Racherla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Racherla Tehsil has a population of 35.08 k (35,080) with 17.46 k (17,459) males and 17.62 k (17,621) females.The sex ratio in Racherla is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Racherla Tehsil is 3.72 k (3,718) which is 10.6% of Racherla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Racherla Tehsil is 851 females for every 1000 males.

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

35.08 k

Toatl Population

17.46 k

Male Population

17.62 k

Female Population

Racherla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Racherla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 37.66 k (37,661), indicating a 7.36% increased from Racherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.71 k, and the estimated female population is 18.96 k.

Racherla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Racherla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 37.79 k (37,790), projecting a 7.73% increased from Racherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.77 k, and the estimated female population is 19.03 k.

Racherla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Racherla Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 31.47 k (31,466), accounting for 89.7% of the Racherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.65 k (15,646), and the Hindu female population is around 15.82 k (15,820).

Racherla Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Racherla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.50 k (3,504), accounting for 9.99% of the Racherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.75 k (1,747), and the Muslim female population is around 1.76 k (1,757).

Racherla Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu31,46689.7%
Muslim3,5049.99%
Religion not stated530.15%
Christian510.15%
Jain30.01%
Other religions and persuasions20.01%
Sikh10%
Buddhist00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Racherla Urban Population

The Urban population of Racherla Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Racherla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Racherla Rural Population

The Rural population of Racherla Tehsil is 35.08 k (35,080), with 17.46 k (17,459) being males and 17.62 k (17,621) being females, making up 100% of the Racherla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Racherla Literacy Rate

Racherla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Racherla Tehsil is 80.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Racherla Tehsil is 49.21 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Racherla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Racherla Tehsil, it is around 64.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Racherla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.52 80.28 49.21
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.52 80.28 49.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Racherla

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 64.29 79.94 49.13
Muslim 66.68 83.62 50.19
Religion not stated 72.73 85.71 50
Christian 47.5 66.67 26.32

Racherla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Racherla Tehsil is 5.71 k (5,710) with 2.76 k (2,757) males and 2.95 k (2,953) females, which is 16.28% of Racherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1072 females for every 1000 males.

Racherla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Racherla Tehsil is 378 (378) with 158 (158) males and 220 (220) females, which is 1.08% of Racherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1393 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Racherla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1010
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1010

Sex Ratio by Religion in Racherla

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1012
Muslim 1006
Religion not stated 515
Christian 889

Racherla Area & Households

The Total Area of Racherla Tehsil is 358.84 Square KM, with a population density of 98 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Racherla Tehsil are 14.The Total Number of households in Racherla Tehsil are 9.15 k(9,146).

Racherla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Racherla Tehsil, there are about 17.64 k (17,642) workers, making up nearly 50.29% of the Racherla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.51 k (9,506) are male workers, and about 8.14 k (8,136) are female workers.

Racherla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 37.66 k (37,661) 7.36%
2025 37.79 k (37,790) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 37.88 k (37,883) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 37.95 k (37,948) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 38.02 k (38,015) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 38.08 k (38,080) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 38.15 k (38,146) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 38.18 k (38,179) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 38.19 k (38,190) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 38.20 k (38,201) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 38.21 k (38,212) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 38.22 k (38,222) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 38.23 k (38,234) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Racherla Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.23 k (38,234), with a male population of 18.93 k (18,927) and a female population of 19.31 k (19,308). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Racherla Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Racherla Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Racherla is 35.08 k (35,080).

The estimated population of Racherla in 2024 is approximately 37.66 k (37,661).

Hindu constitute 89.7% of Racherla population, amounting to approximately 31.47 k (31,466) people.

Muslim constitute 9.99% of Racherla population, totaling around 3.50 k (3,504) people.

Hindu: 89.7%, Muslim: 9.99%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Christian: 0.15%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Sikh: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Racherla is 5.71 k (16.28%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 378 (1.08%).

In Racherla, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 35.08 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Racherla is 64.52%, with male literacy at 80.28% and female literacy at 49.21%.

The sex ratio in Racherla is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

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