Cherla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Cherla Tehsil has a population of 42.95 k (42,947) with 21.17 k (21,167) males and 21.78 k (21,780) females.The sex ratio in Cherla is 1029, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cherla Tehsil is 4.31 k (4,311) which is 10.04% of Cherla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cherla Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.

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

Cherla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Cherla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 46.11 k (46,106), indicating a 7.36% increased from Cherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.68 k, and the estimated female population is 23.43 k.

Cherla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Cherla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 46.27 k (46,265), projecting a 7.73% increased from Cherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.75 k, and the estimated female population is 23.52 k.

Cherla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Cherla Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 42.32 k (42,317), accounting for 98.53% of the Cherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.86 k (20,855), and the Hindu female population is around 21.46 k (21,462).

Cherla Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cherla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 414 (414), accounting for 0.96% of the Cherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 214 (214), and the Muslim female population is around 200 (200).

Cherla Religion Wise Population

Cherla Urban Population

The Urban population of Cherla Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Cherla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Cherla Rural Population

The Rural population of Cherla Tehsil is 42.95 k (42,947), with 21.17 k (21,167) being males and 21.78 k (21,780) being females, making up 100% of the Cherla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Cherla Literacy Rate

Cherla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cherla Tehsil is 64.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cherla Tehsil is 51.48 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Cherla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Cherla Tehsil, it is around 57.9%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cherla

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	57.9	64.55	51.48
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	57.9	64.55	51.48

Literacy Rate by Religion in Cherla

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	57.67	64.27	51.3
Muslim	76.37	85.42	66.28
Christian	66.15	79.66	54.93
Religion not stated	68.52	68	68.97

Cherla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cherla Tehsil is 5.25 k (5,247) with 2.67 k (2,665) males and 2.58 k (2,582) females, which is 12.22% of Cherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Cherla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cherla Tehsil is 23.89 k (23,887) with 11.52 k (11,516) males and 12.37 k (12,371) females, which is 55.62% of Cherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1075 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cherla

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1029
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	1029

Sex Ratio by Religion in Cherla

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1030
Muslim	935
Christian	1297
Religion not stated	1034

Cherla Area & Households

The Total Area of Cherla Tehsil is 470.42 Square KM, with a population density of 91 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Cherla Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Cherla Tehsil are 11.09 k(11,091).

Cherla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Cherla Tehsil, there are about 23.04 k (23,037) workers, making up nearly 53.64% of the Cherla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.43 k (12,427) are male workers, and about 10.61 k (10,610) are female workers.

Cherla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Cherla Census Frequently Asked Questions