Zahirabad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Zahirabad Tehsil has a population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,451) with 85.75 k (85,750) males and 83.70 k (83,701) females.The sex ratio in Zahirabad is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Zahirabad Tehsil is 23.46 k (23,460) which is 13.84% of Zahirabad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Zahirabad Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.

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

Zahirabad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Zahirabad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,81,915), indicating a 7.36% increased from Zahirabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 91.87 k, and the estimated female population is 90.04 k.

Zahirabad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Zahirabad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.83 Lac (1,82,542), projecting a 7.73% increased from Zahirabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.17 k, and the estimated female population is 90.37 k.

Zahirabad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Zahirabad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,998), accounting for 61.96% of the Zahirabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.70 k (52,696), and the Hindu female population is around 52.30 k (52,302).

Zahirabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Zahirabad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 59.85 k (59,854), accounting for 35.32% of the Zahirabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.72 k (30,716), and the Muslim female population is around 29.14 k (29,138).

Zahirabad Religion Wise Population

Zahirabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Zahirabad Tehsil is 82.44 k (82,442), with 41.74 k (41,743) being males and 40.70 k (40,699) being females, making up 48.65% of the Zahirabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Zahirabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Zahirabad Tehsil is 87.01 k (87,009), with 44.01 k (44,007) being males and 43.00 k (43,002) being females, making up 51.35% of the Zahirabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Zahirabad Literacy Rate

Zahirabad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Zahirabad Tehsil is 73.48 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Zahirabad Tehsil is 58.09 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Zahirabad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.68%, while in the rural regions of Zahirabad Tehsil, it is around 57.48%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Zahirabad

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.86	73.48	58.09
Urban Area	74.68	80.82	68.41
Rural Area	57.48	66.5	48.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Zahirabad

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	62.85	72.61	53.1
Muslim	71.04	74.89	66.96
Christian	69.04	73.99	64.16
Religion not stated	69.49	76.85	61.68

Zahirabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Zahirabad Tehsil is 26.16 k (26,161) with 12.93 k (12,927) males and 13.23 k (13,234) females, which is 15.44% of Zahirabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Zahirabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Zahirabad Tehsil is 14.14 k (14,142) with 7.23 k (7,227) males and 6.92 k (6,915) females, which is 8.35% of Zahirabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Zahirabad

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	977
Urban Area	975
Rural Area	978

Sex Ratio by Religion in Zahirabad

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	993
Muslim	949
Christian	980
Religion not stated	922

Zahirabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Zahirabad Tehsil is 422.42 Square KM, with a population density of 401 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Zahirabad Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Zahirabad Tehsil are 32.The Total Number of households in Zahirabad Tehsil are 33.18 k(33,181).

Zahirabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Zahirabad Tehsil, there are about 68.60 k (68,597) workers, making up nearly 40.48% of the Zahirabad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.52 k (44,524) are male workers, and about 24.07 k (24,073) are female workers.

Zahirabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Zahirabad Census Frequently Asked Questions