Owk
Owk is a village located in Owk mandal of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Owk. Owk is the sub-district headquarter of Owk village. As per 2009 stats, Owk village is also a gram panchayat.
Owk has its own place in the vibrant Kurnool region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Owk
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Owk is 594484. The village spans a total geographical area of 3166 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 518124. Nandyal is nearest town to Owk village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.
Google Map of Owk
Population of Owk
Below is a concise population overview of Owk as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 11,760 | 5,764 | 5,996 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,308 | 656 | 652 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,479 | 708 | 771 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 271 | 122 | 149 |
Literate Population | 6,816 | 3,849 | 2,967 |
Illiterate Population | 4,944 | 1,915 | 3,029 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Owk village:
- The total population of Owk village is around 11,760, including approximately 5,764 males and 5,996 females, with a sex ratio of 1040 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 1,308 children aged 0–6 years in Owk village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Owk village has 1,479 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 271 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Owk village is about 57.96%, with male literacy at 66.78% and female literacy at 49.48%.
- There are around 2,871 households in Owk village.
Connectivity of Owk
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Owk. As per the 2011 stats, Owk had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Owk
Knowing the nearby villages of Owk helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Owk.
Frequently Asked Questions about Owk
- Where is Owk located?
- Owk village is situated in Owk Mandal, within the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Owk?
- Owk serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Owk?
- The pincode of Owk is 518124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Owk as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Owk is 11,760, with 5,764 males and 5,996 females.
- How many households are there in Owk as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Owk village has a total of 2,871 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Owk as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Owk is 57.96%. The male literacy rate is 66.78%, while the female literacy rate is 49.48%.