Machilipatnam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Machilipatnam Tehsil has a population of 2.39 Lac (2,38,962) with 1.19 Lac (1,18,820) males and 1.20 Lac (1,20,142) females.The sex ratio in Machilipatnam is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 21.27 k (21,272) which is 8.9% of Machilipatnam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.

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

Machilipatnam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Machilipatnam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,56,539), indicating a 7.36% increased from Machilipatnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Machilipatnam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Machilipatnam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,57,422), projecting a 7.73% increased from Machilipatnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.30 Lac.

Machilipatnam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Machilipatnam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,536), accounting for 85.59% of the Machilipatnam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,912), and the Hindu female population is around 1.03 Lac (1,02,624).

Machilipatnam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Machilipatnam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.64 k (22,642), accounting for 9.48% of the Machilipatnam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.23 k (11,225), and the Muslim female population is around 11.42 k (11,417).

Machilipatnam Religion Wise Population

Machilipatnam Urban Population

The Urban population of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 1.70 Lac (1,69,892), with 83.59 k (83,594) being males and 86.30 k (86,298) being females, making up 71.1% of the Machilipatnam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Machilipatnam Rural Population

The Rural population of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 69.07 k (69,070), with 35.23 k (35,226) being males and 33.84 k (33,844) being females, making up 28.9% of the Machilipatnam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Machilipatnam Literacy Rate

Machilipatnam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 82.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 75.07 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Machilipatnam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.43%, while in the rural regions of Machilipatnam Tehsil, it is around 69.15%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Machilipatnam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.62	82.23	75.07
Urban Area	82.43	85.7	79.3
Rural Area	69.15	73.94	64.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Machilipatnam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.59	82.25	74.98
Muslim	78.99	82.25	75.8
Christian	78.41	81.33	75.77
Religion not stated	79.69	85.03	74.71

Machilipatnam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Machilipatnam Tehsil is 21.05 k (21,052) with 10.67 k (10,672) males and 10.38 k (10,380) females, which is 8.81% of Machilipatnam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Machilipatnam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Machilipatnam Tehsil is 4.43 k (4,429) with 2.19 k (2,193) males and 2.24 k (2,236) females, which is 1.85% of Machilipatnam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Machilipatnam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1012
Urban Area	1033
Rural Area	961

Sex Ratio by Religion in Machilipatnam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1007
Muslim	1018
Christian	1079
Religion not stated	1044

Machilipatnam Area & Households

The Total Area of Machilipatnam Tehsil is 405.29 Square KM, with a population density of 590 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Machilipatnam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Machilipatnam Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Machilipatnam Tehsil are 66.19 k(66,191).

Machilipatnam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Machilipatnam Tehsil, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,083) workers, making up nearly 41.88% of the Machilipatnam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 68.43 k (68,433) are male workers, and about 31.65 k (31,650) are female workers.

Machilipatnam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Machilipatnam Census Frequently Asked Questions