Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is an Indian State located in the Southern region of India. Andhra Pradesh state is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati. Andhra Pradesh is a wonderful state, known for its spicy and tasty food. It's where you can find famous places like Tirupati and Araku Valley, with beautiful temples and scenic hills. Andhra Pradesh is also famous for its traditional dance form called Kuchipudi, which is colorful and full of energy! The major cities of Andhra Pradesh include Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Nellore etc., while the largest city in the state is Visakhapatnam. When it comes to rivers, Krishna, Godavari are the main rivers of Andhra Pradesh state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Andhra Pradesh is 1,60,205 km², including 1,56,085.73 km² of rural area and 4,119.27 km² of urban area. Telugu is the official language of Andhra Pradesh, spoken by the majority of the population. Andhra Pradesh has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Andhra Pradesh is IN-AP.
List of Districts of Andhra Pradesh
For administrative purposes, Andhra Pradesh state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Here is the complete list of Andhra Pradesh districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur | 19,130 | 40,81,148 | 213.3 |
| 2 | Chittoor | 15,152 | 41,74,064 | 275.5 |
| 3 | East Godavari | 10,807 | 51,54,296 | 476.9 |
| 4 | Guntur | 11,391 | 48,87,813 | 429.1 |
| 5 | Krishna | 8,727 | 45,17,398 | 517.6 |
| 6 | Kurnool | 17,658 | 40,53,463 | 229.6 |
| 7 | Prakasam | 17,626 | 33,97,448 | 192.8 |
| 8 | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | 13,076 | 29,63,557 | 226.6 |
| 9 | Srikakulam | 5,837 | 27,03,114 | 463.1 |
| 10 | Visakhapatnam | 11,161 | 42,90,589 | 384.4 |
| 11 | Vizianagaram | 6,539 | 23,44,474 | 358.5 |
| 12 | West Godavari | 7,742 | 39,36,966 | 508.5 |
| 13 | Y S R | 15,359 | 28,82,469 | 187.7 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Anantapur is the largest district in Andhra Pradesh covering an area of 19130 km², while Srikakulam is the smallest district covering an area of 5837 km². East Godavari is the most populous, whereas Vizianagaram is the least populous district in Andhra Pradesh state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Anantapur | East Godavari |
| Smallest District | Srikakulam | Srikakulam |
Population of Andhra Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Andhra Pradesh State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Andhra Pradesh State is 4,93,86,799, with around 2,47,38,068 males and 2,46,48,731 females.
- About 3,47,76,389 people live in rural areas, including nearly 1,74,45,803 males and 1,73,30,586 females.
- Approximately 1,46,10,410 people live in urban areas, including around 72,92,265 males and 73,18,145 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,47,76,389 | 1,46,10,410 | 4,93,86,799 |
| Male Population | 1,74,45,803 | 72,92,265 | 2,47,38,068 |
| Female Population | 1,73,30,586 | 73,18,145 | 2,46,48,731 |
Households in Andhra Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Andhra Pradesh State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Andhra Pradesh State is approximately 1,26,64,762.
- Out of the total, around 90,11,144 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 36,53,618 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 90,11,144 |
| Urban Households | 36,53,618 |
| Total Households | 1,26,64,762 |