Samalkota Population
As per the 2011 Census, Samalkota Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,37,979) with 68.66 k (68,663) males and 69.32 k (69,316) females.The sex ratio in Samalkota is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samalkota Tehsil is 14.17 k (14,170) which is 10.27% of Samalkota Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samalkota Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Samalkota Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East Godavari District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Samalkota Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Samalkota Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,48,129), indicating a 7.36% increased from Samalkota's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.56 k, and the estimated female population is 74.57 k.
Samalkota Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Samalkota Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,48,638), projecting a 7.73% increased from Samalkota's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 73.80 k, and the estimated female population is 74.84 k.
Samalkota Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Samalkota Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.33 Lac (1,33,452), accounting for 96.72% of the Samalkota Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 66.49 k (66,486), and the Hindu female population is around 66.97 k (66,966).
Samalkota Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Samalkota Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.02 k (2,018), accounting for 1.46% of the Samalkota Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 964 (964), and the Christian female population is around 1.05 k (1,054).
Samalkota Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,33,452 | 96.72% |
| Christian | 2,018 | 1.46% |
| Muslim | 1,969 | 1.43% |
| Religion not stated | 380 | 0.28% |
| Jain | 131 | 0.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamalkota Urban Population
The Urban population of Samalkota Tehsil is 56.86 k (56,864), with 28.12 k (28,115) being males and 28.75 k (28,749) being females, making up 41.21% of the Samalkota total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Samalkota Rural Population
The Rural population of Samalkota Tehsil is 81.12 k (81,115), with 40.55 k (40,548) being males and 40.57 k (40,567) being females, making up 58.79% of the Samalkota total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Samalkota Literacy Rate
Samalkota Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samalkota Tehsil is 72.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samalkota Tehsil is 66.32 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Samalkota Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.58%, while in the rural regions of Samalkota Tehsil, it is around 65.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samalkota
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.39 | 72.51 | 66.32 |
| Urban Area | 74.58 | 78.77 | 70.51 |
| Rural Area | 65.76 | 68.18 | 63.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Samalkota
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.22 | 72.29 | 66.18 |
| Christian | 73.8 | 79.32 | 68.94 |
| Muslim | 75.14 | 78.77 | 71.73 |
| Religion not stated | 71.12 | 75.78 | 66.67 |
Samalkota Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samalkota Tehsil is 26.66 k (26,657) with 13.19 k (13,190) males and 13.47 k (13,467) females, which is 19.32% of Samalkota Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Samalkota Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Samalkota Tehsil is 1.18 k (1,184) with 628 (628) males and 556 (556) females, which is 0.86% of Samalkota Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Samalkota
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1010 |
| Urban Area | 1023 |
| Rural Area | 1001 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Samalkota
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1008 |
| Christian | 1094 |
| Muslim | 1062 |
| Religion not stated | 1088 |
Samalkota Area & Households
The Total Area of Samalkota Tehsil is 147.28 Square KM, with a population density of 937 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samalkota Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Samalkota Tehsil are 17.The Total Number of households in Samalkota Tehsil are 38.89 k(38,889).
Samalkota Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Samalkota Tehsil, there are about 53.30 k (53,303) workers, making up nearly 38.63% of the Samalkota Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.69 k (41,685) are male workers, and about 11.62 k (11,618) are female workers.
Samalkota - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,129) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,638) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,002) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,259) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,520) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,778) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,035) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,168) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,210) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,254) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,296) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,337) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,382) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Samalkota Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.50 Lac (1,50,382), with a male population of 74.44 k (74,436) and a female population of 75.95 k (75,952). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Samalkota Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.