Veligandla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Veligandla Tehsil has a population of 35.95 k (35,951) with 18.69 k (18,686) males and 17.27 k (17,265) females.The sex ratio in Veligandla is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Veligandla Tehsil is 4.36 k (4,359) which is 12.12% of Veligandla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Veligandla Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.

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

Veligandla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Veligandla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 38.60 k (38,596), indicating a 7.36% increased from Veligandla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.02 k, and the estimated female population is 18.57 k.

Veligandla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Veligandla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 38.73 k (38,729), projecting a 7.73% increased from Veligandla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.08 k, and the estimated female population is 18.64 k.

Veligandla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Veligandla Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 35.55 k (35,547), accounting for 98.88% of the Veligandla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.49 k (18,489), and the Hindu female population is around 17.06 k (17,058).

Veligandla Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Veligandla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 340 (340), accounting for 0.95% of the Veligandla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 167 (167), and the Muslim female population is around 173 (173).

Veligandla Religion Wise Population

Veligandla Urban Population

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

Veligandla Rural Population

The Rural population of Veligandla Tehsil is 35.95 k (35,951), with 18.69 k (18,686) being males and 17.27 k (17,265) being females, making up 100% of the Veligandla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Veligandla Literacy Rate

Veligandla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Veligandla Tehsil is 72.08 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Veligandla Tehsil is 46.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Veligandla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Veligandla Tehsil, it is around 59.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Veligandla

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.61	72.08	46.14
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	59.61	72.08	46.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Veligandla

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.4	71.87	45.92
Muslim	75.9	92	60.51
Christian	89.36	91.3	87.5
Religion not stated	71.43	0	75

Veligandla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Veligandla Tehsil is 11.06 k (11,063) with 5.74 k (5,742) males and 5.32 k (5,321) females, which is 30.77% of Veligandla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Veligandla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Veligandla Tehsil is 292 (292) with 158 (158) males and 134 (134) females, which is 0.81% of Veligandla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 849 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Veligandla

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	924
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	924

Sex Ratio by Religion in Veligandla

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	923
Muslim	1036
Christian	1084
Religion not stated	1250

Veligandla Area & Households

The Total Area of Veligandla Tehsil is 390.74 Square KM, with a population density of 92 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Veligandla Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Veligandla Tehsil are 8.23 k(8,231).

Veligandla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Veligandla Tehsil, there are about 19.19 k (19,187) workers, making up nearly 53.37% of the Veligandla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 10.74 k (10,735) are male workers, and about 8.45 k (8,452) are female workers.

Veligandla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Veligandla Census Frequently Asked Questions