Tirur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tirur Tehsil has a population of 9.29 Lac (9,28,672) with 4.36 Lac (4,36,113) males and 4.93 Lac (4,92,559) females.The sex ratio in Tirur is 1130, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tirur Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,29,794) which is 13.98% of Tirur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tirur Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tirur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Malappuram District in the state of KERALA in India.

9.29 Lac

Toatl Population

4.36 Lac

Male Population

4.93 Lac

Female Population

Tirur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tirur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.97 Lac (9,96,780), indicating a 7.33% increased from Tirur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.28 Lac.

Tirur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tirur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.01 Lac (10,00,767), projecting a 7.76% increased from Tirur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.30 Lac.

Tirur Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Tirur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.01 Lac (7,01,157), accounting for 75.5% of the Tirur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.25 Lac (3,24,941), and the Muslim female population is around 3.76 Lac (3,76,216).

Tirur Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Tirur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.21 Lac (2,21,294), accounting for 23.83% of the Tirur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,08,156), and the Hindu female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,13,138).

Tirur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim7,01,15775.5%
Hindu2,21,29423.83%
Christian4,8150.52%
Religion not stated1,2390.13%
Other religions and persuasions700.01%
Sikh500.01%
Buddhist410%
Jain60%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tirur Urban Population

The Urban population of Tirur Tehsil is 4.53 Lac (4,52,514), with 2.12 Lac (2,12,083) being males and 2.40 Lac (2,40,431) being females, making up 48.73% of the Tirur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1134 females for every 1000 males.

Tirur Rural Population

The Rural population of Tirur Tehsil is 4.76 Lac (4,76,158), with 2.24 Lac (2,24,030) being males and 2.52 Lac (2,52,128) being females, making up 51.27% of the Tirur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1126 females for every 1000 males.

Tirur Literacy Rate

Tirur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tirur Tehsil is 95.37 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tirur Tehsil is 91.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tirur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.06%, while in the rural regions of Tirur Tehsil, it is around 92.41%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tirur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 93.22 95.37 91.37
Urban Area 94.06 96.07 92.34
Rural Area 92.41 94.7 90.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tirur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 93.03 95.24 91.19
Hindu 93.69 95.7 91.8
Christian 97.55 97.56 97.53
Religion not stated 91.22 94.93 87.71

Tirur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tirur Tehsil is 45.03 k (45,026) with 22.26 k (22,257) males and 22.77 k (22,769) females, which is 4.85% of Tirur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Tirur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tirur Tehsil is 2.59 k (2,592) with 1.29 k (1,292) males and 1.30 k (1,300) females, which is 0.28% of Tirur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1007 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tirur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1130
Urban Area 1134
Rural Area 1126

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tirur

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 1158
Hindu 1047
Christian 1080
Religion not stated 1018

Tirur Area & Households

The Total Area of Tirur Tehsil is 447.68 Square KM, with a population density of 2,074 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tirur Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Tirur Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Tirur Tehsil are 1.71 Lac(1,70,514).

Tirur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tirur Tehsil, there are about 2.20 Lac (2,19,956) workers, making up nearly 23.69% of the Tirur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.92 Lac (1,91,958) are male workers, and about 28.00 k (27,998) are female workers.

Tirur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.97 Lac (9,96,780) 7.33%
2025 10.01 Lac (10,00,767) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 10.04 Lac (10,03,978) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 10.07 Lac (10,06,692) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 10.09 Lac (10,09,405) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 10.12 Lac (10,12,090) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 10.15 Lac (10,14,804) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 10.17 Lac (10,16,742) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 10.18 Lac (10,18,154) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 10.20 Lac (10,19,566) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 10.21 Lac (10,20,978) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 10.22 Lac (10,22,362) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 10.24 Lac (10,23,774) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Tirur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.24 Lac (10,23,774), with a male population of 4.82 Lac (4,82,099) and a female population of 5.42 Lac (5,41,621). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Tirur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Tirur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tirur is 9.29 Lac (9,28,672).

The estimated population of Tirur in 2024 is approximately 9.97 Lac (9,96,780).

Muslim constitute 75.5% of Tirur population, amounting to approximately 7.01 Lac (7,01,157) people.

Hindu constitute 23.83% of Tirur population, totaling around 2.21 Lac (2,21,294) people.

Muslim: 75.5%, Hindu: 23.83%, Christian: 0.52%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tirur is 45.03 k (4.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.59 k (0.28%).

In Tirur, 4.53 Lac (48.73%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.76 Lac (51.27%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tirur is 93.22%, with male literacy at 95.37% and female literacy at 91.37%.

The sex ratio in Tirur is 1130 females for every 1000 males.

Tirur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.24% up to 2036.