Visakhapatnam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Visakhapatnam District has a population of 42.91 Lac (42,90,589) with 21.39 Lac (21,38,910) males and 21.52 Lac (21,51,679) females.The sex ratio in Visakhapatnam is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Visakhapatnam District is 4.52 Lac (4,52,213) which is 10.54% of Visakhapatnam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Visakhapatnam District is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Visakhapatnam District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.

Visakhapatnam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Visakhapatnam District current estimated population is projected to be 46.06 Lac (46,06,183), indicating a 7.36% increased from Visakhapatnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.15 Lac.

Visakhapatnam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Visakhapatnam District estimated population is projected to be 46.22 Lac (46,22,040), projecting a 7.73% increased from Visakhapatnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.23 Lac.

Visakhapatnam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Visakhapatnam District, with a total Hindu population of 41.05 Lac (41,05,320), accounting for 95.68% of the Visakhapatnam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.47 Lac (20,47,096), and the Hindu female population is around 20.58 Lac (20,58,224).

Visakhapatnam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Visakhapatnam District, with a total Muslim population of 86.33 k (86,330), accounting for 2.01% of the Visakhapatnam District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 43.71 k (43,710), and the Muslim female population is around 42.62 k (42,620).

Visakhapatnam Religion Wise Population

Visakhapatnam Urban Population

The Urban population of Visakhapatnam District is 20.36 Lac (20,35,922), with 10.26 Lac (10,25,676) being males and 10.10 Lac (10,10,246) being females, making up 47.45% of the Visakhapatnam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam Rural Population

The Rural population of Visakhapatnam District is 22.55 Lac (22,54,667), with 11.13 Lac (11,13,234) being males and 11.41 Lac (11,41,433) being females, making up 52.55% of the Visakhapatnam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam Literacy Rate

Visakhapatnam District has a literacy rate of 66.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Visakhapatnam District is 74.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Visakhapatnam District is 59.34 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Visakhapatnam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.22%, while in the rural regions of Visakhapatnam District, it is around 53.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Visakhapatnam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.91	74.56	59.34
Urban Area	81.22	86.88	75.51
Rural Area	53.71	62.96	44.74

Literacy Rate by Religion in Visakhapatnam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	66.36	74.08	58.71
Muslim	80.96	87.09	74.69
Christian	78.38	84.24	73
Religion not stated	70.61	78.1	63.53

Visakhapatnam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Visakhapatnam District is 3.29 Lac (3,29,486) with 1.63 Lac (1,62,873) males and 1.67 Lac (1,66,613) females, which is 7.68% of Visakhapatnam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Visakhapatnam District is 6.19 Lac (6,18,500) with 3.03 Lac (3,02,905) males and 3.16 Lac (3,15,595) females, which is 14.42% of Visakhapatnam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Visakhapatnam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1006
Urban Area	985
Rural Area	1026

Sex Ratio by Religion in Visakhapatnam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1006
Muslim	976
Christian	1077
Religion not stated	1021

Visakhapatnam Area & Households

The Total Area of Visakhapatnam District is 11,161 Square KM, with a population density of 384 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Visakhapatnam District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Visakhapatnam District are 3,265.The Total Number of households in Visakhapatnam District are 10.97 Lac(10,97,042).

Visakhapatnam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Visakhapatnam District, there are about 18.90 Lac (18,89,879) workers, making up nearly 44.05% of the Visakhapatnam District total population. Out of these, around 12.39 Lac (12,39,064) are male workers, and about 6.51 Lac (6,50,815) are female workers.

Visakhapatnam - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Visakhapatnam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036