DPEP - Annual Work Plan and Budget 1997-98

Abstract

From General Information: Andhra Pradesh occupies an area of 2,75,045 Sq.Km with a population of 66.50 million. It accounts for 8.4% of country’s area and 7.9% of its population. The 23 revenue districts of the state arc spread over three regions viz., the Coastal region of 9 districts, the Rayalaseema region with 4 districts and the Telangana region with 10 districts. The Density of population is 242/Sq.Km. which is lower than the national average of 274/Sq.Km. The growth rate in population during 1981-1991 is 24.20 as against national growth rate of 23.85. The decadal growth population shows a slight upward trend from 23.10 in 1981 to 24.20 in 1991. The state has a higher sex ratio of 1000:972 than the national rate of 1000:927.