Prakasam District - Population 2011-2025
Prakasam District Population 2011-2025, Andhra Pradesh census, religion, literacy, SC/ST, urban/rural, city, child, sex ratio, Historical Census Data
Quick Overview: Prakasam (2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,810,000–3,683,513 (38.10–36.84 Lakhs)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 1,859,147–1,914,000
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 1,824,366–1,896,000
- Area: 17,626 km²
- Population Density (2011): 193 per km²
- Urban Population (2011): 664,582 (19.56%)
- Rural Population (2011): 2,732,866 (80.44%)
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 3,397,448 |
| 2021 | 3,710,000 |
| 2025 | 3,810,000–3,683,513 |
| 2026 | 3,820,000 |
| 2036 | 3,702,827 |
- Annual growth: ~0.11–0.26%
Historical Census: 1901–2011
| Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth | % |
| 1901 | 975,037 | 489,000 | 487,000 | – | – |
| 1911 | 1,069,000 | 535,000 | 534,000 | 94,000 | 9.61% |
| 1921 | 1,118,000 | 561,000 | 557,000 | 49,000 | 4.58% |
| 1931 | 1,205,000 | 605,000 | 601,000 | 87,000 | 7.83% |
| 1941 | 1,344,000 | 678,000 | 666,000 | 139,000 | 11.50% |
| 1951 | 1,464,000 | 739,000 | 725,000 | 120,000 | 8.92% |
| 1961 | 1,672,000 | 839,000 | 832,000 | 208,000 | 14.21% |
| 1971 | 1,920,000 | 966,000 | 954,000 | 248,000 | 14.85% |
| 1981 | 2,330,000 | 1,178,000 | 1,152,000 | 410,000 | 21.33% |
| 1991 | 2,759,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,359,000 | 429,000 | 18.44% |
| 2001 | 3,059,423 | 1,552,332 | 1,507,091 | 300,423 | 10.88% |
| 2011 | 3,397,448 | 1,714,764 | 1,682,684 | 338,025 | 11.05% |
Urban / Rural Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Urban | Rural |
|---|
| Population (%) | 19.56% | 80.44% |
| Total Population | 664,582 | 2,732,866 |
| Male | 332,123 | 1,382,641 |
| Female | 332,459 | 1,350,225 |
| Sex Ratio | 1001 | 977 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 945 | 930 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 67,187 | 311,074 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.43% | 59.29% |
| Male Literacy | 85.73% | 69.80% |
| Female Literacy | 71.18% | 48.60% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion | Population | % | 2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 3,150,195 | 92.72% | 3,415,441 |
| Muslim | 220,654 | 6.49% | 239,233 |
| Christian | 18,775 | 0.55% | 20,356 |
| Sikh | 266 | 0.01% | 288 |
| Buddhist | 97 | 0.00% | 105 |
| Jain | 204 | 0.01% | 221 |
| Others | 206 | 0.01% | 223 |
| Not Stated | 7,051 | 0.21% | 7,645 |
Literacy Data
| Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Overall | 63.08% | 72.92% | 53.11% |
| Urban | 78.43% | 85.73% | 71.18% |
| Rural | 59.29% | 69.80% | 48.60% |
| Religion | Avg. Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 62.56% | 72.38% | 52.60% |
| Muslim | 69.33% | 79.99% | 58.67% |
| Christian | 75.76% | 81.64% | 70.29% |
| Not Stated | 64.78% | 74.63% | 55.20% |
Scheduled Caste & Tribe Data
- SC Population (2011): 787,861 (23.19%), Sex Ratio: 984
- ST Population (2011): 151,145 (4.45%), Sex Ratio: 972
Workforce & Households
- Households: 860,463
- Total Workers: 1,700,567 (50.05% of total population)
- Male Workers: 991,842
- Female Workers: 708,725
- Houseless families: 1,086
- Houseless persons: 3,482
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total: 378,261 (11.13%)
- Boys: 195,753
- Girls: 182,508
- Child Sex Ratio: 932
- Urban child pop.: 67,187 (10.40%)
- Rural child pop.: 311,074 (11.13%)
City / Metro Stats
| City Name |
2011 Population |
2025 Estimate |
Male (2011) |
Female (2011) |
| Ongole (Municipality) |
204,746 |
221,986 |
102,835 |
101,911 |
| Ongole (Urban Agglomeration) |
208,344 |
225,997 |
104,646 |
103,698 |
| Chirala (Urban Agglomeration) |
162,471 |
176,106 |
80,019 |
82,452 |
Subdistrict / Taluk List
- Addanki
- Ardhaveedu
- Ballikurava
- Bestawaripeta
- Chandra Sekhara Puram
- Chimakurthi
- Chinaganjam
- Chirala
- Cumbum
- Darsi
- Donakonda
- Dornala
- Giddalur
- Gudluru
- Hanumanthuni Padu
- Inkollu
- Janakavarampanguluru
- Kandukur
- Kanigiri
- Karamchedu
- Komarolu
- Konakanamitla
- Kondapi
- Korisapadu
- Kotha Patnam
- Kurichedu
- Lingasamudram
- Maddipadu
- Markapur
- Marripudi
- Martur
- Mundlamuru
- Naguluppala Padu
- Ongole
- Pamur
- Parchur
- Peda Araveedu
- Pedacherlo Palle
- Podili
- Ponnaluru
- Pullalacheruvu
- Racherla
- Santhamaguluru
- Santhanuthala Padu
- Singarayakonda
- Tangutur
- Tarlupadu
- Thallur
- Tripuranthakam
- Ulavapadu
- Veligandla
- Vetapalem
- Voletivaripalem
- Yeddana Pudi
- Yerragondapalem
- Zarugumilli
Key Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- Low literacy (63.08%), below AP average; rural literacy gap significant
- High SC share: 23.19%; ST share 4.45%
- Child proportion shrinking, and sex ratio stable near 981
- Main city: Ongole (Municipality and Agglomeration), Chirala
- Decadal growth near national norms; moderate urbanization (~20%)