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.

34.89 Lac

Toatl Population

17.60 Lac

Male Population

17.29 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu32,49,23193.13%
Muslim1,88,6465.41%
Christian35,0251%
Religion not stated14,3470.41%
Sikh9370.03%
Jain2500.01%
Buddhist2410.01%
Other religions and persuasions1320%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nalgonda 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

Historical Population of Nalgonda by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.14%.

Nalgonda Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nalgonda is 34.89 Lac (34,88,809).

The estimated population of Nalgonda in 2024 is approximately 37.45 Lac (37,45,428).

Hindu constitute 93.13% of Nalgonda population, amounting to approximately 32.49 Lac (32,49,231) people.

Muslim constitute 5.41% of Nalgonda population, totaling around 1.89 Lac (1,88,646) people.

Hindu: 93.13%, Muslim: 5.41%, Christian: 1%, Religion not stated: 0.41%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nalgonda is 6.37 Lac (18.27%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.94 Lac (11.3%).

In Nalgonda, 6.63 Lac (18.99%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 28.26 Lac (81.01%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nalgonda is 64.2%, with male literacy at 74.1% and female literacy at 54.19%.

The sex ratio in Nalgonda is 983 females for every 1000 males.

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