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, the sub-district code of Owk Block (CD) is 05295. The total area of Owk Mandal is 493 km², which includes 485.18 km² of rural area and 7.84 km² of urban area. Owk has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.
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 Mandal'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Owk Mandal is around 50,452 people. This includes 25,381 males and 25,071 females. Rural population is about 43,838 (21,961 males and 21,877 females), while urban population is nearly 6,614 (3,420 males and 3,194 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,801 of the population, with 3,017 boys and 2,784 girls. Rural areas have 4,892 children, and urban areas have about 909 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 25,696 literate people in Owk Mandal, including 15,303 literate males and 10,393 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 22,806 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,890 people.
- About 24,756 people in Owk Mandal are not literate, including 10,078 males and 14,678 females. Rural areas include 21,032 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,724 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 12,440 households, with 10,820 in villages and 1,620 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Owk Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Owk Mandal is approximately 9,787 people, including 4,927 males and 4,860 females. Around 8,540 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,247 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Owk Mandal is about 2,883 people, including 1,498 males and 1,385 females. Around 2,859 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 24 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 102 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 90 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 844 people per sq. km.