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West Godavari

District in ANDHRA PRADESH

West Godavari District of ANDHRA PRADESH has a total population of 39,36,966 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,64,918 are males while 19,72,048 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
39,36,966
📚 Literacy Rate
67.37%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1004

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how West Godavari has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.73% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1004.

Total Children

3,82,887

9.73% of population

Boys

1,94,960

50.9%

Girls

1,87,927

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

964

girls per 1000 boys

📊 Population Density

West Godavari district has a population density of 509 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 7,742 sq. km.

Density

509

per sq. km

Total Area

7,742

sq. km

Total Population

39,36,966

Census 2011

Density Comparison

West Godavari
509
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
94.82%
Muslim
2.19%
Christian
2.77%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of West Godavari stands at 1004 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 77.92% while female literacy is at 71.36%, showing a gender gap of 6.56%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.62% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.77% of total population in West Godavari.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 39,36,966, 17,73,112 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 45.04% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 86.52% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 13.48% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
15,34,166

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,38,946

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
21,63,854

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 West Godavari district in ANDHRA PRADESH?

West Godavari district in ANDHRA PRADESH has a total population of 39,36,966 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,64,918 males and 19,72,048 females.

What is the literacy rate of West Godavari district?

The overall literacy rate of West Godavari district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.92% and female literacy is 71.36%.

What is the sex ratio in West Godavari district?

The sex ratio in West Godavari district is 1004 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of West Godavari district?

West Godavari district has 3,82,887 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,94,960 are boys and 1,87,927 are girls. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of West Godavari district?

West Godavari district has a population density of 509 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 7,742 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in West Godavari district?

Out of the total population of 39,36,966, 17,73,112 people (45.0%) are engaged in work activities in West Godavari district.