West Godavari
District in Andhra Pradesh
West Godavari is a district in Andhra Pradesh with a population of 17.8 Lakh spread across 2,189 sq km. Its literacy rate of 70.2% is above the state average of 60.2% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 996. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 46.5% | 39.7% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 21.8% | 22.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 84.4% | 84.8% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 961.22 | 946.515 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 59.6 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 77.7% | 70.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 40.3 | 48.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.0% | 12.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 39 | 73.0 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West Godavari district?
West Godavari has a population of 17.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 813 people per sq km across 2,189 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of West Godavari?
West Godavari has a literacy rate of 70.2%, which is above the Andhra Pradesh average of 60.2% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does West Godavari compare to Andhra Pradesh?
West Godavari has a sex ratio of 1,002 (above state average of 996) and a literacy rate of 70.2% (above state average of 60.2%).
What data sources are used for West Godavari?
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.