Prakasam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Prakasam District has a population of 33.97 Lac (33,97,448) with 17.15 Lac (17,14,764) males and 16.83 Lac (16,82,684) females.The sex ratio in Prakasam is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Prakasam District is 3.78 Lac (3,78,261) which is 11.13% of Prakasam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Prakasam District is 933 females for every 1000 males.

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

33.97 Lac

Toatl Population

17.15 Lac

Male Population

16.83 Lac

Female Population

Prakasam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Prakasam District current estimated population is projected to be 36.47 Lac (36,47,347), indicating a 7.36% increased from Prakasam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.10 Lac.

Prakasam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Prakasam District estimated population is projected to be 36.60 Lac (36,59,903), projecting a 7.73% increased from Prakasam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.17 Lac.

Prakasam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Prakasam District, with a total Hindu population of 31.50 Lac (31,50,195), accounting for 92.72% of the Prakasam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.91 Lac (15,91,093), and the Hindu female population is around 15.59 Lac (15,59,102).

Prakasam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Prakasam District, with a total Muslim population of 2.21 Lac (2,20,654), accounting for 6.49% of the Prakasam District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,10,638), and the Muslim female population is around 1.10 Lac (1,10,016).

Prakasam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu31,50,19592.72%
Muslim2,20,6546.49%
Christian18,7750.55%
Religion not stated7,0510.21%
Sikh2660.01%
Other religions and persuasions2060.01%
Jain2040.01%
Buddhist970%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Prakasam Urban Population

The Urban population of Prakasam District is 6.65 Lac (6,64,582), with 3.32 Lac (3,32,123) being males and 3.32 Lac (3,32,459) being females, making up 19.56% of the Prakasam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Prakasam Rural Population

The Rural population of Prakasam District is 27.33 Lac (27,32,866), with 13.83 Lac (13,82,641) being males and 13.50 Lac (13,50,225) being females, making up 80.44% of the Prakasam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Prakasam Literacy Rate

Prakasam District has a literacy rate of 63.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Prakasam District is 72.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Prakasam District is 53.11 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Prakasam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.43%, while in the rural regions of Prakasam District, it is around 59.29%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Prakasam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.08 72.92 53.11
Urban Area 78.43 85.73 71.18
Rural Area 59.29 69.8 48.6

Literacy Rate by Religion in Prakasam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.56 72.38 52.6
Muslim 69.33 79.99 58.67
Christian 75.76 81.64 70.29
Religion not stated 64.78 74.63 55.2

Prakasam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Prakasam District is 7.88 Lac (7,87,861) with 3.97 Lac (3,97,242) males and 3.91 Lac (3,90,619) females, which is 23.19% of Prakasam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Prakasam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Prakasam District is 1.51 Lac (1,51,145) with 76.68 k (76,677) males and 74.47 k (74,468) females, which is 4.45% of Prakasam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Prakasam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 982
Urban Area 1002
Rural Area 977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Prakasam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 980
Muslim 995
Christian 1058
Religion not stated 1014

Prakasam Area & Households

The Total Area of Prakasam District is 17,626 Square KM, with a population density of 193 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Prakasam District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Prakasam District are 1,081.The Total Number of households in Prakasam District are 8.60 Lac(8,60,463).

Prakasam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Prakasam District, there are about 17.01 Lac (17,00,567) workers, making up nearly 50.05% of the Prakasam District total population. Out of these, around 9.92 Lac (9,91,842) are male workers, and about 7.09 Lac (7,08,725) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Prakasam district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,75,037, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 33,97,448 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 21.33% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 12.11%.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.

Prakasam District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 9,75,037 to 33,97,448.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 21.33%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 9.75 Lac ----- ----- 4.89 Lac 4.87 Lac
1911 10.69 Lac 93.71 k 9.610507088 5.35 Lac 5.34 Lac
1921 11.18 Lac 48.96 k 4.580895501 5.61 Lac 5.57 Lac
1931 12.05 Lac 87.52 k 7.830537863 6.05 Lac 6.01 Lac
1941 13.44 Lac 1.39 Lac 11.50492481 6.78 Lac 6.66 Lac
1951 14.64 Lac 1.20 Lac 8.918484719 7.39 Lac 7.25 Lac
1961 16.72 Lac 2.08 Lac 14.20945156 8.39 Lac 8.32 Lac
1971 19.20 Lac 2.48 Lac 14.85105813 9.66 Lac 9.54 Lac
1981 23.30 Lac 4.10 Lac 21.33213889 11.78 Lac 11.52 Lac
1991 27.59 Lac 4.30 Lac 18.440949 14.00 Lac 13.59 Lac
2001 30.59 Lac 3.00 Lac 10.88216512 15.52 Lac 15.07 Lac
2011 33.97 Lac 3.38 Lac 11.04865198 17.15 Lac 16.83 Lac

Historical Population of Prakasam by Census Year 1901-2011

Prakasam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 36.47 Lac (36,47,347) 7.36%
2025 36.60 Lac (36,59,903) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 36.69 Lac (36,68,843) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 36.75 Lac (36,75,190) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 36.82 Lac (36,81,604) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 36.88 Lac (36,87,951) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 36.94 Lac (36,94,297) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 36.98 Lac (36,97,573) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 36.99 Lac (36,98,596) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 37.00 Lac (36,99,688) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 37.01 Lac (37,00,712) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 37.02 Lac (37,01,735) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 37.03 Lac (37,02,827) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Prakasam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 37.03 Lac (37,02,827), with a male population of 18.59 Lac (18,58,917) and a female population of 18.44 Lac (18,43,756). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Prakasam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.36%.