Nalgonda Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nalgonda District has a population of 34.89 Lac (34,88,809) with 17.60 Lac (17,59,772) males and 17.29 Lac (17,29,037) females.The sex ratio in Nalgonda is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nalgonda District is 3.72 Lac (3,71,735) which is 10.66% of Nalgonda District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nalgonda District is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nalgonda District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Nalgonda Population Census 2011
- Nalgonda Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Nalgonda Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nalgonda District current estimated population is projected to be 37.45 Lac (37,45,428), indicating a 7.36% increased from Nalgonda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.60 Lac.
Nalgonda Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nalgonda District estimated population is projected to be 37.58 Lac (37,58,322), projecting a 7.73% increased from Nalgonda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.67 Lac.
Nalgonda Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nalgonda District, with a total Hindu population of 32.49 Lac (32,49,231), accounting for 93.13% of the Nalgonda District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.40 Lac (16,40,314), and the Hindu female population is around 16.09 Lac (16,08,917).
Nalgonda Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nalgonda District, with a total Muslim population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,646), accounting for 5.41% of the Nalgonda District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 94.71 k (94,712), and the Muslim female population is around 93.93 k (93,934).
Nalgonda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 32,49,231 | 93.13% |
| Muslim | 1,88,646 | 5.41% |
| Christian | 35,025 | 1% |
| Religion not stated | 14,347 | 0.41% |
| Sikh | 937 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 250 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 241 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 132 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNalgonda Urban Population
The Urban population of Nalgonda District is 6.63 Lac (6,62,507), with 3.32 Lac (3,32,056) being males and 3.30 Lac (3,30,451) being females, making up 18.99% of the Nalgonda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Nalgonda Rural Population
The Rural population of Nalgonda District is 28.26 Lac (28,26,302), with 14.28 Lac (14,27,716) being males and 13.99 Lac (13,98,586) being females, making up 81.01% of the Nalgonda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Nalgonda Literacy Rate
Nalgonda District has a literacy rate of 64.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nalgonda District is 74.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nalgonda District is 54.19 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nalgonda District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.69%, while in the rural regions of Nalgonda District, it is around 60.07%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nalgonda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.2 | 74.1 | 54.19 |
| Urban Area | 81.69 | 88.82 | 74.56 |
| Rural Area | 60.07 | 70.65 | 49.36 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nalgonda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.36 | 73.39 | 53.22 |
| Muslim | 76.34 | 84.57 | 68.05 |
| Christian | 75.66 | 82.58 | 69.15 |
| Religion not stated | 66.44 | 78.54 | 55.84 |
Nalgonda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nalgonda District is 6.37 Lac (6,37,385) with 3.18 Lac (3,18,359) males and 3.19 Lac (3,19,026) females, which is 18.27% of Nalgonda District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Nalgonda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nalgonda District is 3.94 Lac (3,94,279) with 2.04 Lac (2,03,876) males and 1.90 Lac (1,90,403) females, which is 11.3% of Nalgonda District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nalgonda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 983 |
| Urban Area | 996 |
| Rural Area | 980 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nalgonda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 981 |
| Muslim | 992 |
| Christian | 1051 |
| Religion not stated | 1104 |
Nalgonda Area & Households
The Total Area of Nalgonda District is 14,240 Square KM, with a population density of 245 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nalgonda District are 17 and the Total Number of Villages in Nalgonda District are 1,135.The Total Number of households in Nalgonda District are 8.76 Lac(8,75,939).
Nalgonda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nalgonda District, there are about 17.42 Lac (17,41,693) workers, making up nearly 49.92% of the Nalgonda District total population. Out of these, around 9.76 Lac (9,76,428) are male workers, and about 7.65 Lac (7,65,265) are female workers.
Nalgonda - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Nalgonda district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,76,087, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 34,88,809 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 25.28% 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 15.03%.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.
Nalgonda District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,76,087 to 34,88,809.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 25.28%.
- 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 | 7.76 Lac | ----- | ----- | 4.10 Lac | 3.66 Lac |
| 1911 | 9.30 Lac | 1.54 Lac | 19.88784763 | 4.78 Lac | 4.52 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.52 Lac | -78.78 k | -8.467338898 | 4.36 Lac | 4.16 Lac |
| 1931 | 10.15 Lac | 1.63 Lac | 19.15455979 | 5.20 Lac | 4.95 Lac |
| 1941 | 11.45 Lac | 1.30 Lac | 12.84996467 | 5.89 Lac | 5.57 Lac |
| 1951 | 12.87 Lac | 1.42 Lac | 12.39883686 | 6.62 Lac | 6.26 Lac |
| 1961 | 15.58 Lac | 2.71 Lac | 21.02078282 | 7.98 Lac | 7.60 Lac |
| 1971 | 18.20 Lac | 2.62 Lac | 16.81895975 | 9.26 Lac | 8.94 Lac |
| 1981 | 22.80 Lac | 4.60 Lac | 25.27545174 | 11.58 Lac | 11.22 Lac |
| 1991 | 28.52 Lac | 5.72 Lac | 25.10903919 | 14.54 Lac | 13.98 Lac |
| 2001 | 32.48 Lac | 3.96 Lac | 13.88068828 | 16.52 Lac | 15.96 Lac |
| 2011 | 34.89 Lac | 2.41 Lac | 7.414665475 | 17.60 Lac | 17.29 Lac |
Nalgonda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.45 Lac (37,45,428) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 37.58 Lac (37,58,322) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 37.68 Lac (37,67,502) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 37.74 Lac (37,74,019) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 37.81 Lac (37,80,606) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 37.87 Lac (37,87,123) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 37.94 Lac (37,93,641) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 37.97 Lac (37,97,004) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 37.98 Lac (37,98,055) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 37.99 Lac (37,99,177) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 38.00 Lac (38,00,228) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 38.01 Lac (38,01,279) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 38.02 Lac (38,02,400) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nalgonda District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.02 Lac (38,02,400), with a male population of 19.08 Lac (19,07,708) and a female population of 18.95 Lac (18,94,546). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Nalgonda District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.36%.