Obagunta is a village and gram panchayat located in the Shabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district, in the state of Telangana, India (formerly part of Andhra Pradesh). It is situated approximately 7 km from Shabad and about 70 km from Hyderabad.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Obagunta has a total population of 358 individuals residing in 92 households. The population consists of 185 males and 173 females, yielding a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. The village has 40 children in the 0–6 years age group.
The literacy rate of Obagunta is 48.88%, with male literacy at 56.76% and female literacy at 40.46%. There are 175 literate residents and 183 illiterate residents.
The village has a significant Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 206 individuals (57.54% of the total population) and a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 13 individuals.
Geography and Administration
Obagunta covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares. The village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with Bobbligam serving as its Gram Panchayat. The local pincode is 509217. The official language is Telugu.
Economy
The primary agricultural product in the region is cotton cultivation. The total sown/agricultural area is 41 hectares, with 91 hectares classified as un-irrigated land.
Connectivity
Obagunta is connected by an all-weather road. Public bus service is available within 5–10 km distance. The nearest railway station is located more than 10 km away. The nearest major town and economic center is Hyderabad, approximately 70 km from the village.
References
- Census of India, 2011
- Wikipedia — Obagunta
