Vizianagaram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Vizianagaram District has a population of 23.44 Lac (23,44,474) with 11.61 Lac (11,61,477) males and 11.83 Lac (11,82,997) females.The sex ratio in Vizianagaram is 1019, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vizianagaram District is 2.42 Lac (2,41,657) which is 10.31% of Vizianagaram District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vizianagaram District is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

23.44 Lac

Toatl Population

11.61 Lac

Male Population

11.83 Lac

Female Population

Vizianagaram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Vizianagaram District current estimated population is projected to be 25.17 Lac (25,16,922), indicating a 7.36% increased from Vizianagaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.73 Lac.

Vizianagaram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Vizianagaram District estimated population is projected to be 25.26 Lac (25,25,587), projecting a 7.73% increased from Vizianagaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.77 Lac.

Vizianagaram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Vizianagaram District, with a total Hindu population of 22.99 Lac (22,99,129), accounting for 98.07% of the Vizianagaram District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.40 Lac (11,39,597), and the Hindu female population is around 11.60 Lac (11,59,532).

Vizianagaram Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Vizianagaram District, with a total Christian population of 17.85 k (17,853), accounting for 0.76% of the Vizianagaram District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 8.52 k (8,522), and the Christian female population is around 9.33 k (9,331).

Vizianagaram Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu22,99,12998.07%
Christian17,8530.76%
Muslim16,4230.7%
Religion not stated9,5770.41%
Jain8150.03%
Sikh3800.02%
Other religions and persuasions1830.01%
Buddhist1140%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Vizianagaram Urban Population

The Urban population of Vizianagaram District is 4.91 Lac (4,90,911), with 2.41 Lac (2,41,049) being males and 2.50 Lac (2,49,862) being females, making up 20.94% of the Vizianagaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Vizianagaram Rural Population

The Rural population of Vizianagaram District is 18.54 Lac (18,53,563), with 9.20 Lac (9,20,428) being males and 9.33 Lac (9,33,135) being females, making up 79.06% of the Vizianagaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Vizianagaram Literacy Rate

Vizianagaram District has a literacy rate of 58.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vizianagaram District is 68.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vizianagaram District is 49.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Vizianagaram District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.03%, while in the rural regions of Vizianagaram District, it is around 53.77%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vizianagaram

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.89 68.15 49.87
Urban Area 78.03 84.85 71.51
Rural Area 53.77 63.73 44

Literacy Rate by Religion in Vizianagaram

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 58.73 68.02 49.66
Christian 61.93 70.2 54.57
Muslim 74.8 81.21 68.52
Religion not stated 62.55 72.18 54.43

Vizianagaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vizianagaram District is 2.48 Lac (2,47,728) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,493) males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,235) females, which is 10.57% of Vizianagaram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Vizianagaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vizianagaram District is 2.36 Lac (2,35,556) with 1.15 Lac (1,14,687) males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,869) females, which is 10.05% of Vizianagaram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vizianagaram

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1019
Urban Area 1037
Rural Area 1014

Sex Ratio by Religion in Vizianagaram

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1018
Christian 1095
Muslim 1014
Religion not stated 1155

Vizianagaram Area & Households

The Total Area of Vizianagaram District is 6,539 Square KM, with a population density of 359 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vizianagaram District are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Vizianagaram District are 1,520.The Total Number of households in Vizianagaram District are 5.87 Lac(5,87,149).

Vizianagaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Vizianagaram District, there are about 11.58 Lac (11,57,962) workers, making up nearly 49.39% of the Vizianagaram District total population. Out of these, around 6.79 Lac (6,79,289) are male workers, and about 4.79 Lac (4,78,673) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Vizianagaram district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,29,913, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 23,44,474 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 17% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 8.86%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Vizianagaram District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 9,29,913 to 23,44,474.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 17%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 9.30 Lac ----- ----- 4.51 Lac 4.79 Lac
1911 9.77 Lac 47.03 k 5.05692468 4.69 Lac 5.08 Lac
1921 9.88 Lac 10.59 k 1.084408632 4.73 Lac 5.14 Lac
1931 10.86 Lac 98.42 k 9.966259321 5.25 Lac 5.61 Lac
1941 11.98 Lac 1.12 Lac 10.34014395 5.85 Lac 6.13 Lac
1951 13.06 Lac 1.08 Lac 9.025563305 6.43 Lac 6.63 Lac
1961 14.11 Lac 1.05 Lac 8.011855581 7.00 Lac 7.11 Lac
1971 15.90 Lac 1.79 Lac 12.65032192 7.91 Lac 7.99 Lac
1981 18.04 Lac 2.15 Lac 13.50299895 9.00 Lac 9.05 Lac
1991 21.11 Lac 3.07 Lac 17.00186676 10.55 Lac 10.56 Lac
2001 22.49 Lac 1.38 Lac 6.552095438 11.20 Lac 11.30 Lac
2011 23.44 Lac 95.22 k 4.233403608 11.61 Lac 11.83 Lac

Historical Population of Vizianagaram by Census Year 1901-2011

Vizianagaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 25.17 Lac (25,16,922) 7.36%
2025 25.26 Lac (25,25,587) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 25.32 Lac (25,31,756) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 25.36 Lac (25,36,135) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 25.41 Lac (25,40,562) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 25.45 Lac (25,44,941) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 25.49 Lac (25,49,320) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 25.52 Lac (25,51,581) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 25.52 Lac (25,52,287) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 25.53 Lac (25,53,041) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 25.54 Lac (25,53,747) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 25.54 Lac (25,54,453) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 25.55 Lac (25,55,207) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Vizianagaram District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.55 Lac (25,55,207), with a male population of 12.59 Lac (12,59,117) and a female population of 12.96 Lac (12,96,237). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Vizianagaram District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Vizianagaram Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Vizianagaram is 23.44 Lac (23,44,474).

The estimated population of Vizianagaram in 2024 is approximately 25.17 Lac (25,16,922).

Hindu constitute 98.07% of Vizianagaram population, amounting to approximately 22.99 Lac (22,99,129) people.

Christian constitute 0.76% of Vizianagaram population, totaling around 17.85 k (17,853) people.

Hindu: 98.07%, Christian: 0.76%, Muslim: 0.7%, Religion not stated: 0.41%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Vizianagaram is 2.48 Lac (10.57%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.36 Lac (10.05%).

In Vizianagaram, 4.91 Lac (20.94%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 18.54 Lac (79.06%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vizianagaram is 58.89%, with male literacy at 68.15% and female literacy at 49.87%.

The sex ratio in Vizianagaram is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

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