Bhadrachalam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhadrachalam Tehsil has a population of 89.05 k (89,048) with 44.03 k (44,029) males and 45.02 k (45,019) females.The sex ratio in Bhadrachalam is 1023, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 9.52 k (9,518) which is 10.69% of Bhadrachalam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.

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

89.05 k

Toatl Population

44.03 k

Male Population

45.02 k

Female Population

Bhadrachalam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhadrachalam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 95.60 k (95,598), indicating a 7.36% increased from Bhadrachalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 47.17 k, and the estimated female population is 48.43 k.

Bhadrachalam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhadrachalam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 95.93 k (95,928), projecting a 7.73% increased from Bhadrachalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 47.32 k, and the estimated female population is 48.61 k.

Bhadrachalam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhadrachalam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 84.28 k (84,282), accounting for 94.65% of the Bhadrachalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 41.71 k (41,709), and the Hindu female population is around 42.57 k (42,573).

Bhadrachalam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhadrachalam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.05 k (3,046), accounting for 3.42% of the Bhadrachalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.50 k (1,495), and the Muslim female population is around 1.55 k (1,551).

Bhadrachalam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu84,28294.65%
Muslim3,0463.42%
Christian1,4731.65%
Religion not stated2060.23%
Sikh260.03%
Buddhist90.01%
Jain30%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bhadrachalam Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 50.09 k (50,087), with 24.83 k (24,834) being males and 25.25 k (25,253) being females, making up 56.25% of the Bhadrachalam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Bhadrachalam Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 38.96 k (38,961), with 19.20 k (19,195) being males and 19.77 k (19,766) being females, making up 43.75% of the Bhadrachalam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Bhadrachalam Literacy Rate

Bhadrachalam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 75.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 64.86 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhadrachalam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.77%, while in the rural regions of Bhadrachalam Tehsil, it is around 54.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhadrachalam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.34 75.97 64.86
Urban Area 82.77 88.02 77.65
Rural Area 54.26 60.36 48.34

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhadrachalam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.89 75.51 64.42
Muslim 77.82 84.3 71.58
Christian 79.08 84.72 73.68
Religion not stated 80.11 84.29 77.48

Bhadrachalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 14.16 k (14,156) with 6.93 k (6,930) males and 7.23 k (7,226) females, which is 15.9% of Bhadrachalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1043 females for every 1000 males.

Bhadrachalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 25.29 k (25,292) with 12.42 k (12,417) males and 12.88 k (12,875) females, which is 28.4% of Bhadrachalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhadrachalam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1023
Urban Area 1017
Rural Area 1030

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhadrachalam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1021
Muslim 1038
Christian 1046
Religion not stated 1544

Bhadrachalam Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhadrachalam Tehsil is 394.55 Square KM, with a population density of 226 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhadrachalam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhadrachalam Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Bhadrachalam Tehsil are 24.23 k(24,233).

Bhadrachalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhadrachalam Tehsil, there are about 41.70 k (41,698) workers, making up nearly 46.83% of the Bhadrachalam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.02 k (26,023) are male workers, and about 15.68 k (15,675) are female workers.

Bhadrachalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 95.60 k (95,598) 7.36%
2025 95.93 k (95,928) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 96.16 k (96,162) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 96.33 k (96,328) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 96.50 k (96,496) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 96.66 k (96,663) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 96.83 k (96,829) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 96.92 k (96,915) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 96.94 k (96,942) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 96.97 k (96,970) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 97.00 k (96,997) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 97.02 k (97,024) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 97.05 k (97,053) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhadrachalam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 97.05 k (97,053), with a male population of 47.73 k (47,731) and a female population of 49.33 k (49,329). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Bhadrachalam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Bhadrachalam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhadrachalam is 89.05 k (89,048).

The estimated population of Bhadrachalam in 2024 is approximately 95.60 k (95,598).

Hindu constitute 94.65% of Bhadrachalam population, amounting to approximately 84.28 k (84,282) people.

Muslim constitute 3.42% of Bhadrachalam population, totaling around 3.05 k (3,046) people.

Hindu: 94.65%, Muslim: 3.42%, Christian: 1.65%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Sikh: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhadrachalam is 14.16 k (15.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.29 k (28.4%).

In Bhadrachalam, 50.09 k (56.25%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 38.96 k (43.75%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhadrachalam is 70.34%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 64.86%.

The sex ratio in Bhadrachalam is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

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