Kovur

Kovur is a Town and Mandal in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore 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 Kovur Block (CD) is 05178. The total area of Kovur Mandal is 84 km². Kovur has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kovur Mandal

Kovur Mandal has a total of 10 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 Kovur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Cherlopalem Cherlo Palem Nellore (10 km)
2Gangavaram Gangavaram Nellore (9 km)
3Inamadugu Inamadugu Nellore (8 km)
4Kovur Kovur Nellore (9 km)
5Leguntapadu Legunta Padu Nellore (10 km)
6Modegunta Modegunta Nellore (15 km)
7Padugupadu Padugupadu Nellore (7 km)
8Patur Paturu Nellore (11 km)
9Pothireddipalem Pothireddy Palem Nellore (9 km)
10Vegur Veguru Nellore (12 km)

Population of Kovur Mandal

The population profile of Kovur 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 Kovur 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 76,598 76,598 N/A
Male Population 37,842 37,842 N/A
Female Population 38,756 38,756 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,836 7,836 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,074 4,074 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,762 3,762 N/A
Literate Population 49,837 49,837 N/A
Literate Male Population 26,364 26,364 N/A
Literate Female Population 23,473 23,473 N/A
Illiterate Population 26,761 26,761 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 11,478 11,478 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 15,283 15,283 N/A
Total Households 20,948 20,948 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 76,598 people. Includes nearly 37,842 males and 38,756 females. Rural population is about 76,598 people.
  • There are around 7,836 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,074 boys and 3,762 girls.
  • Literate population is about 49,837 people. Non-literate population is around 26,761 people.
  • There are nearly 20,948 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kovur 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 15,915 15,915 N/A
SC Male Population 7,788 7,788 N/A
SC Female Population 8,127 8,127 N/A
Total ST Population 12,287 12,287 N/A
ST Male Population 6,196 6,196 N/A
ST Female Population 6,091 6,091 N/A
Population Density 917 / km² 917 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kovur Mandal is approximately 15,915 people, including 7,788 males and 8,127 females. Around 15,915 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kovur Mandal is about 12,287 people, including 6,196 males and 6,091 females. Around 12,287 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 917 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 917 people per sq. km.