Owk
Owk is a Town and Mandal in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Owk Block (CD) is 05295. Total area of owk mandal is 493 km² including 485.18 km² rural area and 7.84 km² urban area. Owk mandal has a population of 50,452 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,614 while rural population is 43,838. Owk has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. Owk mandal has a population density of 102.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,440 houses in the sub-district, including 1,620 urban houses and 10,820 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.93% population of owk mandal is literate, out of which 60.29% males and 41.45% females are literate.
List of Villages in Owk Mandal
Owk Mandal has a total of 19 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Owk Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annavaram | Annavaram | Nandyal (61 km) |
| 2 | Chanugondla | Chanugondla | Nandyal (72 km) |
| 3 | Chennampalle | Chennampalle | Nandyal (49 km) |
| 4 | Cherlapalle | Cherlopalle | Nandyal (70 km) |
| 5 | Gundla Singavaram | Gundla Singavaram | Nandyal (58 km) |
| 6 | Junuthala | Junuthala | Nandyal (61 km) |
| 7 | Kunukuntla | Kunukuntla | Nandyal (56 km) |
| 8 | Mettupalle | Mettupalle | Nandyal (68 km) |
| 9 | Nichenametla | Annavaram | Nandyal (45 km) |
| 10 | Owk | Owk | Nandyal (70 km) |
| 11 | Ramapuram | Ramapuram | Owk |
| 12 | Ramavaram | N/A | Nandyal (48 km) |
| 13 | Sangapatnam | Sangapatnam | Nandyal (58 km) |
| 14 | Singanapalle | Singanapalle | Nandyal (54 km) |
| 15 | Sivavaram | Sivavaram | Nandyal (46 km) |
| 16 | Sunkesula | Sunkesula | Nandyal (60 km) |
| 17 | Uppalapadu | Uppalapadu | Nandyal (78 km) |
| 18 | Vajragiri | Magampeta | Nandyal (65 km) |
| 19 | Vemulapadu | Vemulapadu | Nandyal (56 km) |
Population of Owk Mandal
The population profile of Owk Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Owk's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,452 | 43,838 | 6,614 |
| Male Population | 25,381 | 21,961 | 3,420 |
| Female Population | 25,071 | 21,877 | 3,194 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,801 | 4,892 | 909 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,017 | 2,539 | 478 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,784 | 2,353 | 431 |
| Literate Population | 25,696 | 22,806 | 2,890 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,303 | 13,493 | 1,810 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,393 | 9,313 | 1,080 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,756 | 21,032 | 3,724 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,078 | 8,468 | 1,610 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,678 | 12,564 | 2,114 |
| Total Households | 12,440 | 10,820 | 1,620 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Owk Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,787 | 8,540 | 1,247 |
| SC Male Population | 4,927 | 4,285 | 642 |
| SC Female Population | 4,860 | 4,255 | 605 |
| Total ST Population | 2,883 | 2,859 | 24 |
| ST Male Population | 1,498 | 1,487 | 11 |
| ST Female Population | 1,385 | 1,372 | 13 |
| Population Density | 102 / km² | 90 / km² | 844 / km² |