Visakhapatnam (Urban) Population

As per the 2011 Census, Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil has a population of 9.78 Lac (9,77,771) with 4.93 Lac (4,93,015) males and 4.85 Lac (4,84,756) females.The sex ratio in Visakhapatnam (Urban) is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 89.94 k (89,937) which is 9.2% of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

9.78 Lac

Toatl Population

4.93 Lac

Male Population

4.85 Lac

Female Population

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.50 Lac (10,49,691), indicating a 7.36% increased from Visakhapatnam (Urban)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.21 Lac.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.53 Lac (10,53,305), projecting a 7.73% increased from Visakhapatnam (Urban)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.23 Lac.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.96 Lac (8,96,322), accounting for 91.67% of the Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.53 Lac (4,52,502), and the Hindu female population is around 4.44 Lac (4,43,820).

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 40.63 k (40,625), accounting for 4.15% of the Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.75 k (20,754), and the Muslim female population is around 19.87 k (19,871).

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu8,96,32291.67%
Muslim40,6254.15%
Christian34,0093.48%
Religion not stated3,4120.35%
Jain1,7330.18%
Sikh1,1860.12%
Buddhist3730.04%
Other religions and persuasions1110.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Visakhapatnam (Urban) Urban Population

The Urban population of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 9.78 Lac (9,77,771), with 4.93 Lac (4,93,015) being males and 4.85 Lac (4,84,756) being females, making up 100% of the Visakhapatnam (Urban) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Rural Population

The Rural population of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Visakhapatnam (Urban) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Literacy Rate

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 88.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 78.15 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.28%, while in the rural regions of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Visakhapatnam (Urban)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.28 88.35 78.15
Urban Area 83.28 88.35 78.15
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Visakhapatnam (Urban)

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 83 88.13 77.8
Muslim 85.54 90.38 80.51
Christian 87.19 91.4 83.33
Religion not stated 81.34 87.69 75.99

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 92.96 k (92,961) with 46.07 k (46,068) males and 46.89 k (46,893) females, which is 9.51% of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 9.81 k (9,814) with 5.02 k (5,021) males and 4.79 k (4,793) females, which is 1% of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Visakhapatnam (Urban)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 984
Urban Area 984
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Visakhapatnam (Urban)

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 981
Muslim 958
Christian 1074
Religion not stated 1148

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Area & Households

The Total Area of Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil is 111.6 Square KM, with a population density of 8,761 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil are 2.48 Lac(2,48,162).

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil, there are about 3.48 Lac (3,48,214) workers, making up nearly 35.61% of the Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.78 Lac (2,77,831) are male workers, and about 70.38 k (70,383) are female workers.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 10.50 Lac (10,49,691) 7.36%
2025 10.53 Lac (10,53,305) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 10.56 Lac (10,55,878) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 10.58 Lac (10,57,704) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 10.60 Lac (10,59,550) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 10.61 Lac (10,61,377) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 10.63 Lac (10,63,203) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 10.64 Lac (10,64,146) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 10.64 Lac (10,64,441) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 10.65 Lac (10,64,755) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 10.65 Lac (10,65,049) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 10.65 Lac (10,65,344) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 10.66 Lac (10,65,658) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.66 Lac (10,65,658), with a male population of 5.34 Lac (5,34,461) and a female population of 5.31 Lac (5,31,159). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Visakhapatnam (Urban) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Visakhapatnam (Urban) is 9.78 Lac (9,77,771).

The estimated population of Visakhapatnam (Urban) in 2024 is approximately 10.50 Lac (10,49,691).

Hindu constitute 91.67% of Visakhapatnam (Urban) population, amounting to approximately 8.96 Lac (8,96,322) people.

Muslim constitute 4.15% of Visakhapatnam (Urban) population, totaling around 40.63 k (40,625) people.

Hindu: 91.67%, Muslim: 4.15%, Christian: 3.48%, Religion not stated: 0.35%, Jain: 0.18%, Sikh: 0.12%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Visakhapatnam (Urban) is 92.96 k (9.51%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 9.81 k (1%).

In Visakhapatnam (Urban), 9.78 Lac (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Visakhapatnam (Urban) is 83.28%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 78.15%.

The sex ratio in Visakhapatnam (Urban) is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Visakhapatnam (Urban) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.