Nalgonda
District in Telangana
Nalgonda is a district in Telangana with a population of 16.2 Lakh spread across 7,032 sq km. Its literacy rate of 56.6% is below the state average of 59.1% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 988.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 40.9% | 42.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 24.3% | 24.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 96.9% | 91.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 917.241 | 933.97 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 3 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 59.4% | 64.0% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 0.9 | 0.6 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 13.4% | 10.9% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 63 | 48.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nalgonda district?
Nalgonda has a population of 16.2 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 230 people per sq km across 7,032 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Nalgonda?
Nalgonda has a literacy rate of 56.6%, which is below the Telangana average of 59.1% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Nalgonda compare to Telangana?
Nalgonda has a sex ratio of 978 (below state average of 988) and a literacy rate of 56.6% (below state average of 59.1%).
What data sources are used for Nalgonda?
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.