Nellore Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nellore Tehsil has a population of 6.32 Lac (6,31,791) with 3.21 Lac (3,21,087) males and 3.11 Lac (3,10,704) females.The sex ratio in Nellore is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nellore Tehsil is 59.63 k (59,631) which is 9.44% of Nellore Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nellore Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nellore Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

Nellore Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nellore Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.78 Lac (6,78,263), indicating a 7.36% increased from Nellore's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.34 Lac.

Nellore Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nellore Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.81 Lac (6,80,598), projecting a 7.73% increased from Nellore's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.35 Lac.

Nellore Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nellore Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.05 Lac (5,04,887), accounting for 79.91% of the Nellore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.57 Lac (2,56,900), and the Hindu female population is around 2.48 Lac (2,47,987).

Nellore Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nellore Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,860), accounting for 18.02% of the Nellore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 57.87 k (57,874), and the Muslim female population is around 55.99 k (55,986).

Nellore Religion Wise Population

Nellore Urban Population

The Urban population of Nellore Tehsil is 5.59 Lac (5,58,548), with 2.84 Lac (2,84,154) being males and 2.74 Lac (2,74,394) being females, making up 88.41% of the Nellore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Nellore Rural Population

The Rural population of Nellore Tehsil is 73.24 k (73,243), with 36.93 k (36,933) being males and 36.31 k (36,310) being females, making up 11.59% of the Nellore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Nellore Literacy Rate

Nellore Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nellore Tehsil is 85.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nellore Tehsil is 76.11 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nellore Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.86%, while in the rural regions of Nellore Tehsil, it is around 66.09%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nellore

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.96	85.66	76.11
Urban Area	82.86	87.41	78.17
Rural Area	66.09	71.92	60.19

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nellore

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.46	85.95	76.82
Muslim	77.82	83.7	71.74
Christian	87.76	90.36	85.5
Jain	93.79	97.44	90.06

Nellore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nellore Tehsil is 88.61 k (88,611) with 44.31 k (44,307) males and 44.30 k (44,304) females, which is 14.03% of Nellore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Nellore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nellore Tehsil is 33.68 k (33,676) with 17.15 k (17,149) males and 16.53 k (16,527) females, which is 5.33% of Nellore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nellore

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	968
Urban Area	966
Rural Area	984

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nellore

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	966
Muslim	968
Christian	1123
Jain	980

Nellore Area & Households

The Total Area of Nellore Tehsil is 343.1 Square KM, with a population density of 1,841 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nellore Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nellore Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Nellore Tehsil are 1.53 Lac(1,53,027).

Nellore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nellore Tehsil, there are about 2.16 Lac (2,15,936) workers, making up nearly 34.18% of the Nellore Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.69 Lac (1,69,327) are male workers, and about 46.61 k (46,609) are female workers.

Nellore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nellore Census Frequently Asked Questions