Nowlekal - Pedda Kadubur, Kurnool

Nowlekal is a village situated in the Pedda Kadubur mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peddakadubur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Nowlekal village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nowlekal is 593818. The village covers a total geographical area of 1287 hectares and falls under the 518323 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Nowlekal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nowlekal

According to the 2011 Census, Nowlekal village had a total population of 1,374 people, including 709 males and 665 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.99%, with male literacy at 46.27% and female literacy at 23.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,374709665
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20811989
Scheduled Castes (SC)1587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population408273135
Illiterate Population966436530

Nearby Villages of Nowlekal

Nowlekal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MyakadonaEast2.02 km
BasarakoduSouth-West2.94 km
MuchigeriNorth-East3.97 km
Chinna KaduburEast4.15 km
MantrikiSouth-East4.19 km
Pedda ThumbalamNorth-West4.60 km
KuppagalWest5.06 km
DoddanakeriSouth5.24 km
JalibenchiSouth5.39 km
KallukuntaNorth-East5.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nowlekal

Nowlekal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Nowlekal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Nowlekal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nowlekal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nowlekal village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nowlekal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nowlekal village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nowlekal

Where is Nowlekal located?

Nowlekal village is located in Pedda Kadubur Mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Nowlekal?

Nowlekal is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nowlekal?

The pincode of Nowlekal is 518323.

What is the population of Nowlekal?

Nowlekal had a total population of 1,374, including 709 males and 665 females.

How many households are there in Nowlekal?

Nowlekal had 249 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nowlekal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nowlekal was 34.99%. Male literacy was 46.27% and female literacy was 23.44%.