Telangana
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 3.5 Crore
- 2.9% of India
- Districts
- 33
- Avg 10.6 Lakh each
- Area
- 1,09,016 km²
- 322 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 66.5%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 988
- India: 943
- Rank
- 12th
- of 36 by population
Telangana is India's 12th most populous state with a population of 3.5 Crore spread across 33 districts covering 1,09,016sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 66.5%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Telangana · district average 139.5%, 3rd of 36 states
MSME Density in Telangana · district average 48.4 per 1,000 people, 15th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Telangana · district average 63.8%, 33rd of 36 states
All 33 on the map →Health Insurance in Telangana · district average 62.8%, 8th of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 39,43,323 | 83.2% | 954 | 21,192 |
| Ranga Reddy | 24,46,265 | 72.0% | 950 | 501 |
| Medchal-malkajgiri | 24,40,073 | 82.5% | 957 | 2,329 |
| Nalgonda | 16,18,416 | 63.8% | 978 | 230 |
| Nizamabad | 15,77,108 | 64.2% | 1044 | 392 |
| Sangareddy | 14,95,503 | 64.3% | 965 | 347 |
| Khammam | 14,01,639 | 66.0% | 1005 | 332 |
| Bhadradri Kothagudem | 11,15,724 | 65.9% | 1009 | 159 |
| Suryapet | 10,99,560 | 64.1% | 996 | 314 |
| Siddipet | 10,23,577 | 61.6% | 1007 | 291 |
| Jagtial | 9,88,913 | 60.2% | 1036 | 354 |
| Karimnagar | 9,83,931 | 69.4% | 993 | 478 |
| Kamareddy | 9,74,227 | 56.5% | 1033 | 268 |
| Vikarabad | 9,46,109 | 57.8% | 1000 | 263 |
| Mahbubnagar | 9,25,974 | 61.0% | 988 | 356 |
| Hanumakonda | 9,20,853 | 72.8% | 995 | 574 |
| Warangal | 8,76,004 | 67.5% | 996 | 513 |
| Nagarkurnool | 8,33,087 | 54.3% | 968 | 134 |
| Mancherial | 8,02,130 | 64.5% | 977 | 212 |
| Medak | 8,01,131 | 56.0% | 1025 | 299 |
| Peddapalli | 7,91,836 | 65.6% | 992 | 375 |
| Yadadri Bhuvanagiri | 7,70,833 | 65.2% | 974 | 231 |
| Mahabubabad | 7,54,845 | 57.2% | 996 | 215 |
| Nirmal | 7,09,418 | 57.8% | 1046 | 197 |
| Adilabad | 7,08,972 | 63.5% | 989 | 183 |
| Jogulamba Gadwal | 6,09,990 | 49.9% | 972 | 242 |
| Wanaparthy | 5,78,329 | 55.9% | 958 | 268 |
| Narayanpet | 5,69,942 | 49.8% | 1008 | 247 |
| Jangaon | 5,61,422 | 61.4% | 997 | 272 |
| Rajanna Sircilla | 5,48,850 | 62.9% | 1013 | 301 |
| Kumuram Bheem | 5,20,719 | 56.6% | 998 | 120 |
| Jayashankar Bhupalpalli | 4,10,963 | 59.0% | 1004 | 144 |
| Mulugu | 3,00,471 | 62.2% | 1015 | 73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Telangana?
Telangana has a population of 3.5 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 12th most populous state. The population is spread across 33 districts.
How many districts are in Telangana?
Telangana has 33 districts covering a total area of 1,09,016 sq km.
Which district in Telangana has the highest literacy rate?
Hyderabad has the highest literacy rate in Telangana at 83.2%, compared to the state average of 66.5%.
What is Telangana's sex ratio?
Telangana has a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.