Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Kurnool District

Kurnool Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kurnool District has a population of 40.53 Lac (40,53,463) with 20.39 Lac (20,39,227) males and 20.14 Lac (20,14,236) females.The sex ratio in Kurnool is 988, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kurnool District is 5.06 Lac (5,06,239) which is 12.49% of Kurnool District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kurnool District is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

40.53 Lac

Toatl Population

20.39 Lac

Male Population

20.14 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Kurnool Population Census 2011
  2. Kurnool Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Kurnool Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kurnool District current estimated population is projected to be 43.52 Lac (43,51,615), indicating a 7.36% increased from Kurnool's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.67 Lac.

Kurnool Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kurnool District estimated population is projected to be 43.67 Lac (43,66,596), projecting a 7.73% increased from Kurnool's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.75 Lac.

Kurnool Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kurnool District, with a total Hindu population of 33.28 Lac (33,28,380), accounting for 82.11% of the Kurnool District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.74 Lac (16,74,481), and the Hindu female population is around 16.54 Lac (16,53,899).

Kurnool Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kurnool District, with a total Muslim population of 6.71 Lac (6,70,737), accounting for 16.55% of the Kurnool District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.39 Lac (3,38,724), and the Muslim female population is around 3.32 Lac (3,32,013).

Kurnool Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu33,28,38082.11%
Muslim6,70,73716.55%
Christian33,1650.82%
Religion not stated17,5200.43%
Jain2,2350.06%
Sikh7370.02%
Other religions and persuasions4340.01%
Buddhist2550.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kurnool Urban Population

The Urban population of Kurnool District is 11.49 Lac (11,49,286), with 5.75 Lac (5,74,658) being males and 5.75 Lac (5,74,628) being females, making up 28.35% of the Kurnool total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Kurnool Rural Population

The Rural population of Kurnool District is 29.04 Lac (29,04,177), with 14.65 Lac (14,64,569) being males and 14.40 Lac (14,39,608) being females, making up 71.65% of the Kurnool total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Kurnool Literacy Rate

Kurnool District has a literacy rate of 59.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kurnool District is 70.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kurnool District is 49.78 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kurnool District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.49%, while in the rural regions of Kurnool District, it is around 54.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kurnool

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.97 70.1 49.78
Urban Area 72.49 80.04 65.01
Rural Area 54.94 66.15 43.61

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kurnool

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 59.11 69.63 48.54
Muslim 63.04 71.55 54.42
Christian 78.71 84.59 73.33
Religion not stated 65.84 74.97 58.19

Kurnool Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kurnool District is 7.38 Lac (7,37,945) with 3.70 Lac (3,70,215) males and 3.68 Lac (3,67,730) females, which is 18.21% of Kurnool District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Kurnool Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kurnool District is 82.83 k (82,831) with 42.05 k (42,052) males and 40.78 k (40,779) females, which is 2.04% of Kurnool District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kurnool

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 988
Urban Area 1000
Rural Area 983

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kurnool

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 988
Muslim 981
Christian 1080
Religion not stated 1148

Kurnool Area & Households

The Total Area of Kurnool District is 17,658 Square KM, with a population density of 230 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kurnool District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Kurnool District are 898.The Total Number of households in Kurnool District are 8.88 Lac(8,87,652).

Kurnool Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kurnool District, there are about 20.29 Lac (20,29,425) workers, making up nearly 50.07% of the Kurnool District total population. Out of these, around 11.64 Lac (11,64,122) are male workers, and about 8.65 Lac (8,65,303) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Kurnool district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,50,655, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 40,53,463 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 26.17% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.42%.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.

Kurnool District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 9,50,655 to 40,53,463.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 26.17%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 9.51 Lac ----- ----- 4.82 Lac 4.69 Lac
1911 10.35 Lac 84.68 k 8.907332313 5.24 Lac 5.12 Lac
1921 9.87 Lac -48.22 k -4.657052369 5.03 Lac 4.85 Lac
1931 11.21 Lac 1.34 Lac 13.52757576 5.70 Lac 5.51 Lac
1941 12.23 Lac 1.02 Lac 9.132467764 6.19 Lac 6.04 Lac
1951 13.15 Lac 92.51 k 7.563902655 6.65 Lac 6.51 Lac
1961 15.71 Lac 2.55 Lac 19.41894293 7.94 Lac 7.77 Lac
1971 19.82 Lac 4.11 Lac 26.17102336 10.07 Lac 9.76 Lac
1981 24.07 Lac 4.25 Lac 21.45255765 12.27 Lac 11.80 Lac
1991 29.73 Lac 5.66 Lac 23.5004044 15.23 Lac 14.50 Lac
2001 35.29 Lac 5.56 Lac 18.71730602 17.96 Lac 17.33 Lac
2011 40.53 Lac 5.24 Lac 14.84544243 20.39 Lac 20.14 Lac

Historical Population of Kurnool by Census Year 1901-2011

Kurnool - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 43.52 Lac (43,51,615) 7.36% ↑
2025 43.67 Lac (43,66,596) 7.73% 0.37 % ↑
2026 43.77 Lac (43,77,262) 7.99% 0.26 % ↑
2027 43.85 Lac (43,84,834) 8.17% 0.18 % ↑
2028 43.92 Lac (43,92,487) 8.36% 0.19 % ↑
2029 44.00 Lac (44,00,059) 8.55% 0.19 % ↑
2030 44.08 Lac (44,07,631) 8.74% 0.19 % ↑
2031 44.12 Lac (44,11,539) 8.83% 0.09 % ↑
2032 44.13 Lac (44,12,760) 8.86% 0.03 % ↑
2033 44.14 Lac (44,14,063) 8.9% 0.04 % ↑
2034 44.15 Lac (44,15,284) 8.93% 0.03 % ↑
2035 44.17 Lac (44,16,505) 8.96% 0.03 % ↑
2036 44.18 Lac (44,17,808) 8.99% 0.03 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Kurnool District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.18 Lac (44,17,808), with a male population of 22.11 Lac (22,10,656) and a female population of 22.07 Lac (22,07,045). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Kurnool District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Kurnool Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kurnool is 40.53 Lac (40,53,463).

The estimated population of Kurnool in 2024 is approximately 43.52 Lac (43,51,615).

Hindu constitute 82.11% of Kurnool population, amounting to approximately 33.28 Lac (33,28,380) people.

Muslim constitute 16.55% of Kurnool population, totaling around 6.71 Lac (6,70,737) people.

Hindu: 82.11%, Muslim: 16.55%, Christian: 0.82%, Religion not stated: 0.43%, Jain: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kurnool is 7.38 Lac (18.21%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 82.83 k (2.04%).

In Kurnool, 11.49 Lac (28.35%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 29.04 Lac (71.65%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kurnool is 59.97%, with male literacy at 70.1% and female literacy at 49.78%.

The sex ratio in Kurnool is 988 females for every 1000 males.

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