Chirala (Chīrāla), Andhra Pradesh
Chirala: Town in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India
About
Quick Facts about Chīrāla
| Population | 172,826 |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh (India) |
| County | Prakasam |
| Postal code | 523155 |
| Phone Area Codes | 08594 |
| Area | 20.12 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 15.8239,80.3522 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Chīrāla is capital of Chirala mandal |
| Time Zone | UTC+05:30 |
| Local time | 20:40:09 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Chīrāla is located at 15°49'26"N 80°21'8"E (15.8238500, 80.3521900).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 16,264 | - | census |
| 1911 | 18,618 | 12.64% | census |
| 1921 | 15,323 | -21.5% | census |
| 1931 | 18,853 | 18.72% | census |
| 1941 | 27,086 | 30.4% | census |
| 1951 | 37,729 | 28.21% | census |
| 1961 | 45,410 | 16.91% | census |
| 1971 | 54,487 | 16.66% | census |
| 1981 | 72,040 | 24.37% | census |
| 2011 | 172,826 | 58.32% | census |