Etcherla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Etcherla Tehsil has a population of 87.85 k (87,847) with 44.66 k (44,660) males and 43.19 k (43,187) females.The sex ratio in Etcherla is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Etcherla Tehsil is 9.61 k (9,608) which is 10.94% of Etcherla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Etcherla Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.

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

87.85 k

Toatl Population

44.66 k

Male Population

43.19 k

Female Population

Etcherla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Etcherla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 94.31 k (94,309), indicating a 7.36% increased from Etcherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 47.85 k, and the estimated female population is 46.46 k.

Etcherla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Etcherla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 94.63 k (94,634), projecting a 7.73% increased from Etcherla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.00 k, and the estimated female population is 46.63 k.

Etcherla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Etcherla Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 86.78 k (86,782), accounting for 98.79% of the Etcherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.11 k (44,114), and the Hindu female population is around 42.67 k (42,668).

Etcherla Religion not stated Population

Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Etcherla Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 552 (552), accounting for 0.63% of the Etcherla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 296 (296), and the Religion not stated female population is around 256 (256).

Etcherla Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu86,78298.79%
Religion not stated5520.63%
Christian3140.36%
Muslim1680.19%
Sikh200.02%
Jain60.01%
Buddhist40%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Etcherla Urban Population

The Urban population of Etcherla Tehsil is 2.58 k (2,577), with 1.17 k (1,168) being males and 1.41 k (1,409) being females, making up 2.93% of the Etcherla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1207 females for every 1000 males.

Etcherla Rural Population

The Rural population of Etcherla Tehsil is 85.27 k (85,270), with 43.49 k (43,492) being males and 41.78 k (41,778) being females, making up 97.07% of the Etcherla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Etcherla Literacy Rate

Etcherla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Etcherla Tehsil is 65.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Etcherla Tehsil is 47.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Etcherla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.64%, while in the rural regions of Etcherla Tehsil, it is around 55.83%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Etcherla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.54 65.31 47.45
Urban Area 79.64 83 76.92
Rural Area 55.83 64.84 46.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Etcherla

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 56.47 65.25 47.38
Religion not stated 59.1 66.93 50
Christian 62.82 71.85 54.23
Muslim 71.43 83.1 60.53

Etcherla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Etcherla Tehsil is 7.15 k (7,147) with 3.79 k (3,785) males and 3.36 k (3,362) females, which is 8.14% of Etcherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Etcherla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Etcherla Tehsil is 445 (445) with 226 (226) males and 219 (219) females, which is 0.51% of Etcherla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Etcherla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 968
Urban Area 1207
Rural Area 961

Sex Ratio by Religion in Etcherla

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 968
Religion not stated 865
Christian 1000
Muslim 1182

Etcherla Area & Households

The Total Area of Etcherla Tehsil is 186.37 Square KM, with a population density of 471 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Etcherla Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Etcherla Tehsil are 21.81 k(21,805).

Etcherla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Etcherla Tehsil, there are about 41.86 k (41,859) workers, making up nearly 47.65% of the Etcherla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.55 k (25,551) are male workers, and about 16.31 k (16,308) are female workers.

Etcherla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 94.31 k (94,309) 7.36%
2025 94.63 k (94,634) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 94.87 k (94,865) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 95.03 k (95,029) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 95.20 k (95,195) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 95.36 k (95,359) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 95.52 k (95,523) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 95.61 k (95,608) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 95.63 k (95,634) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 95.66 k (95,662) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 95.69 k (95,689) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 95.72 k (95,715) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 95.74 k (95,744) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Etcherla Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 95.74 k (95,744), with a male population of 48.42 k (48,415) and a female population of 47.32 k (47,321). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Etcherla Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Etcherla Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Etcherla is 87.85 k (87,847).

The estimated population of Etcherla in 2024 is approximately 94.31 k (94,309).

Hindu constitute 98.79% of Etcherla population, amounting to approximately 86.78 k (86,782) people.

Religion not stated constitute 0.63% of Etcherla population, totaling around 552 (552) people.

Hindu: 98.79%, Religion not stated: 0.63%, Christian: 0.36%, Muslim: 0.19%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Etcherla is 7.15 k (8.14%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 445 (0.51%).

In Etcherla, 2.58 k (2.93%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 85.27 k (97.07%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Etcherla is 56.54%, with male literacy at 65.31% and female literacy at 47.45%.

The sex ratio in Etcherla is 968 females for every 1000 males.

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