Chilamathur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chilamathur Tehsil has a population of 51.46 k (51,456) with 25.76 k (25,759) males and 25.70 k (25,697) females.The sex ratio in Chilamathur is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chilamathur Tehsil is 5.50 k (5,501) which is 10.69% of Chilamathur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chilamathur Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chilamathur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantapur District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

51.46 k

Toatl Population

25.76 k

Male Population

25.70 k

Female Population

Chilamathur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chilamathur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 55.24 k (55,241), indicating a 7.36% increased from Chilamathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.60 k, and the estimated female population is 27.64 k.

Chilamathur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chilamathur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 55.43 k (55,432), projecting a 7.73% increased from Chilamathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.69 k, and the estimated female population is 27.75 k.

Chilamathur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chilamathur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 46.34 k (46,335), accounting for 90.05% of the Chilamathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.21 k (23,206), and the Hindu female population is around 23.13 k (23,129).

Chilamathur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chilamathur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.03 k (5,026), accounting for 9.77% of the Chilamathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.51 k (2,512), and the Muslim female population is around 2.51 k (2,514).

Chilamathur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu46,33590.05%
Muslim5,0269.77%
Religion not stated470.09%
Christian370.07%
Sikh50.01%
Buddhist30.01%
Other religions and persuasions30.01%
Jain00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chilamathur Urban Population

The Urban population of Chilamathur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Chilamathur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Chilamathur Rural Population

The Rural population of Chilamathur Tehsil is 51.46 k (51,456), with 25.76 k (25,759) being males and 25.70 k (25,697) being females, making up 100% of the Chilamathur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 998 females for every 1000 males.

Chilamathur Literacy Rate

Chilamathur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chilamathur Tehsil is 70.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chilamathur Tehsil is 52.02 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chilamathur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Chilamathur Tehsil, it is around 61.49%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chilamathur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.49 70.97 52.02
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.49 70.97 52.02

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chilamathur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.58 70.36 50.8
Muslim 69.83 76.68 62.99
Religion not stated 60 58.82 60.87
Christian 82.35 82.35 82.35

Chilamathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chilamathur Tehsil is 6.79 k (6,786) with 3.39 k (3,389) males and 3.40 k (3,397) females, which is 13.19% of Chilamathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Chilamathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chilamathur Tehsil is 1.37 k (1,373) with 690 (690) males and 683 (683) females, which is 2.67% of Chilamathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chilamathur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 998
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 998

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chilamathur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 997
Muslim 1001
Religion not stated 1474
Christian 1056

Chilamathur Area & Households

The Total Area of Chilamathur Tehsil is 249.79 Square KM, with a population density of 206 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Chilamathur Tehsil are 21.The Total Number of households in Chilamathur Tehsil are 12.22 k(12,217).

Chilamathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chilamathur Tehsil, there are about 26.90 k (26,903) workers, making up nearly 52.28% of the Chilamathur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 15.38 k (15,382) are male workers, and about 11.52 k (11,521) are female workers.

Chilamathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 55.24 k (55,241) 7.36%
2025 55.43 k (55,432) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 55.57 k (55,567) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 55.66 k (55,663) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 55.76 k (55,760) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 55.86 k (55,856) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 55.95 k (55,952) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 56.00 k (56,002) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 56.02 k (56,018) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 56.03 k (56,034) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 56.05 k (56,050) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 56.07 k (56,065) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 56.08 k (56,082) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chilamathur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 56.08 k (56,082), with a male population of 27.93 k (27,925) and a female population of 28.16 k (28,157). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Chilamathur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Chilamathur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chilamathur is 51.46 k (51,456).

The estimated population of Chilamathur in 2024 is approximately 55.24 k (55,241).

Hindu constitute 90.05% of Chilamathur population, amounting to approximately 46.34 k (46,335) people.

Muslim constitute 9.77% of Chilamathur population, totaling around 5.03 k (5,026) people.

Hindu: 90.05%, Muslim: 9.77%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Christian: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chilamathur is 6.79 k (13.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.37 k (2.67%).

In Chilamathur, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 51.46 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chilamathur is 61.49%, with male literacy at 70.97% and female literacy at 52.02%.

The sex ratio in Chilamathur is 998 females for every 1000 males.

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