Quick Facts

Demographics

• Population:
  • City: About 250,000 (as per 2011 Census; estimated higher today).
  • Urban Agglomeration: Around 300,000+.
• Languages:
  • Official: Telugu
  • Other languages: English, Hindi (minority understanding)
• Literacy Rate: About 84% — one of the higher literacy rates in Andhra Pradesh.
• Religions:
  • Majority Hindu population, followed by Christians and Muslims.