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. In 2011 there were total 8,08,777 families residing in urban areas while 31,28,189 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 79.46% living in rural areas and 20.54% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 74.63%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 39,36,966
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.63%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1004
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 20.5%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 74.63%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 2,38,946
- Non-Workers
- 21,63,854
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,64,918 males (49.9%) and 19,72,048 females (50.1%) out of 39,36,966 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 74.63% out of 26,52,389 total literate population.
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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 74.63%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is West Godavari district urban or rural?
West Godavari district has 20.5% urban population and 79.5% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.