Villages In Tanuku Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Tanuku Population in 2025

In 2025, Tanuku Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.60 Lac (1,60,003), indicating a 7.73% increased from Tanuku's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 78.61 k, and the estimated female population is 81.40 k.

Tanuku Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Tanuku Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.60 Lac (1,60,394), projecting a 7.99% increased from Tanuku's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 78.78 k, and the estimated female population is 81.62 k.

Tanuku Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Tanuku Tehsil has a population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,529) with 73.14 k (73,139) males and 75.39 k (75,390) females.The sex ratio in Tanuku is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tanuku Tehsil is 13.57 k (13,571) which is 9.14% of Tanuku Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tanuku Tehsil is 992 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.49 Lac

Total Population

73.14 k

Male Population

75.39 k

Female Population

Tanuku Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tanuku Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,963), accounting for 96.25% of the Tanuku Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.42 k (70,419), and the Hindu female population is around 72.54 k (72,544).

Tanuku Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tanuku Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.30 k (3,299), accounting for 2.22% of the Tanuku Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.62 k (1,618), and the Muslim female population is around 1.68 k (1,681).

Tanuku Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,42,96396.25%
Muslim3,2992.22%
Christian1,8771.26%
Jain2080.14%
Religion not stated1640.11%
Other religions and persuasions100.01%
Sikh60%
Buddhist20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tanuku Urban Population

The Urban population of Tanuku Tehsil is 77.96 k (77,962), with 38.33 k (38,325) being males and 39.64 k (39,637) being females, making up 52.49% of the Tanuku total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

Tanuku Rural Population

The Rural population of Tanuku Tehsil is 70.57 k (70,567), with 34.81 k (34,814) being males and 35.75 k (35,753) being females, making up 47.51% of the Tanuku total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Tanuku Literacy Rate

Tanuku Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tanuku Tehsil is 84.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tanuku Tehsil is 79.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tanuku Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.51%, while in the rural regions of Tanuku Tehsil, it is around 77.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tanuku

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.82 84.7 79.04
Urban Area 85.51 88.74 82.39
Rural Area 77.72 80.21 75.3

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tanuku

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.7 84.54 78.95
Muslim 86.28 90.2 82.52
Christian 83.15 86.89 79.87
Jain 96.05 98.91 92.94

Tanuku Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tanuku Tehsil is 18.12 k (18,122) with 8.71 k (8,708) males and 9.41 k (9,414) females, which is 12.2% of Tanuku Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1082 females for every 1000 males.

Tanuku Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tanuku Tehsil is 1.26 k (1,259) with 619 (619) males and 640 (640) females, which is 0.85% of Tanuku Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tanuku

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1031
Urban Area 1035
Rural Area 1027

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tanuku

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1031
Muslim 1039
Christian 1095
Jain 825

Tanuku Area & Households

The Total Area of Tanuku Tehsil is 77.23 Square KM, with a population density of 1,923 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tanuku Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Tanuku Tehsil are 8.The Total Number of households in Tanuku Tehsil are 41.38 k(41,377).

Tanuku Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tanuku Tehsil, there are about 56.55 k (56,552) workers, making up nearly 38.07% of the Tanuku Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.99 k (43,991) are male workers, and about 12.56 k (12,561) are female workers.

Tanuku - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.60 Lac (1,60,003) 7.73%
2026 1.60 Lac (1,60,394) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 1.61 Lac (1,60,672) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 1.61 Lac (1,60,952) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 1.61 Lac (1,61,230) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 1.62 Lac (1,61,507) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 1.62 Lac (1,61,650) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 1.62 Lac (1,61,695) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 1.62 Lac (1,61,743) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 1.62 Lac (1,61,788) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 1.62 Lac (1,61,832) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 1.62 Lac (1,61,880) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Tanuku Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.62 Lac (1,61,880), with a male population of 79.29 k (79,288) and a female population of 82.61 k (82,607). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Tanuku Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.11%.

Tanuku Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tanuku is 1.49 Lac (1,48,529).

Hindu constitute 96.25% of Tanuku population, amounting to approximately 1.43 Lac (1,42,963) people.

Muslim constitute 2.22% of Tanuku population, totaling around 3.30 k (3,299) people.

Hindu: 96.25%, Muslim: 2.22%, Christian: 1.26%, Jain: 0.14%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Sikh: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tanuku is 18.12 k (12.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.26 k (0.85%).

In Tanuku, 77.96 k (52.49%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 70.57 k (47.51%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tanuku is 81.82%, with male literacy at 84.7% and female literacy at 79.04%.

The sex ratio in Tanuku is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Tanuku population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.11% up to 2036.