Quick Overview: Visakhapatnam (2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,651,857 to 4,850,000 (46.5–48.5 Lakhs)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 2,319,006–2,332,851
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 2,319,189–2,332,851
- Area: 11,161 km²
- Population Density (2011): 384 per km²
- Urban Population (2011): 2,035,922 (47.45%)
- Rural Population (2011): 2,254,667 (52.55%)
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,290,589 |
| 2021 | 4,720,000 |
| 2025 | 4,651,857–4,850,000 |
| 2026 | 4,633,330–4,880,000 |
| 2036 | 4,676,248 |
- Annual growth rate: approx 0.11–0.26%
Historical Census: 1901–2011
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Variation | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 992,833 | 485,000 | 507,000 | – | – |
| 1911 | 1,057,000 | 512,000 | 545,000 | 63,850 | 6.43% |
| 1921 | 1,057,540 | 509,000 | 548,000 | 540 | 0.05% |
| 1931 | 1,176,000 | 572,000 | 604,000 | 119,000 | 11.23% |
| 1941 | 1,314,000 | 645,000 | 669,000 | 138,000 | 11.77% |
| 1951 | 1,484,000 | 733,000 | 751,000 | 170,000 | 12.88% |
| 1961 | 1,665,000 | 833,000 | 832,000 | 181,000 | 12.24% |
| 1971 | 2,036,000 | 1,022,000 | 1,014,000 | 371,000 | 22.26% |
| 1981 | 2,576,000 | 1,301,000 | 1,275,000 | 540,000 | 26.56% |
| 1991 | 3,285,000 | 1,663,000 | 1,622,000 | 709,000 | 27.50% |
| 2001 | 3,832,336 | 1,930,197 | 1,902,139 | 547,336 | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 4,290,589 | 2,138,910 | 2,151,679 | 458,253 | 11.96% |
Urban / Rural Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 47.45 % | 52.55 % |
| Total Population | 2,035,922 | 2,254,667 |
| Male Population | 1,025,676 | 1,113,234 |
| Female Population | 1,010,246 | 1,141,433 |
| Sex Ratio | 985 | 1,025 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 946 | 972 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 193,946 | 258,267 |
| Literacy Rate | 81.22 % | 53.71 % |
| Male Literacy | 86.88 % | 62.96 % |
| Female Literacy | 75.51 % | 44.74 % |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % 2011 | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,105,320 | 95.68% | 4,450,988 |
| Muslim | 86,330 | 2.01% | 93,599 |
| Christian | 77,607 | 1.81% | 84,142 |
| Sikh | 2,301 | 0.05% | 2,495 |
| Jain | 2,316 | 0.05% | 2,511 |
| Buddhist | 850 | 0.02% | 922 |
| Others | 286 | 0.01% | 310 |
| Not Stated | 15,579 | 0.36% | 16,891 |
Literacy Data
| Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall (2011) | 66.91 % | 74.56 % | 59.34 % |
| Urban | 81.22 % | 86.88 % | 75.51 % |
| Rural | 53.71 % | 62.96 % | 44.74 % |
| Religion | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.36 % | 74.08 % | 58.71 % |
| Muslim | 80.96 % | 87.09 % | 74.69 % |
| Christian | 78.38 % | 84.24 % | 73.00 % |
| Not Stated | 70.61 % | 78.10 % | 63.53 % |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Data
- SC Population: 329,486 (7.68%), Sex Ratio: 1,023
- ST Population: 618,500 (14.42%), Sex Ratio: 1,042
Economic, Workforce & Households Data
- Households: 1,097,042
- Total Workers: 1,889,879 (44.05% of population)
- Male Workers: 1,239,064
- Female Workers: 650,815
- Families living houseless (footpath/without roof): 1,806
- Houseless persons: 5,740
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total: 452,213 (10.54%)
- Boys: 230,630
- Girls: 221,583
- Child Sex Ratio: 961
- Urban child: 193,946 (9.72%)
- Rural child: 258,267 (11.45%)
City / Metro Stats
| City Name | 2011 Population | 2025 Estimate | Male (2011) | Female (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (Municipal Corporation) | 1,728,128 | 1,873,636 | 873,599 | 854,529 |
Subdistrict / Taluk List
| Subdistrict / Tahsil |
|---|
| Anakapalle |
| Anandapuram |
| Ananthagiri |
| Araku Valley |
| Atchutapuram |
| Bheemunipatnam |
| Butchayyapeta |
| Cheedikada |
| Chintapalle |
| Chodavaram |
| Devarapalle |
| Dumbriguda |
| G.Madugula |
| Gajuwaka |
| Golugonda |
| Gudem Kotha Veedhi |
| Hukumpeta |
| K.Kotapadu |
| Kasimkota |
| Kotauratla |
| Koyyuru |
| Madugula |
| Makavarapalem |
| Munagapaka |
| Munchingi Puttu |
| Nakkapalle |
| Narsipatnam |
| Nathavaram |
| Paderu |
| Padmanabham |
| Paravada |
| Payakaraopeta |
| Peda Bayalu |
| Pedagantyada |
| Pendurthi |
| Rambilli |
| Ravikamatham |
| Rolugunta |
| S.Rayavaram |
| Sabbavaram |
| Visakhapatnam (Rural) |
| Visakhapatnam (Urban) |
| Yelamanchili |
Key Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- Sex ratio among the highest in Andhra Pradesh districts (1,006)
- SC: 7.68%, ST: 14.42% (highest among AP big districts)
- Big contrast between urban (81.22%) and rural (53.71%) literacy
- Child ratio/0-6 population is dropping (was 10.54% in 2011)
- Main city: Visakhapatnam (1.7M+ population, rapid growth)