Prakasam
District in Andhra Pradesh
Prakasam is a district in Andhra Pradesh with a population of 22.9 Lakh spread across 14,011 sq km. Its literacy rate of 55.2% is below the state average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 996.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 34.5% | 39.7% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 28.2% | 22.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 86.6% | 84.8% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 925.723 | 946.515 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 59.6 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 59.8% | 70.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 46.2 | 48.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.2% | 12.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 94 | 73.0 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Prakasam district?
Prakasam has a population of 22.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 163 people per sq km across 14,011 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Prakasam?
Prakasam has a literacy rate of 55.2%, which is below the Andhra Pradesh average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Prakasam compare to Andhra Pradesh?
Prakasam has a sex ratio of 971 (below state average of 996) and a literacy rate of 55.2% (below state average of 60.2%).
What data sources are used for Prakasam?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.