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West Godavari

పశ్చిమగోదావరి
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Area · — km²
Population · 39,36,966
Pincode range ·
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About the district

West Godavari — district of Andhra Pradesh

West Godavari is a district in Andhra Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About West Godavari

Major rice-producing region and important port city on the Bay of Bengal coast.

District HQ
Kakinada

Must-visit places in West Godavari

park

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Mangrove forest sanctuary home to migratory birds and diverse wildlife species.

  • historical
    Konaseema Delta

    Historic rice-growing delta region formed by convergence of Godavari and Krishna rivers.

  • temple
    Draksharama Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple and one of the Pancharama temples of significant religious importance.

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Then & Now

West Godavari district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,75,974
Census 2011 baseline
+11.9%
Population · 2026
15,39,896
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,91,000
Census 2011 baseline
-60.5%
Households · 2026
1,54,381
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 · District aggregates · 319 villages

West Godavari district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,90,668Census 2011
Female population
6,85,306Census 2011
Sex ratio
992 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,91,000Census 2011
SC population
2,49,103Census 2011
ST population
11,734Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,39,896+11.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,54,381RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,28,223Census 2011
Cultivators
55,315Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,14,797Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
84,907 / 2,47,11434% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across West Godavari district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
107 of 319 villages have notable places mapped · 34%
  • Temple· 43
  • Hospital· 7
  • School· 6
  • College· 2
  • High school· 1
  • PHC· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in West Godavari district.

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All 20 mandals of West Godavari

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319 villages · 393 GPs
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Top villages in West Godavari

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about West Godavari

How many mandals and villages are in West Godavari district?

West Godavari district has 20 mandals and 319 revenue villages across 393 gram panchayats in Andhra Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of West Godavari district?

The district headquarters of West Godavari is —.

What is the pincode of West Godavari district?

West Godavari district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within West Godavari may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does West Godavari fall under?

West Godavari district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of West Godavari district?

West Godavari district had a population of 39,36,966 per the 2011 Census, across 319 villages.

When was West Godavari district formed?

West Godavari district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through West Godavari district?

Major rivers in West Godavari district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near West Godavari

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