Pithapuram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pithapuram Tehsil has a population of 1.29 Lac (1,29,282) with 64.91 k (64,906) males and 64.38 k (64,376) females.The sex ratio in Pithapuram is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pithapuram Tehsil is 13.22 k (13,215) which is 10.22% of Pithapuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pithapuram Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.

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

Pithapuram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pithapuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,38,792), indicating a 7.36% increased from Pithapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 69.54 k, and the estimated female population is 69.25 k.

Pithapuram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pithapuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,270), projecting a 7.73% increased from Pithapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.76 k, and the estimated female population is 69.51 k.

Pithapuram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pithapuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,178), accounting for 96.83% of the Pithapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.88 k (62,882), and the Hindu female population is around 62.30 k (62,296).

Pithapuram Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pithapuram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.02 k (2,019), accounting for 1.56% of the Pithapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 989 (989), and the Muslim female population is around 1.03 k (1,030).

Pithapuram Religion Wise Population

Pithapuram Urban Population

The Urban population of Pithapuram Tehsil is 54.86 k (54,859), with 27.16 k (27,163) being males and 27.70 k (27,696) being females, making up 42.43% of the Pithapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Pithapuram Rural Population

The Rural population of Pithapuram Tehsil is 74.42 k (74,423), with 37.74 k (37,743) being males and 36.68 k (36,680) being females, making up 57.57% of the Pithapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Pithapuram Literacy Rate

Pithapuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pithapuram Tehsil is 70.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pithapuram Tehsil is 65.42 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pithapuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.7%, while in the rural regions of Pithapuram Tehsil, it is around 63.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pithapuram

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.03	70.61	65.42
Urban Area	74.7	78.71	70.8
Rural Area	63.06	64.76	61.32

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pithapuram

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.67	70.18	65.15
Muslim	77.35	83.58	71.38
Christian	78.75	82.51	75.52
Religion not stated	84.11	90.91	73.17

Pithapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pithapuram Tehsil is 25.41 k (25,408) with 12.58 k (12,578) males and 12.83 k (12,830) females, which is 19.65% of Pithapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Pithapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pithapuram Tehsil is 683 (683) with 340 (340) males and 343 (343) females, which is 0.53% of Pithapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pithapuram

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	992
Urban Area	1020
Rural Area	972

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pithapuram

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	991
Muslim	1042
Christian	1140
Religion not stated	653

Pithapuram Area & Households

The Total Area of Pithapuram Tehsil is 125.86 Square KM, with a population density of 1,027 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pithapuram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pithapuram Tehsil are 25.The Total Number of households in Pithapuram Tehsil are 36.28 k(36,276).

Pithapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pithapuram Tehsil, there are about 48.91 k (48,909) workers, making up nearly 37.83% of the Pithapuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.77 k (38,769) are male workers, and about 10.14 k (10,140) are female workers.

Pithapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pithapuram Census Frequently Asked Questions