Chittoor Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chittoor District has a population of 41.74 Lac (41,74,064) with 20.90 Lac (20,90,204) males and 20.84 Lac (20,83,860) females.The sex ratio in Chittoor is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chittoor District is 4.45 Lac (4,44,572) which is 10.65% of Chittoor District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chittoor District is 931 females for every 1000 males.

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

41.74 Lac

Toatl Population

20.90 Lac

Male Population

20.84 Lac

Female Population

Chittoor Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chittoor District current estimated population is projected to be 44.81 Lac (44,81,087), indicating a 7.36% increased from Chittoor's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 22.42 Lac.

Chittoor Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chittoor District estimated population is projected to be 44.97 Lac (44,96,514), projecting a 7.73% increased from Chittoor's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 22.50 Lac.

Chittoor Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chittoor District, with a total Hindu population of 37.38 Lac (37,37,588), accounting for 89.54% of the Chittoor District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.72 Lac (18,71,606), and the Hindu female population is around 18.66 Lac (18,65,982).

Chittoor Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chittoor District, with a total Muslim population of 3.98 Lac (3,97,870), accounting for 9.53% of the Chittoor District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.00 Lac (1,99,721), and the Muslim female population is around 1.98 Lac (1,98,149).

Chittoor Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu37,37,58889.54%
Muslim3,97,8709.53%
Christian24,1290.58%
Religion not stated11,6770.28%
Jain1,3220.03%
Sikh8670.02%
Other religions and persuasions3580.01%
Buddhist2530.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chittoor Urban Population

The Urban population of Chittoor District is 12.31 Lac (12,31,386), with 6.16 Lac (6,16,152) being males and 6.15 Lac (6,15,234) being females, making up 29.5% of the Chittoor total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Chittoor Rural Population

The Rural population of Chittoor District is 29.43 Lac (29,42,678), with 14.74 Lac (14,74,052) being males and 14.69 Lac (14,68,626) being females, making up 70.5% of the Chittoor total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Chittoor Literacy Rate

Chittoor District has a literacy rate of 71.53% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chittoor District is 79.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chittoor District is 63.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chittoor District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.26%, while in the rural regions of Chittoor District, it is around 67.01%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chittoor

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.53 79.83 63.28
Urban Area 82.26 88.12 76.45
Rural Area 67.01 76.34 57.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chittoor

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.25 79.69 62.86
Muslim 73.35 80.55 66.15
Christian 84.73 89.27 80.53
Religion not stated 71.76 80.41 63.44

Chittoor Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chittoor District is 7.86 Lac (7,85,760) with 3.90 Lac (3,89,582) males and 3.96 Lac (3,96,178) females, which is 18.82% of Chittoor District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Chittoor Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chittoor District is 1.59 Lac (1,59,165) with 79.76 k (79,756) males and 79.41 k (79,409) females, which is 3.81% of Chittoor District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chittoor

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 997
Urban Area 999
Rural Area 997

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chittoor

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 997
Muslim 993
Christian 1069
Religion not stated 1026

Chittoor Area & Households

The Total Area of Chittoor District is 15,152 Square KM, with a population density of 275 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chittoor District are 22 and the Total Number of Villages in Chittoor District are 1,493.The Total Number of households in Chittoor District are 10.40 Lac(10,39,953).

Chittoor Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chittoor District, there are about 19.33 Lac (19,33,357) workers, making up nearly 46.32% of the Chittoor District total population. Out of these, around 12.02 Lac (12,02,223) are male workers, and about 7.31 Lac (7,31,134) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Chittoor district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 11,18,706, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 41,74,064 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 20.72% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 12.85%.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.

Chittoor District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 11,18,706 to 41,74,064.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 20.72%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 11.19 Lac ----- ----- 5.68 Lac 5.51 Lac
1911 11.72 Lac 52.91 k 4.729392709 5.95 Lac 5.76 Lac
1921 12.04 Lac 32.13 k 2.74271219 6.15 Lac 5.89 Lac
1931 13.25 Lac 1.21 Lac 10.05376541 6.77 Lac 6.48 Lac
1941 14.90 Lac 1.65 Lac 12.47952475 7.63 Lac 7.27 Lac
1951 16.58 Lac 1.67 Lac 11.23854519 8.48 Lac 8.09 Lac
1961 19.05 Lac 2.48 Lac 14.94871981 9.74 Lac 9.32 Lac
1971 22.67 Lac 3.62 Lac 19.00281524 11.57 Lac 11.10 Lac
1981 27.37 Lac 4.70 Lac 20.72419096 13.93 Lac 13.45 Lac
1991 32.61 Lac 5.24 Lac 19.13560583 16.59 Lac 16.03 Lac
2001 37.46 Lac 4.85 Lac 14.86474884 18.90 Lac 18.56 Lac
2011 41.74 Lac 4.28 Lac 11.43094738 20.90 Lac 20.84 Lac

Historical Population of Chittoor by Census Year 1901-2011

Chittoor - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 44.81 Lac (44,81,087) 7.36%
2025 44.97 Lac (44,96,514) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 45.07 Lac (45,07,497) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 45.15 Lac (45,15,294) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 45.23 Lac (45,23,175) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 45.31 Lac (45,30,972) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 45.39 Lac (45,38,769) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 45.43 Lac (45,42,793) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 45.44 Lac (45,44,051) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 45.45 Lac (45,45,392) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 45.47 Lac (45,46,650) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 45.48 Lac (45,47,908) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 45.49 Lac (45,49,249) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chittoor District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 45.49 Lac (45,49,249), with a male population of 22.66 Lac (22,65,918) and a female population of 22.83 Lac (22,83,334). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Chittoor District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Chittoor Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chittoor is 41.74 Lac (41,74,064).

The estimated population of Chittoor in 2024 is approximately 44.81 Lac (44,81,087).

Hindu constitute 89.54% of Chittoor population, amounting to approximately 37.38 Lac (37,37,588) people.

Muslim constitute 9.53% of Chittoor population, totaling around 3.98 Lac (3,97,870) people.

Hindu: 89.54%, Muslim: 9.53%, Christian: 0.58%, Religion not stated: 0.28%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chittoor is 7.86 Lac (18.82%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.59 Lac (3.81%).

In Chittoor, 12.31 Lac (29.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 29.43 Lac (70.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chittoor is 71.53%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 63.28%.

The sex ratio in Chittoor is 997 females for every 1000 males.

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