West Godavari Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh.
Administrative Details of West Godavari
West Godavari comprises 881 villages, of which 842 are inhabited and 39 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 10,91,525, spread across 7,742 square kilometers.
| Villages | 881(842 inhabited • 39 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 10,91,525 |
| Total Area | 7,742 km² |
West Godavari Urban & Rural Population
West Godavari had 8,08,777 people in urban areas (20.5%) and 31,28,189 people in rural areas (79.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 31,28,189 | 79.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,08,777 | 20.5% |
| Total | 39,36,966 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in West Godavari
The total population comprises 19,64,918 males (49.9%) and 19,72,048 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1004 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 15,67,013 | 3,97,905 | 19,64,918 |
| 👩 Female | 15,61,176 | 4,10,872 | 19,72,048 |
Literacy Rate in West Godavari
The literacy rate is 67.37%. Male literacy stands at 70.19% while female literacy is 64.56%, indicating a gender gap of 5.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 26,52,389.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,63,675 | 3,15,548 | 13,79,223 |
| Literate (Female) | 9,71,955 | 3,01,211 | 12,73,166 |
| Total Literate | 20,35,630 | 6,16,759 | 26,52,389 |
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About West Godavari Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, West Godavari in Andhra Pradesh has a total population of 39,36,966 with a literacy rate of 67.37% and a sex ratio of 1004 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for West Godavari district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.