Ongole
Ongole is a Town and Mandal in Prakasam 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 Ongole Block (CD) is 05139. Total area of ongole mandal is 204 km² including 176.60 km² rural area and 27.20 km² urban area. Ongole mandal has a population of 2,53,122 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,04,746 while rural population is 48,376. Ongole has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females for every 1,000 males. Ongole mandal has a population density of 1242 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 64,690 houses in the sub-district, including 51,768 urban houses and 12,922 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.17% population of ongole mandal is literate, out of which 77.66% males and 66.65% females are literate.
List of Villages in Ongole Mandal
Ongole Mandal has a total of 17 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 Ongole Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Chejerla | Chejarla | Ongole (16 km) |
2 | Cheruvu Kommu Palem | N/A | Ongole (6 km) |
3 | Devaram Padu | Boddulurivaripalem | Ongole (22 km) |
4 | Gudimella Padu | N/A | Ongole (7 km) |
5 | Karavadi | Dasarajupalli | Ongole (12 km) |
6 | Koppolu | N/A | Ongole (3 km) |
7 | Kothamamidipalem | N/A | Ongole (3 km) |
8 | Malleshwarapuram | N/A | Ongole |
9 | Mangaladri Puram | Yarajarla | Ongole (10 km) |
10 | Mukthinutala Padu | N/A | Ongole (5 km) |
11 | Narasa Puram | N/A | Ongole (4 km) |
12 | Pelluru | N/A | Ongole (5 km) |
13 | Sarvereddy Palem | Sarvereddypalem | Ongole (7 km) |
14 | Throvagunta | Mandurivaripalem | Ongole (4 km) |
15 | Ulichi | Ulichi | Ongole (17 km) |
16 | Vengamukka Palem | N/A | Ongole (5 km) |
17 | Yerajerla | Yarajarla | Ongole (9 km) |
Population of Ongole Mandal
The population profile of Ongole 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 Ongole's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,53,122 | 48,376 | 2,04,746 |
Male Population | 1,26,983 | 24,148 | 1,02,835 |
Female Population | 1,26,139 | 24,228 | 1,01,911 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,500 | 4,756 | 19,744 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,635 | 2,407 | 10,228 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,865 | 2,349 | 9,516 |
Literate Population | 1,82,682 | 29,054 | 1,53,628 |
Literate Male Population | 98,615 | 16,449 | 82,166 |
Literate Female Population | 84,067 | 12,605 | 71,462 |
Illiterate Population | 70,440 | 19,322 | 51,118 |
Illiterate Male Population | 28,368 | 7,699 | 20,669 |
Illiterate Female Population | 42,072 | 11,623 | 30,449 |
Total Households | 64,690 | 12,922 | 51,768 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ongole 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 |
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Total SC Population | 45,660 | 15,894 | 29,766 |
SC Male Population | 22,874 | 7,990 | 14,884 |
SC Female Population | 22,786 | 7,904 | 14,882 |
Total ST Population | 6,492 | 869 | 5,623 |
ST Male Population | 3,267 | 442 | 2,825 |
ST Female Population | 3,225 | 427 | 2,798 |
Population Density | 1,242 / km² | 274 / km² | 7,527 / km² |