Govindapuram, 8 km away. The village votes in Nellimarla assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi. The population is estimated at 1,875 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mentada · this village	1,590	45%	—
Malyada · Nellimarla	1,421	47%	0 km N
Maruvada · Ranastalam	925	39%	0 km N
Ravada · Ranastalam	2,154	50%	0 km N
Kanimella · Poosapatirega	1,313	45%	1.8 km E
Pedatharimi · Nellimarla	532	41%	2 km NE
Pinatharimi · Nellimarla	265	55%	2.5 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mentada

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIZIANAGARAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 39
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): NARUVA
Total area (ha): 413
Irrigated area (ha): 166.01
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Mentada

LGD code: 581684
Pincode: 532409
Post office: Pydibheemavaram
Population (Census 2011): 1,590
Population (projected 2026): 1,875
Households: 375
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 965
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Coordinates: 18.15786°N, 83.58341°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Vizianagaram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nellimarla
Member of Parliament: Appalanaidu Kalisetti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lokam Naga Madhavi
Block / Mandal: Ranastalam

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Srikakulam district level

Then & Now

Mentada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,590

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,875

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

375

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

442

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,590Census 2011
Households: 375Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8752026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4422026 projection
Active job cards: 3,83,996MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,31,125MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,163NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 64.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 71.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Srikakulam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Srikakulam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Srikakulam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Mentada

Mandal centre

Ranastalam · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Srikakulam · ≈ 60 km

≈ 2 h 4 min by car · 2 h 27 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,756 people

Shermahammadpuram · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati362 kmcapital
Hyderabad546 km
Chennai666 km
Kolkata699 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGujjangivalasa12 km
Bus stopBoppadam Bus Stop3 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Govindapuram8 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India13 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum3 km
CollegeGovt. Junior college8 km
Police stationNew Police Station12 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Mentada

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🛕Hanuman TempleTemple2.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

Reported by News On AIR.

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Sep

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With 42% deficit rainfall, Andhra Pradesh is third worst-hit State in India this monsoon season

Reported by The Hindu.

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Sep

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Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: Jagan

Reported by The Hindu.

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News from Srikakulam & Andhra Pradesh

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Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers
News On AIR13h ago
With 42% deficit rainfall, Andhra Pradesh is third worst-hit State in India this monsoon season
The Hinduyesterday
Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: Jagan
The Hinduyesterday
20,600 Km Roads Built In Andhra Pradesh Villages Over 2.5 Years: Pawan Kalyan
ETV Bharatyesterday
Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to keep inflation under a tight leash
The New Indian Expressyesterday
YSR Congress chief YS Jagan to review Andhra Pradesh drought
The News Mill2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Mentada

What is the pincode of Mentada?

The pincode of Mentada, Ranastalam mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh is 532409. The post office is Pydibheemavaram.

Which post office delivers to Mentada?

Mail for Mentada is delivered through Pydibheemavaram post office, pincode 532409, in Ranastalam mandal, Srikakulam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mentada located?

Mentada is a village in Ranastalam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Mentada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mentada village has a population of 1,590 across 375 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mentada in?

Mentada falls under the Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mentada in?

Mentada falls under the Nellimarla assembly constituency (AC #17) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Mentada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mentada village is 45.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Mentada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mentada village is 965 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mentada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mentada, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Mentada from Srikakulam district centre?

Mentada is approximately 60 km (straight-line) from the centre of Srikakulam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mentada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mentada village is 581684.

Which is the nearest town to Mentada?

Shermahammadpuram (population 11,756, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Mentada in a straight line.

How big is Mentada compared to other villages in Ranastalam mandal?

Mentada ranks 22 of 55 villages in Ranastalam mandal by Census 2011 population (1,590 residents).

How far is Mentada from Amaravati?

Mentada is about 362 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 470 km.

How far is Mentada from Hyderabad?

Mentada is about 546 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 710 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mentada?

Gujjangivalasa is the nearest railway station to Mentada, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mentada?

Boppadam Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Mentada, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mentada?

Government Hospital,Govindapuram is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mentada, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mentada?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Mentada, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mentada?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Mentada, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Mentada?

Mentada falls under Nellimarla assembly constituency (AC 17). The sitting MLA is Lokam Naga Madhavi (JSP).

Who is the MP for Mentada?

Mentada is in Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Appalanaidu Kalisetti (TDP).

What is the population of Mentada in 2026?

Mentada is estimated at 1,875 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,590 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mentada in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Mentada in Srikakulam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mentada

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Key facts — Mentada

Population, education, health & sanitation

Mentada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Mentada on the map

How to reach Mentada

Temples & shrines near Mentada

Villages sharing pincode 532409

Other villages named Mentada

Latest posts

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

With 42% deficit rainfall, Andhra Pradesh is third worst-hit State in India this monsoon season

Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: Jagan

Notable persons of Mentada

Open jobs in Mentada

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Upcoming events

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Andhra Pradesh Formation Day

News from Srikakulam & Andhra Pradesh

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People often ask about Mentada

What is the pincode of Mentada?

Which post office delivers to Mentada?

In which district is Mentada located?

What is the population of Mentada as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mentada in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mentada in?

What is the literacy rate in Mentada?

What is the sex ratio in Mentada?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mentada?

How far is Mentada from Srikakulam district centre?

What is the LGD code of Mentada?

Which is the nearest town to Mentada?

How big is Mentada compared to other villages in Ranastalam mandal?

How far is Mentada from Amaravati?

How far is Mentada from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Mentada?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mentada?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mentada?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mentada?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mentada?

Who is the MLA of Mentada?

Who is the MP for Mentada?

What is the population of Mentada in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Mentada in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Mentada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Mentada on the map

Latest posts

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

With 42% deficit rainfall, Andhra Pradesh is third worst-hit State in India this monsoon season

Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: Jagan

Notable persons of Mentada

Open jobs in Mentada

Upcoming events

Vinayaka Chavithi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja