Sompeta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sompeta Tehsil has a population of 78.91 k (78,908) with 38.16 k (38,161) males and 40.75 k (40,747) females.The sex ratio in Sompeta is 1068, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sompeta Tehsil is 7.96 k (7,959) which is 10.09% of Sompeta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sompeta Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sompeta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Srikakulam District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Sompeta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sompeta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 84.71 k (84,713), indicating a 7.36% increased from Sompeta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 40.88 k, and the estimated female population is 43.84 k.
Sompeta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sompeta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 85.00 k (85,004), projecting a 7.73% increased from Sompeta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 41.02 k, and the estimated female population is 44.00 k.
Sompeta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sompeta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 78.10 k (78,101), accounting for 98.98% of the Sompeta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.76 k (37,764), and the Hindu female population is around 40.34 k (40,337).
Sompeta Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sompeta Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 430 (430), accounting for 0.54% of the Sompeta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 208 (208), and the Christian female population is around 222 (222).
Sompeta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78,101 | 98.98% |
| Christian | 430 | 0.54% |
| Muslim | 243 | 0.31% |
| Religion not stated | 128 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSompeta Urban Population
The Urban population of Sompeta Tehsil is 18.78 k (18,778), with 8.97 k (8,968) being males and 9.81 k (9,810) being females, making up 23.8% of the Sompeta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1094 females for every 1000 males.
Sompeta Rural Population
The Rural population of Sompeta Tehsil is 60.13 k (60,130), with 29.19 k (29,193) being males and 30.94 k (30,937) being females, making up 76.2% of the Sompeta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1060 females for every 1000 males.
Sompeta Literacy Rate
Sompeta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sompeta Tehsil is 77.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sompeta Tehsil is 56.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sompeta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.23%, while in the rural regions of Sompeta Tehsil, it is around 63.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sompeta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.7 | 77.3 | 56.91 |
| Urban Area | 76.23 | 84.55 | 68.75 |
| Rural Area | 63.71 | 75.06 | 53.14 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sompeta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.65 | 77.23 | 56.87 |
| Christian | 69.15 | 81.48 | 57.5 |
| Muslim | 76.3 | 86.24 | 65.69 |
| Religion not stated | 76.15 | 86.27 | 67.24 |
Sompeta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sompeta Tehsil is 4.07 k (4,068) with 1.91 k (1,907) males and 2.16 k (2,161) females, which is 5.16% of Sompeta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1134 females for every 1000 males.
Sompeta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sompeta Tehsil is 1.21 k (1,214) with 668 (668) males and 546 (546) females, which is 1.54% of Sompeta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 818 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sompeta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1068 |
| Urban Area | 1094 |
| Rural Area | 1060 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sompeta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1069 |
| Christian | 1068 |
| Muslim | 914 |
| Religion not stated | 1134 |
Sompeta Area & Households
The Total Area of Sompeta Tehsil is 158.48 Square KM, with a population density of 498 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sompeta Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sompeta Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Sompeta Tehsil are 19.87 k(19,874).
Sompeta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sompeta Tehsil, there are about 33.43 k (33,428) workers, making up nearly 42.36% of the Sompeta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 20.81 k (20,814) are male workers, and about 12.61 k (12,614) are female workers.
Sompeta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.71 k (84,713) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 85.00 k (85,004) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 85.21 k (85,212) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 85.36 k (85,359) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 85.51 k (85,508) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 85.66 k (85,656) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 85.80 k (85,803) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 85.88 k (85,879) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 85.90 k (85,903) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 85.93 k (85,928) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 85.95 k (85,952) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 85.98 k (85,976) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 86.00 k (86,001) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sompeta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 86.00 k (86,001), with a male population of 41.37 k (41,370) and a female population of 44.65 k (44,648). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Sompeta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.