Hyderabad City is the capital of the State of Telangana in India. From 1956 to 2014 Hyderabad was the capital of Andhra Pradesh state, but, with the creation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh in 2014, it was redesignated as the capital of both states. It’s the fourth-most populous city in India and Hyderabad Metropolitan area is the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India.
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Hyderabad had a population of 6,731,790 (67.31 Lakh) and its estimated population in 2026 is 82 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Hyderabad (2026): ~82 lakh
Census 2011 Highlights
| Category | Census 2011 | 2026 Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,31,790 | 82 lakh |
| Male Population | 34,42,696 | 41.80 lakh |
| Female Population | 32,89,094 | 40.20 lakh |
| Area | 625 sq. km | — |
| Density | 10,477 per sq. km | — |
| Literacy Rate | 83.26% | — |
| Sex Ratio | 955 | — |
| Child Sex Ratio | 922 | — |
| Children (0–6 years) | 7,99,397 (11.88%) | — |
Key Demographic Indicators
Literacy Rate: 83.26%
Sex Ratio: 955 females per 1000 males
Child Sex Ratio: 922
Population Growth (2001–2011): 27.29%
Hyderabad Metropolitan Region Population
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Region (HMR) extends beyond city limits and includes parts of surrounding districts such as Medchal–Malkajgiri, Ranga Reddy, Sangareddy, Medak, Siddipet and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri.
As per Census 2011, the metropolitan region had a population of 76,74,689 (76.64 lakh). The estimated population of Hyderabad Metropolitan Region in 2026 is around 92 lakh.
Religion in Hyderabad
Hinduism is the majority religion in Hyderabad city with 64.93 % followers. Islam is the second most popular religion in the city of Hyderabad with approximately 30.13 % following it. Next comes Christianity at 2.75 %, Jainism at 0.29 %, Sikhism at 0.25 %, and Buddhism at 0.04 %.
Religion Percentage in Hyderabad
| Religion | Percentage |
| Hindu | 64.93 % |
| Muslims | 30.13 % |
| Christian | 2.75% |
| Sikh | 0.25% |
| Jain | 0.29% |
| Buddhist | 0.04% |
| Others | 0.04% |
| Not Stated | 1.56% |
Source: Census 2011
Hyderabad Historical Population
The city’s growth accelerated particularly after 1980 due to industrialization and the IT boom.
| Census Year | Population | Absolute Change | % Change |
| 1901 | 448,466 | – | .. |
| 1911 | 502,104 | 53,638 | 11.96% |
| 1921 | 405,630 | -96,474 | -19.21% |
| 1931 | 447,390 | 41,760 | 10.30% |
| 1941 | 720,032 | 272,642 | 60.94% |
| 1951 | 1,062,084 | 342,052 | 47.51% |
| 1961 | 1,164,984 | 102,900 | 9.69% |
| 1971 | 1,695,736 | 530,752 | 45.56% |
| 1981 | 2,426,314 | 730,578 | 43.08% |
| 1991 | 4,130,063 | 1,703,749 | 70.22% |
| 2001 | 5,496,960 | 1,366,897 | 33.10% |
| 2011 | 6,993,262 | 1,496,302 | 27.22% |
Source: Census 2011
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