Visakhapatnam Population & Demographics

Q: What is the male and female population of Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has 21,38,910 males and 21,51,679 females.

Q: What is the literacy rate in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has a literacy rate of 59.86%.

Q: What is the total area of Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam covers 11,161 sq km with a population density of 384 persons per sq km.

Comprehensive census data for Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh.

Total Population

42,90,589

Male

21,38,910

49.9%

Female

21,51,679

50.1%

Sex Ratio

1006

per 1000 males

Literacy Rate

59.86%

Density

384

per km²

Administrative Details of Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam comprises 3,265 villages, of which 3,072 are inhabited and 193 are uninhabited. There are 15 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 10,97,042, spread across 11,161 square kilometers.

Villages	3,265(3,072 inhabited • 193 uninhabited)
Urban Towns	15
Households	10,97,042
Total Area	11,161 km²

Visakhapatnam Urban & Rural Population

Visakhapatnam had 20,35,922 people in urban areas (47.5%) and 22,54,667 people in rural areas (52.5%).

Area Type	Population	Percentage
🌾 Rural	22,54,667	52.5%
🏙️ Urban	20,35,922	47.5%
Total	42,90,589	100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population22,54,667

Urban Population20,35,922

Gender Distribution in Visakhapatnam

The total population comprises 21,38,910 males (49.9%) and 21,51,679 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1006 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

Gender	Rural	Urban	Total
👨 Male	11,13,234	10,25,676	21,38,910
👩 Female	11,41,433	10,10,246	21,51,679

Male Population21,38,910

49.9% of total

Female Population21,51,679

50.1% of total

Literacy Rate in Visakhapatnam

The literacy rate is 59.86%. Male literacy stands at 66.52% while female literacy is 53.23%, indicating a gender gap of 13.29 percentage points. The total literate population is 25,68,249.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

Category	Rural	Urban	Total
Literate (Male)	6,18,397	8,04,481	14,22,878
Literate (Female)	4,53,770	6,91,601	11,45,371
Total Literate	10,72,167	14,96,082	25,68,249

Male Literacy Rate66.52%

Female Literacy Rate53.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Visakhapatnam?▼

According to Census 2011, Visakhapatnam has a total population of 42,90,589. This includes 22,54,667 people in rural areas and 20,35,922 people in urban areas.

What is the male and female population of Visakhapatnam?▼

Visakhapatnam has 21,38,910 males (49.9%) and 21,51,679 females (50.1%).

What is the sex ratio of Visakhapatnam?▼

The sex ratio of Visakhapatnam is 1006 females per 1000 males.

What is the literacy rate in Visakhapatnam?▼

Visakhapatnam has an overall literacy rate of 59.86%. The male literacy rate is 66.52% and the female literacy rate is 53.23%.

What is the total area of Visakhapatnam?▼

Visakhapatnam covers a total area of 11,161 square kilometers with a population density of 384 persons per square kilometer.

About Visakhapatnam Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh has a total population of 42,90,589 with a literacy rate of 59.86% and a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Visakhapatnam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.