Quick Overview: East Godavari (2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 5,552,469 (55.52 Lakhs)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 2,762,000–2,786,056
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 2,791,000–2,802,232
- Area: 10,807 km²
- Population Density (2011): 477 per km²
- Urban Population (2011): 1,313,972 (25.49%)
- Rural Population (2011): 3,840,324 (74.51%)
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,154,296 (51.54 Lakhs) |
| 2021 | 5,380,000 (53.80 Lakhs) |
| 2025 | 5,552,469 (55.52 Lakhs) |
| 2026 | 5,566,031 (55.66 Lakhs) |
| 2036 | 5,617,589 (56.18 Lakhs) |
- Annual growth rate: 0.11–0.26%
Historical Census: 1901–2011
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Variation | Variation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1,339,029 | 657,000 | 682,000 | - | - |
| 1911 | 1,511,000 | 741,000 | 771,000 | 172,000 | 12.86% |
| 1921 | 1,537,000 | 752,000 | 785,000 | 26,000 | 1.70% |
| 1931 | 1,757,000 | 867,000 | 890,000 | 220,000 | 14.31% |
| 1941 | 1,977,000 | 983,000 | 993,000 | 220,000 | 12.52% |
| 1951 | 2,302,000 | 1,150,000 | 1,152,000 | 325,000 | 16.45% |
| 1961 | 2,608,000 | 1,305,000 | 1,303,000 | 306,000 | 13.32% |
| 1971 | 3,087,000 | 1,547,000 | 1,540,000 | 479,000 | 18.36% |
| 1981 | 3,701,000 | 1,857,000 | 1,844,000 | 614,000 | 19.88% |
| 1991 | 4,541,000 | 2,273,000 | 2,268,000 | 840,000 | 22.70% |
| 2001 | 4,901,420 | 2,459,640 | 2,441,780 | 360,420 | 7.93% |
| 2011 | 5,154,296 | 2,569,688 | 2,584,608 | 252,876 | 5.16% |
Urban / Rural Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 25.49 % | 74.51 % |
| Total Population | 1,313,972 | 3,840,324 |
| Male Population | 647,395 | 1,922,293 |
| Female Population | 666,577 | 1,918,031 |
| Sex Ratio | 1030 | 998 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 968 | 968 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 126,976 | 395,078 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 64,514 | 200,730 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 62,462 | 194,348 |
| Literacy Rate | 80.78 % | 67.62 % |
| Male Literacy | 84.62 % | 71.08 % |
| Female Literacy | 77.07 % | 64.17 % |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Est.)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % 2011 | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,983,330 | 96.68 % | 5,402,926 |
| Muslim | 77,777 | 1.51 % | 84,326 |
| Christian | 77,825 | 1.51 % | 84,378 |
| Sikh | 738 | 0.01 % | 800 |
| Buddhist | 413 | 0.01 % | 448 |
| Jain | 4,149 | 0.08 % | 4,498 |
| Others | 403 | 0.01 % | 437 |
| Not Stated | 9,661 | 0.19 % | 10,474 |
Literacy Data
| Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70.99 % | 74.51 % | 67.52 % |
| Urban | 80.78 % | 84.62 % | 77.07 % |
| Rural | 67.62 % | 71.08 % | 64.17 % |
| Religion | Avg. Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.76 % | 74.25 % | 67.30 % |
| Christian | 75.45 % | 79.87 % | 71.64 % |
| Muslim | 79.31 % | 83.93 % | 74.77 % |
| Religion not stated | 76.21 % | 80.49 % | 72.55 % |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Data
- SC Population (2011): 945,269 (468,883 male, 476,386 female, 18.34%)
- ST Population (2011): 213,195 (104,422 male, 108,773 female, 4.14%)
- SC Sex Ratio: 1017 females / 1000 males
- ST Sex Ratio: 1042 females / 1000 males
Economic, Workforce & Households Data
- Households: 1,428,528 (14.29 Lakhs)
- Total Workers: 2,093,681 (40.62% of population)
- Male Workers: 1,545,831
- Female Workers: 547,850
- Families living houseless (footpath/without roof): 1,719
- Houseless persons: 4,214
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total (2011): 522,054 (10.13% of total)
- Boys: 265,244
- Girls: 256,810
- Child Sex Ratio: 968 overall
- Urban child population: 126,976 (9.97%)
- Rural child population: 395,078 (10.44%)
Area, Towns, Villages
- District Area: 10,807 km²
- Number of Towns: 19
- Number of Villages: 1,374
City / Metro Stats
| City Name | Population in 2011 | 2025 Estimate | Male (2011) | Female (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakinada (Municipal Corp) | 312,538 | 338,854 | 152,571 | 159,967 |
| Rajahmundry (Municipal Corp) | 341,831 | 370,613 | 168,735 | 173,096 |
| Urban Agglomeration | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajahmundry | 476,873 | 235,274 | 241,599 |
| Kakinada | 443,028 | 217,459 | 225,569 |
Subdistrict / Taluk List
| Subdistrict / Tahsil |
|---|
| Addateegala |
| Ainavilli |
| Alamuru |
| Allavaram |
| Amalapuram |
| Ambajipeta |
| Anaparthy |
| Atreyapuram |
| Biccavolu |
| Devipatnam |
| Gandepalle |
| Gangavaram |
| Gokavaram |
| Gollaprolu |
| I. Polavaram |
| Jaggampeta |
| Kadiam |
| Kajuluru |
| Kakinada (Rural) |
| Kakinada (Urban) |
| Kapileswarapuram |
| Karapa |
| Katrenikona |
| Kirlampudi |
| Korukonda |
| Kotananduru |
| Kothapalle |
| Kothapeta |
| Malikipuram |
| Mamidikuduru |
| Mandapeta |
| Maredumilli |
| Mummidivaram |
| P.Gannavaram |
| Pamarru |
| Pedapudi |
| Peddapuram |
| Pithapuram |
| Prathipadu |
| Rajahmundry (Urban) |
| Rajahmundry (Rural) |
| Rajanagaram |
| Rajavommangi |
| Ramachandrapuram |
| Rampachodavaram |
| Rangampeta |
| Ravulapalem |
| Rayavaram |
| Razole |
| Rowthulapudi |
| Sakhinetipalle |
| Samalkota |
| Sankhavaram |
| Seethanagaram |
| Thallarevu |
| Thondangi |
| Tuni |
| Uppalaguptam |
| Y. Ramavaram |
| Yeleswaram |
Key Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- Sex ratio above Andhra average (1006 per 1000 males in 2011)
- SC share: 18.34%; ST share: 4.14%
- Child population dropping (10.13% in 2011 vs 12.52% 2001)
- Literacy lower than state average but rising (70.99%)
- Major urban centers: Rajahmundry, Kakinada
- Urban sex ratio exceeds 1000 (1030 in 2011)
- Annual growth rate modest (5.16% increase 2001–2011)