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, the sub-district code of Ongole Block (CD) is 05139. The total area of Ongole Mandal is 204 km², which includes 176.60 km² of rural area and 27.20 km² of urban area. Ongole has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ongole Mandal is around 2,53,122 people. This includes 1,26,983 males and 1,26,139 females. Rural population is about 48,376 (24,148 males and 24,228 females), while urban population is nearly 2,04,746 (1,02,835 males and 1,01,911 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,500 of the population, with 12,635 boys and 11,865 girls. Rural areas have 4,756 children, and urban areas have about 19,744 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,82,682 literate people in Ongole Mandal, including 98,615 literate males and 84,067 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 29,054 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,53,628 people.
- About 70,440 people in Ongole Mandal are not literate, including 28,368 males and 42,072 females. Rural areas include 19,322 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 51,118 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 64,690 households, with 12,922 in villages and 51,768 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ongole 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ongole Mandal is approximately 45,660 people, including 22,874 males and 22,786 females. Around 15,894 people live in rural parts. Nearly 29,766 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ongole Mandal is about 6,492 people, including 3,267 males and 3,225 females. Around 869 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,623 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,242 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 274 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,527 people per sq. km.