Sankhavaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sankhavaram Tehsil has a population of 57.02 k (57,017) with 28.58 k (28,575) males and 28.44 k (28,442) females.The sex ratio in Sankhavaram is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 6.29 k (6,286) which is 11.02% of Sankhavaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sankhavaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East Godavari District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Sankhavaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sankhavaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 61.21 k (61,211), indicating a 7.36% increased from Sankhavaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.61 k, and the estimated female population is 30.60 k.
Sankhavaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sankhavaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 61.42 k (61,422), projecting a 7.73% increased from Sankhavaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 30.71 k, and the estimated female population is 30.71 k.
Sankhavaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sankhavaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 55.99 k (55,988), accounting for 98.2% of the Sankhavaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 28.06 k (28,061), and the Hindu female population is around 27.93 k (27,927).
Sankhavaram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sankhavaram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 483 (483), accounting for 0.85% of the Sankhavaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 228 (228), and the Christian female population is around 255 (255).
Sankhavaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 55,988 | 98.2% |
| Christian | 483 | 0.85% |
| Muslim | 390 | 0.68% |
| Religion not stated | 141 | 0.25% |
| Sikh | 9 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSankhavaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 5.07 k (5,073), with 2.54 k (2,537) being males and 2.54 k (2,536) being females, making up 8.9% of the Sankhavaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sankhavaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 51.94 k (51,944), with 26.04 k (26,038) being males and 25.91 k (25,906) being females, making up 91.1% of the Sankhavaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Sankhavaram Literacy Rate
Sankhavaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 63.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 55.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sankhavaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.25%, while in the rural regions of Sankhavaram Tehsil, it is around 59.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankhavaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.85 | 63.87 | 55.83 |
| Urban Area | 66.25 | 73 | 59.67 |
| Rural Area | 59.23 | 63 | 55.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sankhavaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.77 | 63.76 | 55.78 |
| Christian | 65.08 | 73.2 | 58.15 |
| Muslim | 62.46 | 65.71 | 59.04 |
| Religion not stated | 65.29 | 73.33 | 57.38 |
Sankhavaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankhavaram Tehsil is 9.42 k (9,418) with 4.75 k (4,745) males and 4.67 k (4,673) females, which is 16.52% of Sankhavaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sankhavaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankhavaram Tehsil is 5.47 k (5,474) with 2.74 k (2,744) males and 2.73 k (2,730) females, which is 9.6% of Sankhavaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankhavaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 996 |
| Urban Area | 1000 |
| Rural Area | 995 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sankhavaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Christian | 1119 |
| Muslim | 912 |
| Religion not stated | 986 |
Sankhavaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Sankhavaram Tehsil is 233.08 Square KM, with a population density of 245 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sankhavaram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sankhavaram Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Sankhavaram Tehsil are 15.59 k(15,593).
Sankhavaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sankhavaram Tehsil, there are about 23.53 k (23,528) workers, making up nearly 41.26% of the Sankhavaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.08 k (17,076) are male workers, and about 6.45 k (6,452) are female workers.
Sankhavaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.21 k (61,211) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 61.42 k (61,422) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 61.57 k (61,572) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 61.68 k (61,679) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 61.79 k (61,786) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 61.89 k (61,893) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 62.00 k (61,999) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 62.05 k (62,054) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 62.07 k (62,071) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 62.09 k (62,090) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 62.11 k (62,107) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 62.12 k (62,124) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 62.14 k (62,142) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sankhavaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 62.14 k (62,142), with a male population of 30.98 k (30,978) and a female population of 31.17 k (31,165). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Sankhavaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.