Guntakal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Guntakal Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,655) with 86.05 k (86,048) males and 85.61 k (85,607) females.The sex ratio in Guntakal is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Guntakal Tehsil is 18.52 k (18,518) which is 10.79% of Guntakal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Guntakal Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Guntakal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantapur District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Guntakal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Guntakal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,84,282), indicating a 7.36% increased from Guntakal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.19 k, and the estimated female population is 92.09 k.
Guntakal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Guntakal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,84,916), projecting a 7.73% increased from Guntakal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.49 k, and the estimated female population is 92.43 k.
Guntakal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Guntakal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.33 Lac (1,33,136), accounting for 77.56% of the Guntakal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 66.78 k (66,779), and the Hindu female population is around 66.36 k (66,357).
Guntakal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Guntakal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 34.07 k (34,065), accounting for 19.85% of the Guntakal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.13 k (17,133), and the Muslim female population is around 16.93 k (16,932).
Guntakal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,33,136 | 77.56% |
| Muslim | 34,065 | 19.85% |
| Christian | 3,773 | 2.2% |
| Religion not stated | 370 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 196 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 52 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 42 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 21 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGuntakal Urban Population
The Urban population of Guntakal Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,26,270), with 62.85 k (62,851) being males and 63.42 k (63,419) being females, making up 73.56% of the Guntakal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Guntakal Rural Population
The Rural population of Guntakal Tehsil is 45.39 k (45,385), with 23.20 k (23,197) being males and 22.19 k (22,188) being females, making up 26.44% of the Guntakal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Guntakal Literacy Rate
Guntakal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Guntakal Tehsil is 77.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Guntakal Tehsil is 60.38 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Guntakal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.87%, while in the rural regions of Guntakal Tehsil, it is around 52.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Guntakal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.14 | 77.92 | 60.38 |
| Urban Area | 74.87 | 83.29 | 66.59 |
| Rural Area | 52.93 | 63.16 | 42.26 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Guntakal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.5 | 76.4 | 58.62 |
| Muslim | 73.21 | 82.03 | 64.3 |
| Christian | 88.26 | 93.87 | 83.29 |
| Religion not stated | 73.87 | 77.58 | 70.24 |
Guntakal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Guntakal Tehsil is 23.82 k (23,824) with 11.82 k (11,819) males and 12.01 k (12,005) females, which is 13.88% of Guntakal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Guntakal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Guntakal Tehsil is 7.01 k (7,012) with 3.58 k (3,581) males and 3.43 k (3,431) females, which is 4.08% of Guntakal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Guntakal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 995 |
| Urban Area | 1010 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Guntakal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 994 |
| Muslim | 989 |
| Christian | 1108 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Guntakal Area & Households
The Total Area of Guntakal Tehsil is 401.99 Square KM, with a population density of 427 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Guntakal Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Guntakal Tehsil are 18.The Total Number of households in Guntakal Tehsil are 39.08 k(39,077).
Guntakal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Guntakal Tehsil, there are about 70.91 k (70,907) workers, making up nearly 41.31% of the Guntakal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.06 k (48,062) are male workers, and about 22.85 k (22,845) are female workers.
Guntakal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,282) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,916) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,368) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,688) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,012) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,333) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,654) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,819) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,871) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,926) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,978) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,029) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,085) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Guntakal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.87 Lac (1,87,085), with a male population of 93.28 k (93,282) and a female population of 93.80 k (93,802). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Guntakal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.