Warangal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Warangal District has a population of 35.13 Lac (35,12,576) with 17.59 Lac (17,59,281) males and 17.53 Lac (17,53,295) females.The sex ratio in Warangal is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Warangal District is 3.41 Lac (3,41,168) which is 9.71% of Warangal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Warangal District is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Warangal District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Warangal Population Census 2011
- Warangal Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Warangal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Warangal District current estimated population is projected to be 37.71 Lac (37,70,943), indicating a 7.36% increased from Warangal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.86 Lac.
Warangal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Warangal District estimated population is projected to be 37.84 Lac (37,83,925), projecting a 7.73% increased from Warangal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.93 Lac.
Warangal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Warangal District, with a total Hindu population of 32.74 Lac (32,73,755), accounting for 93.2% of the Warangal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.40 Lac (16,40,261), and the Hindu female population is around 16.33 Lac (16,33,494).
Warangal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Warangal District, with a total Muslim population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,333), accounting for 5.62% of the Warangal District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 98.88 k (98,880), and the Muslim female population is around 98.45 k (98,453).
Warangal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 32,73,755 | 93.2% |
| Muslim | 1,97,333 | 5.62% |
| Christian | 31,377 | 0.89% |
| Religion not stated | 7,710 | 0.22% |
| Sikh | 1,453 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 569 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 253 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 126 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationWarangal Urban Population
The Urban population of Warangal District is 9.92 Lac (9,92,333), with 4.99 Lac (4,98,687) being males and 4.94 Lac (4,93,646) being females, making up 28.25% of the Warangal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Warangal Rural Population
The Rural population of Warangal District is 25.20 Lac (25,20,243), with 12.61 Lac (12,60,594) being males and 12.60 Lac (12,59,649) being females, making up 71.75% of the Warangal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Warangal Literacy Rate
Warangal District has a literacy rate of 65.11% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Warangal District is 74.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Warangal District is 55.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Warangal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.03%, while in the rural regions of Warangal District, it is around 58.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Warangal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.11 | 74.58 | 55.69 |
| Urban Area | 81.03 | 88.52 | 73.5 |
| Rural Area | 58.83 | 69.04 | 48.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Warangal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.14 | 73.76 | 54.55 |
| Muslim | 78.77 | 86.39 | 71.13 |
| Christian | 80.77 | 85.69 | 76.33 |
| Religion not stated | 70.69 | 80.48 | 61.19 |
Warangal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Warangal District is 6.16 Lac (6,16,102) with 3.08 Lac (3,07,709) males and 3.08 Lac (3,08,393) females, which is 17.54% of Warangal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Warangal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Warangal District is 5.31 Lac (5,30,656) with 2.69 Lac (2,68,976) males and 2.62 Lac (2,61,680) females, which is 15.11% of Warangal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Warangal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 997 |
| Urban Area | 990 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Warangal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Muslim | 996 |
| Christian | 1088 |
| Religion not stated | 1002 |
Warangal Area & Households
The Total Area of Warangal District is 12,846 Square KM, with a population density of 273 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Warangal District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Warangal District are 1,049.The Total Number of households in Warangal District are 8.86 Lac(8,86,279).
Warangal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Warangal District, there are about 17.06 Lac (17,05,655) workers, making up nearly 48.56% of the Warangal District total population. Out of these, around 9.61 Lac (9,60,926) are male workers, and about 7.45 Lac (7,44,729) are female workers.
Warangal - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Warangal district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,53,721, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 35,12,576 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1911. The growth rate of 25.79% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.75%.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.
Warangal District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 6,53,721 to 35,12,576.
- The year 1911 stands out with a growth rate of 25.79%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 6.54 Lac | ----- | ----- | 3.43 Lac | 3.11 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.22 Lac | 1.69 Lac | 25.78607693 | 4.24 Lac | 3.98 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.13 Lac | -9.19 k | -1.117124129 | 4.18 Lac | 3.95 Lac |
| 1931 | 9.72 Lac | 1.59 Lac | 19.50156438 | 4.99 Lac | 4.72 Lac |
| 1941 | 11.26 Lac | 1.54 Lac | 15.84763171 | 5.79 Lac | 5.46 Lac |
| 1951 | 13.30 Lac | 2.04 Lac | 18.13844157 | 6.81 Lac | 6.49 Lac |
| 1961 | 15.45 Lac | 2.16 Lac | 16.21245026 | 7.91 Lac | 7.55 Lac |
| 1971 | 18.71 Lac | 3.25 Lac | 21.06190167 | 9.57 Lac | 9.14 Lac |
| 1981 | 23.00 Lac | 4.29 Lac | 22.94908476 | 11.71 Lac | 11.29 Lac |
| 1991 | 28.19 Lac | 5.19 Lac | 22.54219567 | 14.37 Lac | 13.82 Lac |
| 2001 | 32.46 Lac | 4.27 Lac | 15.1542199 | 16.45 Lac | 16.01 Lac |
| 2011 | 35.13 Lac | 2.67 Lac | 8.212312739 | 17.59 Lac | 17.53 Lac |
Warangal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.71 Lac (37,70,943) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 37.84 Lac (37,83,925) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 37.93 Lac (37,93,168) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 38.00 Lac (37,99,729) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 38.06 Lac (38,06,361) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 38.13 Lac (38,12,923) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 38.19 Lac (38,19,484) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 38.23 Lac (38,22,871) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 38.24 Lac (38,23,929) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 38.25 Lac (38,25,058) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 38.26 Lac (38,26,116) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 38.27 Lac (38,27,175) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 38.28 Lac (38,28,303) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Warangal District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.28 Lac (38,28,303), with a male population of 19.07 Lac (19,07,176) and a female population of 19.21 Lac (19,21,126). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Warangal District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.