Kanigiri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanigiri Tehsil has a population of 92.47 k (92,466) with 47.36 k (47,355) males and 45.11 k (45,111) females.The sex ratio in Kanigiri is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanigiri Tehsil is 11.01 k (11,007) which is 11.9% of Kanigiri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanigiri Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanigiri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Prakasam District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

Kanigiri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanigiri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 99.27 k (99,268), indicating a 7.36% increased from Kanigiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 50.73 k, and the estimated female population is 48.53 k.

Kanigiri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanigiri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 99.61 k (99,610), projecting a 7.73% increased from Kanigiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 50.90 k, and the estimated female population is 48.71 k.

Kanigiri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanigiri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 80.69 k (80,691), accounting for 87.27% of the Kanigiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 41.51 k (41,506), and the Hindu female population is around 39.19 k (39,185).

Kanigiri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanigiri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.45 k (11,453), accounting for 12.39% of the Kanigiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.70 k (5,700), and the Muslim female population is around 5.75 k (5,753).

Kanigiri Religion Wise Population

Kanigiri Urban Population

The Urban population of Kanigiri Tehsil is 37.42 k (37,420), with 18.89 k (18,886) being males and 18.53 k (18,534) being females, making up 40.47% of the Kanigiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Kanigiri Rural Population

The Rural population of Kanigiri Tehsil is 55.05 k (55,046), with 28.47 k (28,469) being males and 26.58 k (26,577) being females, making up 59.53% of the Kanigiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Kanigiri Literacy Rate

Kanigiri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanigiri Tehsil is 76.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanigiri Tehsil is 54.2 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kanigiri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.55%, while in the rural regions of Kanigiri Tehsil, it is around 57.38%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanigiri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.64	76.57	54.2
Urban Area	77.55	86.32	68.62
Rural Area	57.38	69.96	43.98

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanigiri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.26	75.2	52.73
Muslim	74.81	86.05	63.58
Christian	84.92	91.38	79.41
Religion not stated	83.33	100	72.73

Kanigiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanigiri Tehsil is 18.94 k (18,935) with 9.66 k (9,660) males and 9.28 k (9,275) females, which is 20.48% of Kanigiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Kanigiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanigiri Tehsil is 2.70 k (2,697) with 1.41 k (1,407) males and 1.29 k (1,290) females, which is 2.92% of Kanigiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanigiri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	953
Urban Area	982
Rural Area	934

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanigiri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	945
Muslim	1010
Christian	1107
Religion not stated	1819

Kanigiri Area & Households

The Total Area of Kanigiri Tehsil is 513.81 Square KM, with a population density of 180 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanigiri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanigiri Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Kanigiri Tehsil are 21.42 k(21,421).

Kanigiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanigiri Tehsil, there are about 42.97 k (42,965) workers, making up nearly 46.47% of the Kanigiri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.89 k (26,886) are male workers, and about 16.08 k (16,079) are female workers.

Kanigiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kanigiri Census Frequently Asked Questions