Mettupalayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mettupalayam Tehsil has a population of 2.60 Lac (2,60,172) with 1.29 Lac (1,29,447) males and 1.31 Lac (1,30,725) females.The sex ratio in Mettupalayam is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 23.02 k (23,023) which is 8.85% of Mettupalayam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mettupalayam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Coimbatore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Mettupalayam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mettupalayam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,77,359), indicating a 6.61% increased from Mettupalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.
Mettupalayam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mettupalayam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.78 Lac (2,78,181), projecting a 6.92% increased from Mettupalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.
Mettupalayam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mettupalayam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.26 Lac (2,26,114), accounting for 86.91% of the Mettupalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,712), and the Hindu female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,13,402).
Mettupalayam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mettupalayam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.17 k (23,166), accounting for 8.9% of the Mettupalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.43 k (11,432), and the Muslim female population is around 11.73 k (11,734).
Mettupalayam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,26,114 | 86.91% |
| Muslim | 23,166 | 8.9% |
| Christian | 10,096 | 3.88% |
| Religion not stated | 576 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 115 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 48 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 43 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMettupalayam Urban Population
The Urban population of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 1.23 Lac (1,22,602), with 60.80 k (60,804) being males and 61.80 k (61,798) being females, making up 47.12% of the Mettupalayam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Mettupalayam Rural Population
The Rural population of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,37,570), with 68.64 k (68,643) being males and 68.93 k (68,927) being females, making up 52.88% of the Mettupalayam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Mettupalayam Literacy Rate
Mettupalayam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 84.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 71.89 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mettupalayam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.32%, while in the rural regions of Mettupalayam Tehsil, it is around 72.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mettupalayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.03 | 84.26 | 71.89 |
| Urban Area | 84.32 | 89.48 | 79.29 |
| Rural Area | 72.47 | 79.69 | 65.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mettupalayam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.13 | 82.74 | 69.57 |
| Muslim | 89.69 | 94.03 | 85.51 |
| Christian | 94.69 | 97.04 | 92.49 |
| Religion not stated | 80.5 | 87.76 | 73.33 |
Mettupalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mettupalayam Tehsil is 44.15 k (44,149) with 21.99 k (21,985) males and 22.16 k (22,164) females, which is 16.97% of Mettupalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Mettupalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mettupalayam Tehsil is 8.71 k (8,712) with 4.32 k (4,317) males and 4.40 k (4,395) females, which is 3.35% of Mettupalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mettupalayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1010 |
| Urban Area | 1017 |
| Rural Area | 1005 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mettupalayam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1007 |
| Muslim | 1027 |
| Christian | 1058 |
| Religion not stated | 960 |
Mettupalayam Area & Households
The Total Area of Mettupalayam Tehsil is 635.2 Square KM, with a population density of 410 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mettupalayam Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Mettupalayam Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Mettupalayam Tehsil are 73.19 k(73,189).
Mettupalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mettupalayam Tehsil, there are about 1.21 Lac (1,20,923) workers, making up nearly 46.48% of the Mettupalayam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 82.15 k (82,146) are male workers, and about 38.78 k (38,777) are female workers.
Mettupalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,359) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.78 Lac (2,78,181) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.79 Lac (2,78,749) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,133) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,517) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,902) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,286) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,440) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,430) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,419) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,408) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,397) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,387) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mettupalayam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 Lac (2,80,387), with a male population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,190) and a female population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,215). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Mettupalayam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.