Venkatagiri Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Census 2011
Venkatagiri is a Municipality + Outgrowth city situated in Venkatagiri mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district. The Venkatagiri city is divided into 10 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 13,247 families residing in the Venkatagiri city. The total population of Venkatagiri is 52,688 out of which 26,132 are males and 26,556 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Venkatagiri is 1,016.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Venkatagiri city is 4888 which is 9% of the total population. There are 2470 male children and 2418 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Venkatagiri is 979 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,016).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venkatagiri is 76.5%. Thus Venkatagiri has a higher literacy rate compared to 68.9% of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district. The male literacy rate is 84.27% and the female literacy rate is 68.93% in Venkatagiri.
Venkatagiri Municipality + Outgrowth has total administration over 13,247 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Municipality + Outgrowth limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Venkatagiri Municipality + Outgrowth
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Venkatagiri Municipality + Outgrowth.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 4,888 | 2,470 | 2,418 |
| Literacy | 76.5% | 76.3% | 62.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 9,105 | 4,426 | 4,679 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,383 | 1,241 | 1,142 |
| Illiterate | 16,108 | 6,191 | 9,917 |
Caste-wise Population - Venkatagiri
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.5% of total population in Venkatagiri.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 9,105 | 4,426 | 4,679 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2,383 | 1,241 | 1,142 |
Religion-wise Population - Venkatagiri
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Venkatagiri is 47,888 which is 90.89% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Venkatagiri is 4,476 which is 8.5% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Venkatagiri as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 47,888 | (90.89%) | 23,823 | 24,065 |
| Muslim | 4,476 | (8.5%) | 2,156 | 2,320 |
| Christian | 233 | (0.44%) | 110 | 123 |
| Sikh | 3 | (0.01%) | 0 | 3 |
| Buddhist | 21 | (0.04%) | 10 | 11 |
| Jain | 4 | (0.01%) | 1 | 3 |
| Other Religion | 4 | (0.01%) | 3 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 59 | (0.11%) | 29 | 30 |
Literacy Rate - Venkatagiri
The total literacy rate of Venkatagiri was 76.53% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 67.02% of Andhra Pradesh. Population-wise, out of total 36,580 literates, males were 19,941 while females were 16,639. Also the male literacy rate was 84.27% and the female literacy rate was 68.93% in Venkatagiri.
| Venkatagiri | Andhra Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 68.93% | 59.15% |
| Male | 84.27% | 74.88% |
| Total | 76.53% | 67.02% |
Sex Ratio - Venkatagiri
The Sex Ratio of Venkatagiri is 1,016. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,016 females in Venkatagiri. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 979 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,016 ) of Venkatagiri.
Child Population - Venkatagiri
According to Census 2011, there were 4,888 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Venkatagiri. Out of which 2,470 were male while 2,418 were female.
Working Population - Venkatagiri
In Venkatagiri Municipality + Outgrowth out of total population, 19,639 were engaged in work activities. 80% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 20% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 19,639 workers engaged in Main Work, 587 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,185 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 15,708 | 12,367 | 3,341 |
| Cultivators | 587 | 562 | 25 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1,185 | 853 | 332 |
| Household Industries | 3,642 | 2,495 | 1,147 |
| Other Workers | 10,294 | 8,457 | 1,837 |
| Marginal Workers | 3,931 | 1,991 | 1,940 |
| Non Working | 33,049 | 11,774 | 21,275 |
Venkatagiri Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Venkatagiri is further divided into 10 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 3,543 | 60.6% | 982 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 3,271 | 56% | 954 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 1,728 | 66.1% | 1,028 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 1,690 | 50.9% | 1,031 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 10,052 | 72.5% | 980 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 4,840 | 70.1% | 1,042 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 1,798 | 52.6% | 967 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 13,395 | 77% | 1,046 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 11,391 | 70.2% | 1,040 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 980 | 68.2% | 976 |
Map of Venkatagiri, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Venkatagiri, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Wikipedia