Nellore is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It’s the fourth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh after Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada & Guntur. The island of Sriharikota, the site where most Indian spacecraft are launched, is located in Nellore City.
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Nellore City in 2011 was 4,99,575 (4.99 Lakhs) and the estimated population of Nellore in 2026 is 7.5 lakh.
Census 2011 Quick Facts
| Nellore City | Total | Male | Female |
| Population (Census 2011) | 4,99,575 (4.99 Lacs) | 2,55,088 | 2,44,487 |
| Children (0-6) | 44,897 | 23,265 | 21,632 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 84.10 % | 88.53 % | 79.49 % |
| Sex ratio | 958 | ||
| Child Sex ratio | 930 | ||
Census 2011 Key Highlights
As per Census 2011, Nellore had a population of 4.99 lakh with a literacy rate of 84.10% and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0–6 formed nearly 9% of the total population. The city had a population density of around 2,700 persons per sq. km, indicating moderate urban concentration.
Nellore Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Nellore has a population growth rate of 23.30% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 14% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from the Year 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 32,040 | – | – |
| 1911 | 33,246 | 1,206 | 3.76% |
| 1921 | 35,863 | 2,617 | 7.87% |
| 1931 | 45,895 | 10,032 | 27.97% |
| 1941 | 56,315 | 10,420 | 22.70% |
| 1951 | 81,480 | 25,165 | 44.69% |
| 1961 | 106,776 | 25,296 | 31.05% |
| 1971 | 133,590 | 26,814 | 25.11% |
| 1981 | 237,065 | 103,475 | 77.46% |
| 1991 | 316,606 | 79,541 | 33.55% |
| 2001 | 404,775 | 88,169 | 27.85% |
| 2011 | 499,575 | 94,800 | 23.42% |
| 2021 | 540,000 | 40,425 | 8.09% |
Sources: Census 2011
Nellore District Population
Nellore district, officially Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, is one of the thirteen districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. As per census 2011, Nellore District population was 29,63,557 (29.63 Lakh) and The estimated population of Nellore District in 2026 is 34 lakh.
| Nellore District | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 29,63,557 |
| Male Population | 14,92,974 |
| Female Population | 14,70,583 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 68.90% |
| Sex Ratio | 985 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 939 |
