Macherla Population
As per the 2011 Census, Macherla Tehsil has a population of 1.13 Lac (1,13,048) with 57.14 k (57,140) males and 55.91 k (55,908) females.The sex ratio in Macherla is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Macherla Tehsil is 13.49 k (13,486) which is 11.93% of Macherla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Macherla Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Macherla Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Guntur District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Macherla Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Macherla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.21 Lac (1,21,364), indicating a 7.36% increased from Macherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 61.22 k, and the estimated female population is 60.14 k.
Macherla Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Macherla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.22 Lac (1,21,782), projecting a 7.73% increased from Macherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 61.42 k, and the estimated female population is 60.37 k.
Macherla Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Macherla Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.00 Lac (1,00,311), accounting for 88.73% of the Macherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.79 k (50,786), and the Hindu female population is around 49.53 k (49,525).
Macherla Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Macherla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.27 k (10,268), accounting for 9.08% of the Macherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.09 k (5,089), and the Muslim female population is around 5.18 k (5,179).
Macherla Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,00,311 | 88.73% |
| Muslim | 10,268 | 9.08% |
| Christian | 2,296 | 2.03% |
| Religion not stated | 127 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 30 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMacherla Urban Population
The Urban population of Macherla Tehsil is 57.29 k (57,290), with 28.45 k (28,454) being males and 28.84 k (28,836) being females, making up 50.68% of the Macherla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Macherla Rural Population
The Rural population of Macherla Tehsil is 55.76 k (55,758), with 28.69 k (28,686) being males and 27.07 k (27,072) being females, making up 49.32% of the Macherla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Macherla Literacy Rate
Macherla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Macherla Tehsil is 73.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Macherla Tehsil is 52.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Macherla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.13%, while in the rural regions of Macherla Tehsil, it is around 54.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Macherla
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.13 | 73.26 | 52.87 |
| Urban Area | 71.13 | 80.37 | 62.09 |
| Rural Area | 54.77 | 66.09 | 42.87 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Macherla
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.26 | 72.36 | 51.99 |
| Muslim | 70.37 | 81.28 | 59.62 |
| Christian | 67.78 | 76.09 | 59.51 |
| Religion not stated | 74.77 | 79.37 | 68.18 |
Macherla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Macherla Tehsil is 16.56 k (16,559) with 8.03 k (8,031) males and 8.53 k (8,528) females, which is 14.65% of Macherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1062 females for every 1000 males.
Macherla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Macherla Tehsil is 13.38 k (13,375) with 7.17 k (7,165) males and 6.21 k (6,210) females, which is 11.83% of Macherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Macherla
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 1014 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Macherla
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 1018 |
| Christian | 975 |
| Religion not stated | 717 |
Macherla Area & Households
The Total Area of Macherla Tehsil is 302.92 Square KM, with a population density of 373 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Macherla Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Macherla Tehsil are 12.The Total Number of households in Macherla Tehsil are 28.41 k(28,413).
Macherla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Macherla Tehsil, there are about 55.48 k (55,476) workers, making up nearly 49.07% of the Macherla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.19 k (32,190) are male workers, and about 23.29 k (23,286) are female workers.
Macherla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.21 Lac (1,21,364) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.22 Lac (1,21,782) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.22 Lac (1,22,079) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.22 Lac (1,22,290) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,504) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,715) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,926) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,035) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,069) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,105) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,139) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,173) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,210) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Macherla Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.23 Lac (1,23,210), with a male population of 61.94 k (61,944) and a female population of 61.26 k (61,260). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Macherla Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.