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Visakhapatnam

District in ANDHRA PRADESH

Visakhapatnam District of ANDHRA PRADESH has a total population of 42,90,589 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 21,38,910 are males while 21,51,679 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
42,90,589
📚 Literacy Rate
59.86%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1006

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Visakhapatnam has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.54% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1006.

Total Children

4,52,213

10.54% of population

Boys

2,30,630

51.0%

Girls

2,21,583

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

961

girls per 1000 boys

📊 Population Density

Visakhapatnam district has a population density of 384 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 11,161 sq. km.

Density

384

per sq. km

Total Area

11,161

sq. km

Total Population

42,90,589

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Visakhapatnam
384
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
95.68%
Muslim
2.01%
Christian
1.81%
Sikh
0.05%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Visakhapatnam stands at 1006 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 74.56% while female literacy is at 59.34%, showing a gender gap of 15.22%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.68% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 14.42% of total population in Visakhapatnam.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 42,90,589, 18,89,879 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.05% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 78.37% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 21.63% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
14,81,139

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
4,08,740

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
24,00,710

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in ANDHRA PRADESH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Visakhapatnam district in ANDHRA PRADESH?

Visakhapatnam district in ANDHRA PRADESH has a total population of 42,90,589 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 21,38,910 males and 21,51,679 females.

What is the literacy rate of Visakhapatnam district?

The overall literacy rate of Visakhapatnam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 74.56% and female literacy is 59.34%.

What is the sex ratio in Visakhapatnam district?

The sex ratio in Visakhapatnam district is 1006 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Visakhapatnam district?

Visakhapatnam district has 4,52,213 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,30,630 are boys and 2,21,583 are girls. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Visakhapatnam district?

Visakhapatnam district has a population density of 384 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 11,161 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Visakhapatnam district?

Out of the total population of 42,90,589, 18,89,879 people (44.0%) are engaged in work activities in Visakhapatnam district.