Prakasam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Prakasam
Prakasam comprises 1,081 villages, of which 985 are inhabited and 96 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,60,463, spread across 17,626 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,081(985 inhabited • 96 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 8,60,463 |
| Total Area | 17,626 km² |
Prakasam Urban & Rural Population
Prakasam had 6,64,582 people in urban areas (19.6%) and 27,32,866 people in rural areas (80.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 27,32,866 | 80.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,64,582 | 19.6% |
| Total | 33,97,448 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Prakasam
The total population comprises 17,14,764 males (50.5%) and 16,82,684 females (49.5%). The sex ratio is 981 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,82,641 | 3,32,123 | 17,14,764 |
| 👩 Female | 13,50,225 | 3,32,459 | 16,82,684 |
Literacy Rate in Prakasam
The literacy rate is 56.05%. Male literacy stands at 64.6% while female literacy is 47.35%, indicating a gender gap of 17.25 percentage points. The total literate population is 19,04,435.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,52,588 | 2,55,098 | 11,07,686 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,83,325 | 2,13,424 | 7,96,749 |
| Total Literate | 14,35,913 | 4,68,522 | 19,04,435 |
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About Prakasam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh has a total population of 33,97,448 with a literacy rate of 56.05% and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Prakasam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.