Dharmavaram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dharmavaram Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,479) with 88.23 k (88,233) males and 84.25 k (84,246) females.The sex ratio in Dharmavaram is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 18.11 k (18,109) which is 10.5% of Dharmavaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 873 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dharmavaram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dharmavaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,85,166), indicating a 7.36% increased from Dharmavaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.53 k, and the estimated female population is 90.63 k.

Dharmavaram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dharmavaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,85,804), projecting a 7.73% increased from Dharmavaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 94.83 k, and the estimated female population is 90.96 k.

Dharmavaram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharmavaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.53 Lac (1,53,408), accounting for 88.94% of the Dharmavaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.49 k (78,487), and the Hindu female population is around 74.92 k (74,921).

Dharmavaram Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharmavaram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.17 k (18,169), accounting for 10.53% of the Dharmavaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.32 k (9,322), and the Muslim female population is around 8.85 k (8,847).

Dharmavaram Religion Wise Population

Dharmavaram Urban Population

The Urban population of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,874), with 62.25 k (62,250) being males and 59.62 k (59,624) being females, making up 70.66% of the Dharmavaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmavaram Rural Population

The Rural population of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 50.61 k (50,605), with 25.98 k (25,983) being males and 24.62 k (24,622) being females, making up 29.34% of the Dharmavaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmavaram Literacy Rate

Dharmavaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 76.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 58.67 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharmavaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.07%, while in the rural regions of Dharmavaram Tehsil, it is around 60.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharmavaram

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	67.87	76.76	58.67
Urban Area	71.07	79.5	62.37
Rural Area	60.17	70.19	49.66

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharmavaram

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.7	76.66	58.41
Muslim	68.97	77.26	60.27
Christian	82.68	88.89	77.11
Religion not stated	68.98	79.19	60.66

Dharmavaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharmavaram Tehsil is 11.76 k (11,761) with 5.87 k (5,872) males and 5.89 k (5,889) females, which is 6.82% of Dharmavaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmavaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharmavaram Tehsil is 6.01 k (6,009) with 3.11 k (3,106) males and 2.90 k (2,903) females, which is 3.48% of Dharmavaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharmavaram

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	955
Urban Area	958
Rural Area	948

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharmavaram

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	955
Muslim	950
Christian	1074
Religion not stated	1189

Dharmavaram Area & Households

The Total Area of Dharmavaram Tehsil is 374.81 Square KM, with a population density of 460 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharmavaram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharmavaram Tehsil are 13.The Total Number of households in Dharmavaram Tehsil are 42.89 k(42,891).

Dharmavaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dharmavaram Tehsil, there are about 79.10 k (79,098) workers, making up nearly 45.86% of the Dharmavaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.02 k (52,024) are male workers, and about 27.07 k (27,074) are female workers.

Dharmavaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dharmavaram Census Frequently Asked Questions