Chennur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chennur Tehsil has a population of 54.69 k (54,692) with 27.29 k (27,286) males and 27.41 k (27,406) females.The sex ratio in Chennur is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chennur Tehsil is 5.80 k (5,804) which is 10.61% of Chennur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chennur Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chennur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Adilabad District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

54.69 k

Toatl Population

27.29 k

Male Population

27.41 k

Female Population

Chennur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chennur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 58.72 k (58,715), indicating a 7.36% increased from Chennur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.23 k, and the estimated female population is 29.48 k.

Chennur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chennur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 58.92 k (58,917), projecting a 7.73% increased from Chennur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.33 k, and the estimated female population is 29.59 k.

Chennur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chennur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 50.70 k (50,703), accounting for 92.71% of the Chennur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 25.27 k (25,265), and the Hindu female population is around 25.44 k (25,438).

Chennur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chennur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.44 k (3,438), accounting for 6.29% of the Chennur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.74 k (1,744), and the Muslim female population is around 1.69 k (1,694).

Chennur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu50,70392.71%
Muslim3,4386.29%
Religion not stated3440.63%
Christian1850.34%
Sikh160.03%
Other religions and persuasions50.01%
Buddhist10%
Jain00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chennur Urban Population

The Urban population of Chennur Tehsil is 23.58 k (23,579), with 11.81 k (11,809) being males and 11.77 k (11,770) being females, making up 43.11% of the Chennur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Chennur Rural Population

The Rural population of Chennur Tehsil is 31.11 k (31,113), with 15.48 k (15,477) being males and 15.64 k (15,636) being females, making up 56.89% of the Chennur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

Chennur Literacy Rate

Chennur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chennur Tehsil is 68.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chennur Tehsil is 51.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chennur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.06%, while in the rural regions of Chennur Tehsil, it is around 51.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chennur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.25 68.94 51.7
Urban Area 72.06 80.96 63.24
Rural Area 51.19 59.66 42.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chennur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 58.61 67.49 49.9
Muslim 83.4 89.64 77.01
Religion not stated 67.25 68.84 65.77
Christian 71.7 79.27 63.64

Chennur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chennur Tehsil is 15.49 k (15,494) with 7.74 k (7,736) males and 7.76 k (7,758) females, which is 28.33% of Chennur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Chennur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chennur Tehsil is 2.33 k (2,334) with 1.18 k (1,181) males and 1.15 k (1,153) females, which is 4.27% of Chennur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chennur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1005
Urban Area 997
Rural Area 1011

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chennur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1007
Muslim 972
Religion not stated 1073
Christian 908

Chennur Area & Households

The Total Area of Chennur Tehsil is 392.64 Square KM, with a population density of 139 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chennur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chennur Tehsil are 33.The Total Number of households in Chennur Tehsil are 14.23 k(14,225).

Chennur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chennur Tehsil, there are about 26.22 k (26,223) workers, making up nearly 47.95% of the Chennur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 15.08 k (15,081) are male workers, and about 11.14 k (11,142) are female workers.

Chennur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 58.72 k (58,715) 7.36%
2025 58.92 k (58,917) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 59.06 k (59,061) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 59.16 k (59,164) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 59.27 k (59,267) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 59.37 k (59,369) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 59.47 k (59,471) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 59.52 k (59,524) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 59.54 k (59,540) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 59.56 k (59,558) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 59.57 k (59,574) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 59.59 k (59,591) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 59.61 k (59,608) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chennur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 59.61 k (59,608), with a male population of 29.58 k (29,580) and a female population of 30.03 k (30,030). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Chennur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Chennur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chennur is 54.69 k (54,692).

The estimated population of Chennur in 2024 is approximately 58.72 k (58,715).

Hindu constitute 92.71% of Chennur population, amounting to approximately 50.70 k (50,703) people.

Muslim constitute 6.29% of Chennur population, totaling around 3.44 k (3,438) people.

Hindu: 92.71%, Muslim: 6.29%, Religion not stated: 0.63%, Christian: 0.34%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chennur is 15.49 k (28.33%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.33 k (4.27%).

In Chennur, 23.58 k (43.11%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 31.11 k (56.89%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chennur is 60.25%, with male literacy at 68.94% and female literacy at 51.7%.

The sex ratio in Chennur is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Chennur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.