Palakonda Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palakonda Tehsil has a population of 74.97 k (74,972) with 36.87 k (36,871) males and 38.10 k (38,101) females.The sex ratio in Palakonda is 1034, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palakonda Tehsil is 7.30 k (7,301) which is 9.74% of Palakonda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palakonda Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.

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

Palakonda Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palakonda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 80.49 k (80,487), indicating a 7.36% increased from Palakonda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 39.50 k, and the estimated female population is 40.99 k.

Palakonda Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palakonda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 80.76 k (80,764), projecting a 7.73% increased from Palakonda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 39.63 k, and the estimated female population is 41.14 k.

Palakonda Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Palakonda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 74.16 k (74,156), accounting for 98.91% of the Palakonda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 36.50 k (36,504), and the Hindu female population is around 37.65 k (37,652).

Palakonda Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Palakonda Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 469 (469), accounting for 0.63% of the Palakonda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 206 (206), and the Christian female population is around 263 (263).

Palakonda Religion Wise Population

Palakonda Urban Population

The Urban population of Palakonda Tehsil is 20.76 k (20,760), with 10.07 k (10,069) being males and 10.69 k (10,691) being females, making up 27.69% of the Palakonda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1062 females for every 1000 males.

Palakonda Rural Population

The Rural population of Palakonda Tehsil is 54.21 k (54,212), with 26.80 k (26,802) being males and 27.41 k (27,410) being females, making up 72.31% of the Palakonda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Palakonda Literacy Rate

Palakonda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palakonda Tehsil is 73.73 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palakonda Tehsil is 56.64 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Palakonda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.6%, while in the rural regions of Palakonda Tehsil, it is around 62.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palakonda

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65	73.73	56.64
Urban Area	72.6	79.93	65.82
Rural Area	62.1	71.42	53.04

Literacy Rate by Religion in Palakonda

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.98	73.73	56.59
Christian	63.01	67.57	59.4
Muslim	76.51	82.67	70.27
Religion not stated	67.63	79.66	58.75

Palakonda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palakonda Tehsil is 11.41 k (11,413) with 5.60 k (5,595) males and 5.82 k (5,818) females, which is 15.22% of Palakonda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Palakonda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palakonda Tehsil is 3.62 k (3,616) with 1.74 k (1,742) males and 1.87 k (1,874) females, which is 4.82% of Palakonda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1076 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palakonda

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1034
Urban Area	1062
Rural Area	1023

Sex Ratio by Religion in Palakonda

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1032
Christian	1277
Muslim	1110
Religion not stated	1152

Palakonda Area & Households

The Total Area of Palakonda Tehsil is 101.81 Square KM, with a population density of 736 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palakonda Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Palakonda Tehsil are 44.The Total Number of households in Palakonda Tehsil are 19.25 k(19,252).

Palakonda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palakonda Tehsil, there are about 34.19 k (34,187) workers, making up nearly 45.6% of the Palakonda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.17 k (21,174) are male workers, and about 13.01 k (13,013) are female workers.

Palakonda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Palakonda Census Frequently Asked Questions