Penagalur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Penagalur Tehsil has a population of 42.36 k (42,360) with 21.41 k (21,406) males and 20.95 k (20,954) females.The sex ratio in Penagalur is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Penagalur Tehsil is 4.84 k (4,841) which is 11.43% of Penagalur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Penagalur Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Penagalur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Y.S.R. District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

Penagalur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Penagalur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 45.48 k (45,476), indicating a 7.36% increased from Penagalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.93 k, and the estimated female population is 22.54 k.

Penagalur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Penagalur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 45.63 k (45,633), projecting a 7.73% increased from Penagalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 23.01 k, and the estimated female population is 22.63 k.

Penagalur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Penagalur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 39.39 k (39,391), accounting for 92.99% of the Penagalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.93 k (19,929), and the Hindu female population is around 19.46 k (19,462).

Penagalur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Penagalur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.57 k (2,565), accounting for 6.06% of the Penagalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.29 k (1,290), and the Muslim female population is around 1.28 k (1,275).

Penagalur Religion Wise Population

Penagalur Urban Population

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

Penagalur Rural Population

The Rural population of Penagalur Tehsil is 42.36 k (42,360), with 21.41 k (21,406) being males and 20.95 k (20,954) being females, making up 100% of the Penagalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Penagalur Literacy Rate

Penagalur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Penagalur Tehsil is 72.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Penagalur Tehsil is 51.35 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Penagalur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Penagalur Tehsil, it is around 62.2%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Penagalur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.2	72.83	51.35
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	62.2	72.83	51.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Penagalur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	61.53	72.3	50.52
Muslim	72.76	80.48	64.88
Religion not stated	60.81	73.81	49.66
Christian	68.06	93.94	46.15

Penagalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Penagalur Tehsil is 10.30 k (10,302) with 5.22 k (5,217) males and 5.09 k (5,085) females, which is 24.32% of Penagalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Penagalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Penagalur Tehsil is 1.86 k (1,856) with 937 (937) males and 919 (919) females, which is 4.38% of Penagalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Penagalur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	979
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	979

Sex Ratio by Religion in Penagalur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	977
Muslim	989
Religion not stated	1150
Christian	1167

Penagalur Area & Households

The Total Area of Penagalur Tehsil is 453.08 Square KM, with a population density of 93 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Penagalur Tehsil are 29.The Total Number of households in Penagalur Tehsil are 10.23 k(10,232).

Penagalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Penagalur Tehsil, there are about 20.00 k (19,996) workers, making up nearly 47.2% of the Penagalur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.49 k (12,490) are male workers, and about 7.51 k (7,506) are female workers.

Penagalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Penagalur Census Frequently Asked Questions