Chittur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chittur Tehsil has a population of 4.38 Lac (4,37,738) with 2.15 Lac (2,15,309) males and 2.22 Lac (2,22,429) females.The sex ratio in Chittur is 1034, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chittur Tehsil is 40.99 k (40,994) which is 9.36% of Chittur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chittur Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chittur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Palakkad District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Chittur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chittur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.70 Lac (4,69,842), indicating a 7.33% increased from Chittur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.38 Lac.
Chittur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chittur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.72 Lac (4,71,721), projecting a 7.76% increased from Chittur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.39 Lac.
Chittur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chittur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.53 Lac (3,52,594), accounting for 80.55% of the Chittur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.74 Lac (1,73,514), and the Hindu female population is around 1.79 Lac (1,79,080).
Chittur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chittur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.55 k (60,547), accounting for 13.83% of the Chittur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.67 k (29,666), and the Muslim female population is around 30.88 k (30,881).
Chittur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,52,594 | 80.55% |
| Muslim | 60,547 | 13.83% |
| Christian | 23,180 | 5.3% |
| Religion not stated | 1,264 | 0.29% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 63 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 39 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 34 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 17 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChittur Urban Population
The Urban population of Chittur Tehsil is 70.89 k (70,893), with 34.79 k (34,791) being males and 36.10 k (36,102) being females, making up 16.2% of the Chittur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Chittur Rural Population
The Rural population of Chittur Tehsil is 3.67 Lac (3,66,845), with 1.81 Lac (1,80,518) being males and 1.86 Lac (1,86,327) being females, making up 83.8% of the Chittur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Chittur Literacy Rate
Chittur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chittur Tehsil is 89.17 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chittur Tehsil is 77.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chittur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.37%, while in the rural regions of Chittur Tehsil, it is around 82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chittur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.19 | 89.17 | 77.44 |
| Urban Area | 89.37 | 93.79 | 85.14 |
| Rural Area | 82 | 88.29 | 75.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chittur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.05 | 88.28 | 76.05 |
| Muslim | 88.12 | 93.41 | 83.09 |
| Christian | 88.21 | 92.11 | 84.42 |
| Religion not stated | 82.17 | 88.47 | 76.66 |
Chittur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chittur Tehsil is 71.88 k (71,878) with 35.25 k (35,245) males and 36.63 k (36,633) females, which is 16.42% of Chittur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Chittur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chittur Tehsil is 11.63 k (11,632) with 5.78 k (5,782) males and 5.85 k (5,850) females, which is 2.66% of Chittur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chittur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1034 |
| Urban Area | 1038 |
| Rural Area | 1033 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chittur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1033 |
| Muslim | 1041 |
| Christian | 1026 |
| Religion not stated | 1104 |
Chittur Area & Households
The Total Area of Chittur Tehsil is 1,136.23 Square KM, with a population density of 385 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chittur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Chittur Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Chittur Tehsil are 1.05 Lac(1,04,996).
Chittur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chittur Tehsil, there are about 1.99 Lac (1,99,353) workers, making up nearly 45.54% of the Chittur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.30 Lac (1,30,354) are male workers, and about 69.00 k (68,999) are female workers.
Chittur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.70 Lac (4,69,842) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.72 Lac (4,71,721) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.73 Lac (4,73,235) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.75 Lac (4,74,514) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.76 Lac (4,75,792) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.77 Lac (4,77,058) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.78 Lac (4,78,337) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.79 Lac (4,79,251) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.80 Lac (4,79,916) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.81 Lac (4,80,582) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,247) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.82 Lac (4,81,900) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.83 Lac (4,82,565) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chittur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.83 Lac (4,82,565), with a male population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,012) and a female population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,584). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Chittur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.