Chirala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chirala Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,72,826) with 85.74 k (85,735) males and 87.09 k (87,091) females.The sex ratio in Chirala is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chirala Tehsil is 17.23 k (17,229) which is 9.97% of Chirala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chirala Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chirala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Prakasam District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Chirala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chirala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,85,539), indicating a 7.36% increased from Chirala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 91.85 k, and the estimated female population is 93.69 k.
Chirala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chirala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,177), projecting a 7.73% increased from Chirala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.15 k, and the estimated female population is 94.03 k.
Chirala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chirala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.58 Lac (1,58,366), accounting for 91.63% of the Chirala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.56 k (78,562), and the Hindu female population is around 79.80 k (79,804).
Chirala Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chirala Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.28 k (11,280), accounting for 6.53% of the Chirala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.61 k (5,610), and the Muslim female population is around 5.67 k (5,670).
Chirala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,58,366 | 91.63% |
| Muslim | 11,280 | 6.53% |
| Christian | 2,533 | 1.47% |
| Religion not stated | 595 | 0.34% |
| Sikh | 17 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChirala Urban Population
The Urban population of Chirala Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,20,236), with 59.19 k (59,185) being males and 61.05 k (61,051) being females, making up 69.57% of the Chirala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Chirala Rural Population
The Rural population of Chirala Tehsil is 52.59 k (52,590), with 26.55 k (26,550) being males and 26.04 k (26,040) being females, making up 30.43% of the Chirala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Chirala Literacy Rate
Chirala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chirala Tehsil is 79.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chirala Tehsil is 65.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chirala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.55%, while in the rural regions of Chirala Tehsil, it is around 61.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chirala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.57 | 79.79 | 65.51 |
| Urban Area | 77.55 | 84.17 | 71.18 |
| Rural Area | 61.03 | 69.9 | 52.07 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chirala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.52 | 79.73 | 65.48 |
| Muslim | 71.88 | 80.08 | 63.88 |
| Christian | 79.87 | 85.19 | 75.14 |
| Religion not stated | 64.35 | 68.31 | 59.57 |
Chirala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chirala Tehsil is 26.26 k (26,260) with 12.89 k (12,885) males and 13.38 k (13,375) females, which is 15.19% of Chirala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Chirala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chirala Tehsil is 9.21 k (9,206) with 4.53 k (4,529) males and 4.68 k (4,677) females, which is 5.33% of Chirala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chirala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 1032 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chirala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1016 |
| Muslim | 1011 |
| Christian | 1108 |
| Religion not stated | 826 |
Chirala Area & Households
The Total Area of Chirala Tehsil is 105.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,644 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chirala Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chirala Tehsil are 3.The Total Number of households in Chirala Tehsil are 46.88 k(46,878).
Chirala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chirala Tehsil, there are about 76.13 k (76,133) workers, making up nearly 44.05% of the Chirala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.96 k (49,956) are male workers, and about 26.18 k (26,177) are female workers.
Chirala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,539) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,177) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,632) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,955) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,281) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,604) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,927) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,094) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,146) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,201) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,253) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,305) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,361) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chirala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.88 Lac (1,88,361), with a male population of 92.94 k (92,943) and a female population of 95.43 k (95,428). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Chirala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.