Khammam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khammam District has a population of 27.97 Lac (27,97,370) with 13.91 Lac (13,90,988) males and 14.06 Lac (14,06,382) females.The sex ratio in Khammam is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khammam District is 2.82 Lac (2,81,922) which is 10.08% of Khammam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khammam District is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Khammam District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.

27.97 Lac

Toatl Population

13.91 Lac

Male Population

14.06 Lac

Female Population

Khammam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khammam District current estimated population is projected to be 30.03 Lac (30,03,131), indicating a 7.36% increased from Khammam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.13 Lac.

Khammam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khammam District estimated population is projected to be 30.13 Lac (30,13,469), projecting a 7.73% increased from Khammam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.18 Lac.

Khammam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khammam District, with a total Hindu population of 25.95 Lac (25,95,321), accounting for 92.78% of the Khammam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.91 Lac (12,90,929), and the Hindu female population is around 13.04 Lac (13,04,392).

Khammam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khammam District, with a total Muslim population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,887), accounting for 5.68% of the Khammam District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 79.16 k (79,156), and the Muslim female population is around 79.73 k (79,731).

Khammam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu25,95,32192.78%
Muslim1,58,8875.68%
Christian33,4631.2%
Religion not stated7,8290.28%
Sikh6550.02%
Other religions and persuasions5390.02%
Jain4590.02%
Buddhist2170.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Khammam Urban Population

The Urban population of Khammam District is 6.56 Lac (6,55,911), with 3.24 Lac (3,24,207) being males and 3.32 Lac (3,31,704) being females, making up 23.45% of the Khammam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Khammam Rural Population

The Rural population of Khammam District is 21.41 Lac (21,41,459), with 10.67 Lac (10,66,781) being males and 10.75 Lac (10,74,678) being females, making up 76.55% of the Khammam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Khammam Literacy Rate

Khammam District has a literacy rate of 64.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khammam District is 72.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khammam District is 57.44 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khammam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.26%, while in the rural regions of Khammam District, it is around 59.75%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khammam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.81 72.3 57.44
Urban Area 81.26 87.28 75.42
Rural Area 59.75 67.74 51.86

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khammam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 64.08 71.57 56.71
Muslim 74.66 82.59 66.84
Christian 73.8 80.1 67.96
Religion not stated 69.02 75.3 63.24

Khammam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khammam District is 4.63 Lac (4,62,896) with 2.30 Lac (2,29,905) males and 2.33 Lac (2,32,991) females, which is 16.55% of Khammam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Khammam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khammam District is 7.66 Lac (7,65,565) with 3.79 Lac (3,78,532) males and 3.87 Lac (3,87,033) females, which is 27.37% of Khammam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khammam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1012
Urban Area 1024
Rural Area 1008

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khammam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1011
Muslim 1008
Christian 1072
Religion not stated 1077

Khammam Area & Households

The Total Area of Khammam District is 16,029 Square KM, with a population density of 175 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khammam District are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Khammam District are 1,223.The Total Number of households in Khammam District are 7.54 Lac(7,54,034).

Khammam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khammam District, there are about 14.10 Lac (14,10,062) workers, making up nearly 50.41% of the Khammam District total population. Out of these, around 8.03 Lac (8,02,906) are male workers, and about 6.07 Lac (6,07,156) are female workers.

Khammam - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Khammam district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,80,139, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 27,97,370 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 30.88% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.23%.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.

Khammam District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,80,139 to 27,97,370.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 30.88%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.80 Lac ----- ----- 1.98 Lac 1.82 Lac
1911 4.69 Lac 89.18 k 23.45957663 2.41 Lac 2.28 Lac
1921 4.73 Lac 3.37 k 0.718063232 2.42 Lac 2.30 Lac
1931 5.75 Lac 1.02 Lac 21.60621806 2.95 Lac 2.80 Lac
1941 6.76 Lac 1.01 Lac 17.59774398 3.47 Lac 3.29 Lac
1951 8.08 Lac 1.32 Lac 19.53169727 4.13 Lac 3.95 Lac
1961 10.58 Lac 2.50 Lac 30.88358692 5.40 Lac 5.18 Lac
1971 13.70 Lac 3.12 Lac 29.53546999 7.00 Lac 6.70 Lac
1981 17.52 Lac 3.82 Lac 27.86219644 8.95 Lac 8.57 Lac
1991 22.16 Lac 4.64 Lac 26.50387594 11.30 Lac 10.86 Lac
2001 25.79 Lac 3.63 Lac 16.38760381 13.06 Lac 12.73 Lac
2011 27.97 Lac 2.18 Lac 8.470305674 13.91 Lac 14.06 Lac

Historical Population of Khammam by Census Year 1901-2011

Khammam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 30.03 Lac (30,03,131) 7.36%
2025 30.13 Lac (30,13,469) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 30.21 Lac (30,20,830) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 30.26 Lac (30,26,055) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 30.31 Lac (30,31,337) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 30.37 Lac (30,36,562) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 30.42 Lac (30,41,788) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 30.44 Lac (30,44,485) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 30.45 Lac (30,45,328) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 30.46 Lac (30,46,227) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 30.47 Lac (30,47,069) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 30.48 Lac (30,47,912) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 30.49 Lac (30,48,811) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Khammam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 30.49 Lac (30,48,811), with a male population of 15.08 Lac (15,07,922) and a female population of 15.41 Lac (15,41,005). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Khammam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Khammam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Khammam is 27.97 Lac (27,97,370).

The estimated population of Khammam in 2024 is approximately 30.03 Lac (30,03,131).

Hindu constitute 92.78% of Khammam population, amounting to approximately 25.95 Lac (25,95,321) people.

Muslim constitute 5.68% of Khammam population, totaling around 1.59 Lac (1,58,887) people.

Hindu: 92.78%, Muslim: 5.68%, Christian: 1.2%, Religion not stated: 0.28%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Jain: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Khammam is 4.63 Lac (16.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.66 Lac (27.37%).

In Khammam, 6.56 Lac (23.45%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.41 Lac (76.55%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khammam is 64.81%, with male literacy at 72.3% and female literacy at 57.44%.

The sex ratio in Khammam is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

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