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.

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

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

Prakasam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Prakasam Census Frequently Asked Questions