East Godavari Population
As per the 2011 Census, East Godavari District has a population of 51.54 Lac (51,54,296) with 25.70 Lac (25,69,688) males and 25.85 Lac (25,84,608) females.The sex ratio in East Godavari is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of East Godavari District is 5.22 Lac (5,22,054) which is 10.13% of East Godavari District overall population, Child sex Ratio of East Godavari District is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, East Godavari District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- East Godavari Population Census 2011
- East Godavari Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
East Godavari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, East Godavari District current estimated population is projected to be 55.33 Lac (55,33,420), indicating a 7.36% increased from East Godavari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.80 Lac.
East Godavari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, East Godavari District estimated population is projected to be 55.52 Lac (55,52,469), projecting a 7.73% increased from East Godavari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.91 Lac.
East Godavari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in East Godavari District, with a total Hindu population of 49.83 Lac (49,83,330), accounting for 96.68% of the East Godavari District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 24.87 Lac (24,87,132), and the Hindu female population is around 24.96 Lac (24,96,198).
East Godavari Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in East Godavari District, with a total Christian population of 77.83 k (77,825), accounting for 1.51% of the East Godavari District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 36.36 k (36,362), and the Christian female population is around 41.46 k (41,463).
East Godavari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 49,83,330 | 96.68% |
| Christian | 77,825 | 1.51% |
| Muslim | 77,777 | 1.51% |
| Religion not stated | 9,661 | 0.19% |
| Jain | 4,149 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 738 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 413 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 403 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEast Godavari Urban Population
The Urban population of East Godavari District is 13.14 Lac (13,13,972), with 6.47 Lac (6,47,395) being males and 6.67 Lac (6,66,577) being females, making up 25.49% of the East Godavari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.
East Godavari Rural Population
The Rural population of East Godavari District is 38.40 Lac (38,40,324), with 19.22 Lac (19,22,293) being males and 19.18 Lac (19,18,031) being females, making up 74.51% of the East Godavari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 998 females for every 1000 males.
East Godavari Literacy Rate
East Godavari District has a literacy rate of 70.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of East Godavari District is 74.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of East Godavari District is 67.52 higher than national average of 64.63%. In East Godavari District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.78%, while in the rural regions of East Godavari District, it is around 67.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of East Godavari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.99 | 74.51 | 67.52 |
| Urban Area | 80.78 | 84.62 | 77.07 |
| Rural Area | 67.62 | 71.08 | 64.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in East Godavari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.76 | 74.25 | 67.3 |
| Christian | 75.45 | 79.87 | 71.64 |
| Muslim | 79.31 | 83.93 | 74.77 |
| Religion not stated | 76.21 | 80.49 | 72.55 |
East Godavari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in East Godavari District is 9.45 Lac (9,45,269) with 4.69 Lac (4,68,883) males and 4.76 Lac (4,76,386) females, which is 18.34% of East Godavari District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
East Godavari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in East Godavari District is 2.13 Lac (2,13,195) with 1.04 Lac (1,04,422) males and 1.09 Lac (1,08,773) females, which is 4.14% of East Godavari District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of East Godavari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1006 |
| Urban Area | 1030 |
| Rural Area | 998 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in East Godavari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1004 |
| Christian | 1141 |
| Muslim | 1011 |
| Religion not stated | 1128 |
East Godavari Area & Households
The Total Area of East Godavari District is 10,807 Square KM, with a population density of 477 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in East Godavari District are 19 and the Total Number of Villages in East Godavari District are 1,374.The Total Number of households in East Godavari District are 14.29 Lac(14,28,528).
East Godavari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In East Godavari District, there are about 20.94 Lac (20,93,681) workers, making up nearly 40.62% of the East Godavari District total population. Out of these, around 15.46 Lac (15,45,831) are male workers, and about 5.48 Lac (5,47,850) are female workers.
East Godavari - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, East Godavari district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 13,39,029, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 51,54,296 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 22.7% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 13.20%.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.
East Godavari District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 13,39,029 to 51,54,296.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 22.7%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 13.39 Lac | ----- | ----- | 6.57 Lac | 6.82 Lac |
| 1911 | 15.11 Lac | 1.72 Lac | 12.85954225 | 7.41 Lac | 7.71 Lac |
| 1921 | 15.37 Lac | 25.65 k | 1.697037232 | 7.52 Lac | 7.85 Lac |
| 1931 | 17.57 Lac | 2.20 Lac | 14.30695414 | 8.67 Lac | 8.90 Lac |
| 1941 | 19.77 Lac | 2.20 Lac | 12.52291878 | 9.83 Lac | 9.93 Lac |
| 1951 | 23.02 Lac | 3.25 Lac | 16.44518281 | 11.50 Lac | 11.52 Lac |
| 1961 | 26.08 Lac | 3.07 Lac | 13.31784126 | 13.05 Lac | 13.03 Lac |
| 1971 | 30.87 Lac | 4.79 Lac | 18.3595917 | 15.47 Lac | 15.40 Lac |
| 1981 | 37.01 Lac | 6.14 Lac | 19.88098192 | 18.57 Lac | 18.44 Lac |
| 1991 | 45.41 Lac | 8.40 Lac | 22.70124073 | 22.73 Lac | 22.68 Lac |
| 2001 | 49.01 Lac | 3.60 Lac | 7.931741721 | 24.60 Lac | 24.42 Lac |
| 2011 | 51.54 Lac | 2.53 Lac | 5.159239567 | 25.70 Lac | 25.85 Lac |
East Godavari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.33 Lac (55,33,420) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 55.52 Lac (55,52,469) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 55.66 Lac (55,66,031) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 55.76 Lac (55,75,660) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 55.85 Lac (55,85,391) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 55.95 Lac (55,95,020) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 56.05 Lac (56,04,648) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 56.10 Lac (56,09,617) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 56.11 Lac (56,11,170) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 56.13 Lac (56,12,827) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 56.14 Lac (56,14,379) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 56.16 Lac (56,15,932) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 56.18 Lac (56,17,589) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that East Godavari District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 56.18 Lac (56,17,589), with a male population of 27.86 Lac (27,85,710) and a female population of 28.32 Lac (28,32,015). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from East Godavari District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.36%.