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.

51.54 Lac

Toatl Population

25.70 Lac

Male Population

25.85 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu49,83,33096.68%
Christian77,8251.51%
Muslim77,7771.51%
Religion not stated9,6610.19%
Jain4,1490.08%
Sikh7380.01%
Buddhist4130.01%
Other religions and persuasions4030.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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East 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

Historical Population of East Godavari by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.14%.

East Godavari Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of East Godavari is 51.54 Lac (51,54,296).

The estimated population of East Godavari in 2024 is approximately 55.33 Lac (55,33,420).

Hindu constitute 96.68% of East Godavari population, amounting to approximately 49.83 Lac (49,83,330) people.

Christian constitute 1.51% of East Godavari population, totaling around 77.83 k (77,825) people.

Hindu: 96.68%, Christian: 1.51%, Muslim: 1.51%, Religion not stated: 0.19%, Jain: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in East Godavari is 9.45 Lac (18.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.13 Lac (4.14%).

In East Godavari, 13.14 Lac (25.49%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 38.40 Lac (74.51%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in East Godavari is 70.99%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 67.52%.

The sex ratio in East Godavari is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

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