Chittoor District - Population 2011-2025
Chittoor District Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview: Chittoor District Census 2021
- Estimated Population (2021): 4,570,000 (45.7 Lakhs)
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,525,520–4,700,000 (45.26–47 Lakhs)
- Population (2011): 4,174,064 (41.74 Lakhs)
- Male (2011): 2,090,204
- Female (2011): 2,083,860
- Sex Ratio (2011): 997 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 931
- Area: 15,152 km²
- Population Density (2011): 275/km²
- Urban Population (2011): 1,231,386 (29.50%)
- Rural Population (2011): 2,942,678 (70.50%)
- Households (2011): 1,047,105
Population Projections (2011–2031)
Year | Projected Population |
2011 | 4,174,064 (41.74 Lakhs) |
2021 | 4,570,000 (45.70 Lakhs) |
2022 | 4,610,000 (46.17 Lakhs) |
2023 | 4,640,000 (46.50 Lakhs) |
2024 | 4,670,000 (46.78 Lakhs) |
2025 | 4,700,000 (47.01 Lakhs) |
2026 | 4,720,000 (47.22 Lakhs) |
2027 | 4,730,000 (47.39 Lakhs) |
2028 | 4,750,000 (47.54 Lakhs) |
2029 | 4,760,000 (47.66 Lakhs) |
2030 | 4,770,000 (47.77 Lakhs) |
2031 | 4,780,000 (47.86 Lakhs) |
Historic Census: 2001–2011
Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth % | Sex Ratio |
2001 | 3,745,875 | 1,889,690 | 1,856,185 | 14.86% | 982 |
2011 | 4,174,064 | 2,090,204 | 2,083,860 | 11.43% | 997 |
Urban & Rural Data (2011)
Description | Urban | Rural |
Population (%) | 29.50% | 70.50% |
Total Population | 1,231,386 | 2,942,678 |
Male Population | 616,152 | 1,474,052 |
Female Population | 615,234 | 1,468,626 |
Sex Ratio | 999 | 996 |
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 926 | 932 |
Child Population (0-6) | 124,378 | 320,194 |
Male Child (0-6) | 64,588 | 165,695 |
Female Child (0-6) | 59,790 | 154,499 |
Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.10% | 10.88% |
Literates | 910,662 | 1,757,216 |
Male Literates | 486,043 | 998,751 |
Female Literates | 424,619 | 758,465 |
Average Literacy | 82.26% | 67.01% |
Male Literacy | 88.12% | 76.34% |
Female Literacy | 76.45% | 57.72% |
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- SC Population (2011): 834,168 (20%)
- ST Population (2011): 181,236 (4.3%)
- SC Population Sex Ratio: 996
- ST Population Sex Ratio: 1,004
Literacy Data
- Average Literacy (2011): 71.53%
- Male Literacy: 79.83%
- Female Literacy: 63.28%
- Total Literates (2011): 2,667,878
- Male Literates: 1,484,794
- Female Literates: 1,183,084
Religion-wise Population
Description | 2011 Population | Percentage | 2025 Estimate |
Hindu | 3,737,588 | 89.54% | 4,052,293 |
Muslim | 397,870 | 9.53% | 431,371 |
Christian | 24,129 | 0.58% | 26,161 |
Sikh | 867 | 0.02% | 940 |
Buddhist | 253 | 0.01% | 274 |
Jain | 1,322 | 0.03% | 1,433 |
Others | 358 | 0.01% | 388 |
Not Stated | 11,677 | 0.28% | 12,660 |
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total: 444,572 (10.65%)
- Boys: 230,283
- Girls: 214,289
- Sex Ratio (0-6): 931
Houseless Data (2011)
- Houseless families: 1,801
- Houseless persons: 5,120
- % of Population: 0.12%
Geographical Data
- Area: 15,152 km²
- Towns: 14
- Villages: 1,504
- Households: 1,047,105
Workforce Profile
- Total Workers (2011): 2,218,474 (53.17%)
- Male Workers: 1,295,389
- Female Workers: 923,085
Major Cities & Urban Agglomerations
City Name | 2011 Population | Male | Female | 2025 Estimate |
Tirupati (Municipal Corporation) | 287,482 | 146,225 | 141,257 | 311,688 |
Chittoor (Municipality) | 153,756 | 76,591 | 77,165 | 166,702 |
Madanapalle (Municipality) | 136,414 | 68,345 | 68,069 | 147,900 |
Urban Agglomerations | 2011 Population | Male | Female |
Tirupati (UA) | 461,900 | 232,359 | 229,541 |
Madanapalle (UA) | 180,180 | 90,700 | 89,480 |
Chittoor (UA) | 175,647 | 87,509 | 88,138 |
Subdistrict / Tahsil (Mandal) List – Chittoor District
- Bangarupalem
- Baireddipalle
- B.Kothakota
- Chandragiri
- Chittoor
- Gangadhar Nellore
- Gangavaram
- G.D.Nellore
- Gudipala
- Irala
- Kallur
- Kuppam
- Kunapuli
- K.V.Palle
- Madanapalle
- Mulakalacheruvu
- Palamaner
- Palasamudram
- Peddapanjani
- Piler
- Punganur
- Puthalapattu
- Ramakuppam
- Rompicherla
- S.R.Puram
- Santipuram
- Sodam
- Srikalahasti
- Thamballapalle
- Tirupati (Rural)
- Tirupati (Urban)
- Venkatagiri Kota
- Yadamari
- Yerravaripalem
Key Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- Religious majority: ~90% Hindu, ~9.5% Muslim
- SC+ST close to 24% (20% SC, 4.3% ST)
- Urbanization: nearly 30%
- Sex ratio close to parity, higher in rural areas
- Literacy above national/AP average (71.53%)—but gender gap >16%
- Tirupati is the largest urban center
- Slowing population growth, but sustained urban expansion