Thrissur Population in 2025
In 2025, Thrissur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.43 Lac (9,42,513), indicating a 7.76% increased from Thrissur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.88 Lac.
Thrissur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Thrissur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.46 Lac (9,45,538), projecting a 8.11% increased from Thrissur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.89 Lac.
Thrissur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Thrissur Tehsil has a population of 8.75 Lac (8,74,615) with 4.21 Lac (4,21,259) males and 4.53 Lac (4,53,356) females.The sex ratio in Thrissur is 1077, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thrissur Tehsil is 76.37 k (76,372) which is 8.73% of Thrissur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thrissur Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thrissur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thrissur District in the state of KERALA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Thrissur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thrissur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.36 Lac (5,35,705), accounting for 61.25% of the Thrissur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.57 Lac (2,57,066), and the Hindu female population is around 2.79 Lac (2,78,639).
Thrissur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Thrissur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.93 Lac (2,93,217), accounting for 33.53% of the Thrissur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.43 Lac (1,42,793), and the Christian female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,50,424).
Thrissur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,35,705 | 61.25% |
| Christian | 2,93,217 | 33.53% |
| Muslim | 42,548 | 4.86% |
| Religion not stated | 2,645 | 0.3% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 280 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 111 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 80 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 29 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThrissur Urban Population
The Urban population of Thrissur Tehsil is 7.62 Lac (7,61,606), with 3.67 Lac (3,66,590) being males and 3.95 Lac (3,95,016) being females, making up 87.08% of the Thrissur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1078 females for every 1000 males.
Thrissur Rural Population
The Rural population of Thrissur Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,13,009), with 54.67 k (54,669) being males and 58.34 k (58,340) being females, making up 12.92% of the Thrissur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1068 females for every 1000 males.
Thrissur Literacy Rate
Thrissur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 96.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thrissur Tehsil is 97.52 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thrissur Tehsil is 94.88 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thrissur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.45%, while in the rural regions of Thrissur Tehsil, it is around 94.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thrissur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96.14 | 97.52 | 94.88 |
| Urban Area | 96.45 | 97.7 | 95.3 |
| Rural Area | 94.08 | 96.3 | 92.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thrissur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.31 | 97.07 | 93.69 |
| Christian | 97.96 | 98.58 | 97.38 |
| Muslim | 94.83 | 96.52 | 93.4 |
| Religion not stated | 84.9 | 83.98 | 85.79 |
Thrissur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thrissur Tehsil is 86.70 k (86,696) with 41.79 k (41,791) males and 44.91 k (44,905) females, which is 9.91% of Thrissur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1075 females for every 1000 males.
Thrissur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thrissur Tehsil is 3.13 k (3,130) with 1.47 k (1,466) males and 1.66 k (1,664) females, which is 0.36% of Thrissur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1136 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thrissur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1077 |
| Urban Area | 1078 |
| Rural Area | 1068 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thrissur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1084 |
| Christian | 1054 |
| Muslim | 1145 |
| Religion not stated | 1032 |
Thrissur Area & Households
The Total Area of Thrissur Tehsil is 630.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,388 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thrissur Tehsil are 46 and the Total Number of Villages in Thrissur Tehsil are 13.The Total Number of households in Thrissur Tehsil are 2.15 Lac(2,15,213).
Thrissur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thrissur Tehsil, there are about 3.23 Lac (3,23,288) workers, making up nearly 36.96% of the Thrissur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.30 Lac (2,30,397) are male workers, and about 92.89 k (92,891) are female workers.
Thrissur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.43 Lac (9,42,513) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.46 Lac (9,45,538) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.48 Lac (9,48,093) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.51 Lac (9,50,649) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.53 Lac (9,53,178) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.56 Lac (9,55,733) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.58 Lac (9,57,558) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.59 Lac (9,58,888) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.60 Lac (9,60,218) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.62 Lac (9,61,548) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.63 Lac (9,62,851) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.64 Lac (9,64,181) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thrissur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.64 Lac (9,64,181), with a male population of 4.66 Lac (4,65,678) and a female population of 4.99 Lac (4,98,513). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Thrissur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.