Chittoor District Population 2011–2026: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio

The Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh had a population of 4,174,064 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 4,710,000 by 2025. It has an area of 15,151 sq km and population density of 275 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 997 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 71.53.The child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 89.44% and Telugu is the main language spoken by 76.71%. The district population is 29.50% urban and 70.50% rural, and Scheduled Caste accounts for 18.81% of the total population.There are a total of 1,023,059 households in the district.

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

Description 2011 Value 2001 Value
Actual Population Total 4,174,064 3,745,875
Male Population Count 2,090,204 1,889,016
Female Population Count 2,083,860 1,856,859
Total District Households 1,023,059 857,006
  • Population: growing at slow pace
  • Living setup: majorly village based population
  • Education tracking: literacy levels are rising
  • Family structures: over ten lakh residential units

Historic Census Data and Growth Rates

Census Year Total Population Data Decadal Growth Rate
1901 1,036,464 --
1911 1,120,443 8.10%
1921 1,154,642 3.05%
1931 1,273,838 10.32%
1941 1,438,017 12.89%
1951 1,658,485 15.33%
1961 1,917,428 15.61%
1971 2,282,608 19.05%
1981 2,736,435 19.88%
1991 3,265,092 19.32%
2001 3,745,875 14.73%
2011 4,174,064 11.43%

Population Projections for the District

Estimated Year Projected Population Count
2021 4,590,000
2025 4,710,000
2026 4,740,000
2031 4,870,000
  • District census tracks historical shifts
  • Demographics show slowing growth speed
  • Urban rural data changes every decade

Gender and Literacy Breakdown

Demographic Metric Total Value Male Stats Female Stats
Average Literacy Rate 71.53% 79.83%
Total Literates 2,664,510 1,484,794
General Sex Ratio 997 --
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 931 --
  • Male literacy: touches almost eighty percent
  • Female literacy: lower at sixty-three percent
  • Overall reading: better than previous decade counts

Religious Demographics and Language Data

  • Sikh
  • Religion Name Total Believers Count Percentage Share
    Hindu 3,733,356 89.44%
    Muslim 400,042 9.58%
    Christian 24,629 0.59%
    Jain 2,453 0.06%
    844 0.02%
    Buddhist 365 0.01%
    Other Religions 525 0.01%
    Religion Not Stated 11,850 0.28%
    Language Spoken Total Speakers Count Percentage Contribution
    Telugu 3,201,952 76.71%
    Tamil 425,780 10.20%
    Urdu 398,545 9.55%
    Kannada 92,548 2.22%
    Hindi 25,480 0.61%

    Caste Demographics and Child Population

    Social Group Category Total Inhabitants Count Percentage Portion
    Scheduled Caste (SC) 785,152 18.81%
    Scheduled Tribe (ST) 159,165 3.81%
    Child Population (0-6 Years) 448,746 10.75%
    • SC population: forms major group share
    • ST groups: small scattered tribal presence
    • Child count: near four and half lakhs

    Urban Rural Data and Workforce Statistics

    Sector Attributes Rural Data Values Urban Data Values
    Percentage Share Of Population 70.50% 29.50%
    Total Population Count 2,942,752 1,231,312
    Literacy Percentage Rate 66.95% 82.44%
    Average Sex Ratio Count 994 1004
    Child Sex Ratio Count 932 929
    Worker Classification Type Male Workers Female Workers Total Workers
    Main Workers Group 1,054,124 541,652 1,595,776
    Marginal Workers Group 148,512 227,851 376,363
    Non-Workers Population 887,568 1,314,357 2,201,925

    Administrative Divisions and Regional Code Info

    Administrative Entity Total Numerical Count
    Sub-Districts / Taluks Count 66 Mandals
    Total Village Locations 1,399 Villages
    Statutory Towns Number 4 Towns
    Census Towns Listed 11 Towns

    City List and Urban Center Details

    City / Urban Locality Population Group Literacy Levels
    Chittoor City 153,756 85.45%
    Tirupati City 287,485 87.55%
    Madanapalle Town 135,485 81.44%
    Srikalahasti Town 80,056 78.50%

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Question: What is the primary language spoken here? Telugu language is spoken by 76.71% people.
    • Question: Is the district population mostly rural? Yes over 70% people live in villages.
    • Question: What is the general literacy mark? The total district literacy is around 71.53%.
    • Question: How high is the density of people? It stands at 275 individuals per square kilometer.