Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Located 200 km southwest of Visakhapatnam on the banks of the Godavari River, it is the seventh most populated city in the state. 

As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of  Rajahmundry City in 2011 was 343,903 (3.44 Lakhs). 

Estimated Population of Rajahmundry in 2026 is 5.10 lakh.

Census Key Highlights

As per the Census 2011, Rajahmundry had a population of 3.44 lakh with a literacy rate of 84.28% and a sex ratio of 1026 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0–6 formed nearly 8.6% of the total population. The city had a population density of around 7728 persons per sq. km, indicating moderate urban concentration.

Demography Quick Facts

MetricValue
Total Population343,903 ( 3.44 lakh)
Male Population169,786
Female Population174,117
Density of Population7728 per sq. km
Average Literacy (%)84.28 %
% of Male Literates88.14 %
% of Female Literates80.54%
Sex Ratio1026
Child Sex Ratio972
Children (0-6 years)29,883
Boys (0-6yrs)15,152
Girls  (0-6 Yrs)14,731

Sources: Census 2011

East Godavari District Population

East Godavari is a district in the Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India. As of Census 2011, it became the most populous district of the state. Rajahmundry and Kakinada are the major cities in the district in terms of population. As per census 2011, East Godavari district population is 5,154,296 (51.54 Lakh) 

 Estimated population in 2026 is 55 Lakh.

East Godavari DistrictCensus 2011
Total Population5,154,296 (51.54 Lakhs)
Male Population2,569,688
Female Population2,584,608
District Area10,807
Density of Population477 per sq. km
Average Literacy (%)70.99%
Sex Ratio1006
Child Sex Ratio968

Source: Census 2011

Rajahmundry Population 2026 – City & District Census, Growth and Demographics

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