Nizamabad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nizamabad District has a population of 25.51 Lac (25,51,335) with 12.51 Lac (12,50,641) males and 13.01 Lac (13,00,694) females.The sex ratio in Nizamabad is 1041, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nizamabad District is 2.82 Lac (2,82,417) which is 11.07% of Nizamabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nizamabad District is 949 females for every 1000 males.

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

25.51 Lac

Toatl Population

12.51 Lac

Male Population

13.01 Lac

Female Population

Nizamabad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nizamabad District current estimated population is projected to be 27.39 Lac (27,38,998), indicating a 7.36% increased from Nizamabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.99 Lac.

Nizamabad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nizamabad District estimated population is projected to be 27.48 Lac (27,48,428), projecting a 7.73% increased from Nizamabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.04 Lac.

Nizamabad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nizamabad District, with a total Hindu population of 21.23 Lac (21,23,426), accounting for 83.23% of the Nizamabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.37 Lac (10,36,875), and the Hindu female population is around 10.87 Lac (10,86,551).

Nizamabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nizamabad District, with a total Muslim population of 3.92 Lac (3,91,596), accounting for 15.35% of the Nizamabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.96 Lac (1,96,117), and the Muslim female population is around 1.95 Lac (1,95,479).

Nizamabad Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu21,23,42683.23%
Muslim3,91,59615.35%
Christian19,6530.77%
Religion not stated11,7680.46%
Sikh2,3570.09%
Buddhist1,8470.07%
Jain5420.02%
Other religions and persuasions1460.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nizamabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Nizamabad District is 5.88 Lac (5,88,372), with 2.92 Lac (2,91,804) being males and 2.97 Lac (2,96,568) being females, making up 23.06% of the Nizamabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Nizamabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Nizamabad District is 19.63 Lac (19,62,963), with 9.59 Lac (9,58,837) being males and 10.04 Lac (10,04,126) being females, making up 76.94% of the Nizamabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1048 females for every 1000 males.

Nizamabad Literacy Rate

Nizamabad District has a literacy rate of 61.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nizamabad District is 71.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nizamabad District is 51.54 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nizamabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.22%, while in the rural regions of Nizamabad District, it is around 56.5%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nizamabad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.25 71.47 51.54
Urban Area 77.22 84.31 70.29
Rural Area 56.5 67.57 46.06

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nizamabad

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 59.17 70.2 48.77
Muslim 72.19 77.85 66.54
Christian 74.02 80.26 68.25
Religion not stated 65.28 76.01 55.6

Nizamabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nizamabad District is 3.71 Lac (3,71,074) with 1.79 Lac (1,78,798) males and 1.92 Lac (1,92,276) females, which is 14.54% of Nizamabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1076 females for every 1000 males.

Nizamabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nizamabad District is 1.93 Lac (1,92,941) with 95.68 k (95,679) males and 97.26 k (97,262) females, which is 7.56% of Nizamabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nizamabad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1041
Urban Area 1017
Rural Area 1048

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nizamabad

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1048
Muslim 997
Christian 1073
Religion not stated 1076

Nizamabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Nizamabad District is 7,956 Square KM, with a population density of 321 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nizamabad District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Nizamabad District are 912.The Total Number of households in Nizamabad District are 5.93 Lac(5,93,234).

Nizamabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nizamabad District, there are about 12.61 Lac (12,61,076) workers, making up nearly 49.43% of the Nizamabad District total population. Out of these, around 6.84 Lac (6,84,320) are male workers, and about 5.77 Lac (5,76,756) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Nizamabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,91,020, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 25,51,335 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 29.01% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 13.51%.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.

Nizamabad District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 6,91,020 to 25,51,335.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 29.01%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 6.91 Lac ----- ----- 3.45 Lac 3.47 Lac
1911 5.60 Lac -1.31 Lac -19.01724986 2.79 Lac 2.81 Lac
1921 5.41 Lac -18.76 k -3.351637846 2.68 Lac 2.73 Lac
1931 6.53 Lac 1.12 Lac 20.70052565 3.28 Lac 3.25 Lac
1941 7.29 Lac 75.73 k 11.60000613 3.65 Lac 3.63 Lac
1951 8.32 Lac 1.03 Lac 14.13478538 4.12 Lac 4.20 Lac
1961 10.18 Lac 1.86 Lac 22.42586706 5.07 Lac 5.11 Lac
1971 13.13 Lac 2.95 Lac 29.00636256 6.57 Lac 6.56 Lac
1981 16.80 Lac 3.66 Lac 27.90100726 8.34 Lac 8.45 Lac
1991 20.38 Lac 3.58 Lac 21.3098543 10.10 Lac 10.28 Lac
2001 23.46 Lac 3.08 Lac 15.11880767 11.63 Lac 11.83 Lac
2011 25.51 Lac 2.06 Lac 8.767161831 12.51 Lac 13.01 Lac

Historical Population of Nizamabad by Census Year 1901-2011

Nizamabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 27.39 Lac (27,38,998) 7.36%
2025 27.48 Lac (27,48,428) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 27.55 Lac (27,55,141) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 27.60 Lac (27,59,907) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 27.65 Lac (27,64,724) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 27.69 Lac (27,69,490) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 27.74 Lac (27,74,256) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 27.77 Lac (27,76,716) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 27.77 Lac (27,77,484) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 27.78 Lac (27,78,304) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 27.79 Lac (27,79,073) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 27.80 Lac (27,79,842) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 27.81 Lac (27,80,662) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nizamabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 27.81 Lac (27,80,662), with a male population of 13.56 Lac (13,55,777) and a female population of 14.25 Lac (14,25,201). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Nizamabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Nizamabad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nizamabad is 25.51 Lac (25,51,335).

The estimated population of Nizamabad in 2024 is approximately 27.39 Lac (27,38,998).

Hindu constitute 83.23% of Nizamabad population, amounting to approximately 21.23 Lac (21,23,426) people.

Muslim constitute 15.35% of Nizamabad population, totaling around 3.92 Lac (3,91,596) people.

Hindu: 83.23%, Muslim: 15.35%, Christian: 0.77%, Religion not stated: 0.46%, Sikh: 0.09%, Buddhist: 0.07%, Jain: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nizamabad is 3.71 Lac (14.54%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.93 Lac (7.56%).

In Nizamabad, 5.88 Lac (23.06%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 19.63 Lac (76.94%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nizamabad is 61.25%, with male literacy at 71.47% and female literacy at 51.54%.

The sex ratio in Nizamabad is 1041 females for every 1000 males.

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