Ariyalur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ariyalur Tehsil has a population of 2.56 Lac (2,55,809) with 1.27 Lac (1,27,016) males and 1.29 Lac (1,28,793) females.The sex ratio in Ariyalur is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ariyalur Tehsil is 28.08 k (28,084) which is 10.98% of Ariyalur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ariyalur Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ariyalur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ariyalur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Ariyalur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ariyalur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.73 Lac (2,72,708), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ariyalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.38 Lac.
Ariyalur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ariyalur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.74 Lac (2,73,516), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ariyalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.38 Lac.
Ariyalur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ariyalur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,791), accounting for 93.74% of the Ariyalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,19,283), and the Hindu female population is around 1.21 Lac (1,20,508).
Ariyalur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Ariyalur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 12.42 k (12,422), accounting for 4.86% of the Ariyalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.96 k (5,960), and the Christian female population is around 6.46 k (6,462).
Ariyalur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,39,791 | 93.74% |
| Christian | 12,422 | 4.86% |
| Muslim | 3,073 | 1.2% |
| Religion not stated | 431 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAriyalur Urban Population
The Urban population of Ariyalur Tehsil is 28.90 k (28,902), with 14.35 k (14,349) being males and 14.55 k (14,553) being females, making up 11.3% of the Ariyalur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Ariyalur Rural Population
The Rural population of Ariyalur Tehsil is 2.27 Lac (2,26,907), with 1.13 Lac (1,12,667) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,240) being females, making up 88.7% of the Ariyalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Ariyalur Literacy Rate
Ariyalur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ariyalur Tehsil is 81.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ariyalur Tehsil is 61.99 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ariyalur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.77%, while in the rural regions of Ariyalur Tehsil, it is around 69.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ariyalur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.47 | 81.18 | 61.99 |
| Urban Area | 84.77 | 90.27 | 79.4 |
| Rural Area | 69.76 | 80.01 | 59.75 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ariyalur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.71 | 80.69 | 60.93 |
| Christian | 81.5 | 87.73 | 75.79 |
| Muslim | 87.41 | 91.59 | 83.39 |
| Religion not stated | 85.51 | 94.55 | 77.54 |
Ariyalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ariyalur Tehsil is 55.44 k (55,443) with 27.66 k (27,659) males and 27.78 k (27,784) females, which is 21.67% of Ariyalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Ariyalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ariyalur Tehsil is 1.22 k (1,217) with 599 (599) males and 618 (618) females, which is 0.48% of Ariyalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ariyalur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 1015 |
| Rural Area | 1014 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ariyalur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1011 |
| Christian | 1085 |
| Muslim | 1024 |
| Religion not stated | 1145 |
Ariyalur Area & Households
The Total Area of Ariyalur Tehsil is 684.29 Square KM, with a population density of 374 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ariyalur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ariyalur Tehsil are 67.The Total Number of households in Ariyalur Tehsil are 67.70 k(67,703).
Ariyalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ariyalur Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,22,303) workers, making up nearly 47.81% of the Ariyalur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 73.54 k (73,543) are male workers, and about 48.76 k (48,760) are female workers.
Ariyalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.73 Lac (2,72,708) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,516) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,074) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,452) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.75 Lac (2,74,830) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,208) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,586) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,738) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,727) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,716) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,706) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,695) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,685) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ariyalur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.76 Lac (2,75,685), with a male population of 1.36 Lac (1,35,594) and a female population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,113). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ariyalur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.