Adilabad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Adilabad District has a population of 27.41 Lac (27,41,239) with 13.70 Lac (13,69,597) males and 13.72 Lac (13,71,642) females.The sex ratio in Adilabad is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Adilabad District is 3.10 Lac (3,09,992) which is 11.31% of Adilabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Adilabad District is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Adilabad District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.

27.41 Lac

Toatl Population

13.70 Lac

Male Population

13.72 Lac

Female Population

Adilabad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Adilabad District current estimated population is projected to be 29.43 Lac (29,42,871), indicating a 7.36% increased from Adilabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.76 Lac.

Adilabad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Adilabad District estimated population is projected to be 29.53 Lac (29,53,002), projecting a 7.73% increased from Adilabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.81 Lac.

Adilabad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Adilabad District, with a total Hindu population of 24.00 Lac (23,99,901), accounting for 87.55% of the Adilabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.98 Lac (11,98,137), and the Hindu female population is around 12.02 Lac (12,01,764).

Adilabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Adilabad District, with a total Muslim population of 2.76 Lac (2,75,970), accounting for 10.07% of the Adilabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.39 Lac (1,38,886), and the Muslim female population is around 1.37 Lac (1,37,084).

Adilabad Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu23,99,90187.55%
Muslim2,75,97010.07%
Buddhist25,5100.93%
Religion not stated22,1200.81%
Christian15,4220.56%
Sikh1,3770.05%
Jain6170.02%
Other religions and persuasions3220.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Adilabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Adilabad District is 7.60 Lac (7,60,259), with 3.84 Lac (3,84,294) being males and 3.76 Lac (3,75,965) being females, making up 27.73% of the Adilabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Adilabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Adilabad District is 19.81 Lac (19,80,980), with 9.85 Lac (9,85,303) being males and 9.96 Lac (9,95,677) being females, making up 72.27% of the Adilabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

Adilabad Literacy Rate

Adilabad District has a literacy rate of 61.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Adilabad District is 70.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Adilabad District is 51.31 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Adilabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.63%, while in the rural regions of Adilabad District, it is around 55.29%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Adilabad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.01 70.81 51.31
Urban Area 75.63 83.3 67.83
Rural Area 55.29 65.83 44.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Adilabad

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 59.41 69.55 49.39
Muslim 73.81 80.57 67.01
Buddhist 64.31 75.56 52.99
Religion not stated 66.07 76.2 56.26

Adilabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Adilabad District is 4.89 Lac (4,88,596) with 2.43 Lac (2,42,844) males and 2.46 Lac (2,45,752) females, which is 17.82% of Adilabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

Adilabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Adilabad District is 4.96 Lac (4,95,794) with 2.47 Lac (2,47,472) males and 2.48 Lac (2,48,322) females, which is 18.09% of Adilabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Adilabad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1002
Urban Area 979
Rural Area 1011

Sex Ratio by Religion in Adilabad

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1004
Muslim 988
Buddhist 976
Religion not stated 1016

Adilabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Adilabad District is 16,105 Square KM, with a population density of 170 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Adilabad District are 22 and the Total Number of Villages in Adilabad District are 1,725.The Total Number of households in Adilabad District are 6.50 Lac(6,49,849).

Adilabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Adilabad District, there are about 13.24 Lac (13,23,667) workers, making up nearly 48.29% of the Adilabad District total population. Out of these, around 7.49 Lac (7,48,939) are male workers, and about 5.75 Lac (5,74,728) are female workers.

Adilabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Adilabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,55,099, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 27,41,239 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 27.65% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.03%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Adilabad District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,55,099 to 27,41,239.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 27.65%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 4.55 Lac ----- ----- 2.29 Lac 2.26 Lac
1911 5.79 Lac 1.24 Lac 27.2452807 2.93 Lac 2.86 Lac
1921 6.05 Lac 25.87 k 4.467683891 3.10 Lac 2.95 Lac
1931 6.98 Lac 92.62 k 15.30934072 3.57 Lac 3.41 Lac
1941 7.56 Lac 58.76 k 8.423119929 3.83 Lac 3.73 Lac
1951 8.32 Lac 75.26 k 9.950842084 4.14 Lac 4.17 Lac
1961 10.09 Lac 1.78 Lac 21.36748437 5.10 Lac 5.00 Lac
1971 12.88 Lac 2.79 Lac 27.64868839 6.52 Lac 6.36 Lac
1981 16.40 Lac 3.52 Lac 27.32243152 8.29 Lac 8.12 Lac
1991 20.82 Lac 4.42 Lac 26.95286877 10.52 Lac 10.30 Lac
2001 24.88 Lac 4.06 Lac 19.47313754 12.51 Lac 12.37 Lac
2011 27.41 Lac 2.53 Lac 10.17828355 13.70 Lac 13.72 Lac

Historical Population of Adilabad by Census Year 1901-2011

Adilabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 29.43 Lac (29,42,871) 7.36%
2025 29.53 Lac (29,53,002) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 29.60 Lac (29,60,215) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 29.65 Lac (29,65,335) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 29.71 Lac (29,70,511) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 29.76 Lac (29,75,632) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 29.81 Lac (29,80,752) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 29.83 Lac (29,83,395) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 29.84 Lac (29,84,221) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 29.85 Lac (29,85,102) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 29.86 Lac (29,85,928) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 29.87 Lac (29,86,754) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 29.88 Lac (29,87,635) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Adilabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.88 Lac (29,87,635), with a male population of 14.85 Lac (14,84,733) and a female population of 15.03 Lac (15,02,940). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Adilabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Adilabad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Adilabad is 27.41 Lac (27,41,239).

The estimated population of Adilabad in 2024 is approximately 29.43 Lac (29,42,871).

Hindu constitute 87.55% of Adilabad population, amounting to approximately 24.00 Lac (23,99,901) people.

Muslim constitute 10.07% of Adilabad population, totaling around 2.76 Lac (2,75,970) people.

Hindu: 87.55%, Muslim: 10.07%, Buddhist: 0.93%, Religion not stated: 0.81%, Christian: 0.56%, Sikh: 0.05%, Jain: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Adilabad is 4.89 Lac (17.82%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.96 Lac (18.09%).

In Adilabad, 7.60 Lac (27.73%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 19.81 Lac (72.27%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Adilabad is 61.01%, with male literacy at 70.81% and female literacy at 51.31%.

The sex ratio in Adilabad is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Adilabad population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.