Penumuru Population

As per the 2011 Census, Penumuru Tehsil has a population of 41.54 k (41,539) with 20.97 k (20,973) males and 20.57 k (20,566) females.The sex ratio in Penumuru is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Penumuru Tehsil is 3.97 k (3,968) which is 9.55% of Penumuru Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Penumuru Tehsil is 893 females for every 1000 males.

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

41.54 k

Toatl Population

20.97 k

Male Population

20.57 k

Female Population

Penumuru Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Penumuru Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 44.60 k (44,595), indicating a 7.36% increased from Penumuru's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.47 k, and the estimated female population is 22.13 k.

Penumuru Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Penumuru Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 44.75 k (44,748), projecting a 7.73% increased from Penumuru's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.54 k, and the estimated female population is 22.21 k.

Penumuru Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Penumuru Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 39.41 k (39,413), accounting for 94.88% of the Penumuru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.91 k (19,906), and the Hindu female population is around 19.51 k (19,507).

Penumuru Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Penumuru Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.79 k (1,790), accounting for 4.31% of the Penumuru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 910 (910), and the Muslim female population is around 880 (880).

Penumuru Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu39,41394.88%
Muslim1,7904.31%
Religion not stated1660.4%
Christian1600.39%
Sikh40.01%
Other religions and persuasions30.01%
Buddhist20%
Jain10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Penumuru Urban Population

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

Penumuru Rural Population

The Rural population of Penumuru Tehsil is 41.54 k (41,539), with 20.97 k (20,973) being males and 20.57 k (20,566) being females, making up 100% of the Penumuru total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Penumuru Literacy Rate

Penumuru Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Penumuru Tehsil is 80.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Penumuru Tehsil is 63.11 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Penumuru Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Penumuru Tehsil, it is around 71.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Penumuru

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.91 80.62 63.11
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.91 80.62 63.11

Literacy Rate by Religion in Penumuru

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 72.25 81.12 63.29
Muslim 63.03 68.74 57.14
Religion not stated 72.26 79.52 63.89
Christian 83.45 89.66 79.31

Penumuru Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Penumuru Tehsil is 10.05 k (10,050) with 5.09 k (5,090) males and 4.96 k (4,960) females, which is 24.19% of Penumuru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Penumuru Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Penumuru Tehsil is 983 (983) with 493 (493) males and 490 (490) females, which is 2.37% of Penumuru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Penumuru

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 981
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 981

Sex Ratio by Religion in Penumuru

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 980
Muslim 968
Religion not stated 887
Christian 1540

Penumuru Area & Households

The Total Area of Penumuru Tehsil is 154.12 Square KM, with a population density of 270 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Penumuru Tehsil are 17.The Total Number of households in Penumuru Tehsil are 10.68 k(10,683).

Penumuru Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Penumuru Tehsil, there are about 19.37 k (19,374) workers, making up nearly 46.64% of the Penumuru Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.30 k (12,297) are male workers, and about 7.08 k (7,077) are female workers.

Penumuru - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 44.60 k (44,595) 7.36%
2025 44.75 k (44,748) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 44.86 k (44,858) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 44.94 k (44,935) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 45.01 k (45,014) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 45.09 k (45,091) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 45.17 k (45,169) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 45.21 k (45,209) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 45.22 k (45,221) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 45.24 k (45,235) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 45.25 k (45,247) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 45.26 k (45,260) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 45.27 k (45,273) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Penumuru Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 45.27 k (45,273), with a male population of 22.74 k (22,737) and a female population of 22.54 k (22,535). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Penumuru Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Penumuru Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Penumuru is 41.54 k (41,539).

The estimated population of Penumuru in 2024 is approximately 44.60 k (44,595).

Hindu constitute 94.88% of Penumuru population, amounting to approximately 39.41 k (39,413) people.

Muslim constitute 4.31% of Penumuru population, totaling around 1.79 k (1,790) people.

Hindu: 94.88%, Muslim: 4.31%, Religion not stated: 0.4%, Christian: 0.39%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Penumuru is 10.05 k (24.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 983 (2.37%).

In Penumuru, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 41.54 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Penumuru is 71.91%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 63.11%.

The sex ratio in Penumuru is 981 females for every 1000 males.

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