Tenali Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Tenali Population 2026
2,66,263 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,67,947
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.69% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 8.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 950
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,939
Girls 10,394
Literacy Gap
7.7% Diff Male Literacy 76.7%
Female Literacy 69.0%
SC Population
43,577
18.2% of total
ST Population
9,310
3.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 82,780
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 13,470
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 64.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 5.1%
Agricultural Laborers 26.6%
Household Industries 3.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,24,107 | 2,40,031 | +7.11% |
| Literacy Rate | 67.34% | 72.79% | +5.5% |
| Sex Ratio | 986 | 1024 | +38 |
Decadal Growth Rate
7.11%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.69%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tenali in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Tenali in 2026 is 2,66,111. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.69%.
What is the literacy rate of Tenali? ▼
The literacy rate of Tenali is 72.79% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Tenali? ▼
The sex ratio of Tenali is 1024 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Tenali in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Tenali in 2027 is 2,67,947. This projection is based on the 0.69% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Tenali population changed since 2001? ▼
Tenali population grew from 2,24,107 in 2001 to 2,40,031 in 2011, a decadal growth of 7.11%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.69%.
What was the population of Tenali in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Tenali had a total population of 2,40,031. This comprised 1,18,616 males and 1,21,415 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Guntur District
#2 of 57
By population size
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Rank in Andhra Pradesh
#38 of 1068
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Tenali | Guntur Avg | Andhra Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.79% | 56.92% ↑ 15.9%
| 55.37% ↑ 17.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 1024 | 1002 ↑ 22 | 996 ↑ 28 |
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