Pollachi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pollachi Tehsil has a population of 5.76 Lac (5,75,928) with 2.86 Lac (2,85,835) males and 2.90 Lac (2,90,093) females.The sex ratio in Pollachi is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pollachi Tehsil is 46.99 k (46,989) which is 8.16% of Pollachi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pollachi Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pollachi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Coimbatore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Pollachi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pollachi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.14 Lac (6,13,973), indicating a 6.61% increased from Pollachi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.11 Lac.
Pollachi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pollachi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.16 Lac (6,15,794), projecting a 6.92% increased from Pollachi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.12 Lac.
Pollachi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pollachi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.34 Lac (5,33,922), accounting for 92.71% of the Pollachi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.65 Lac (2,65,167), and the Hindu female population is around 2.69 Lac (2,68,755).
Pollachi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pollachi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.09 k (29,094), accounting for 5.05% of the Pollachi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.30 k (14,296), and the Muslim female population is around 14.80 k (14,798).
Pollachi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,33,922 | 92.71% |
| Muslim | 29,094 | 5.05% |
| Christian | 12,188 | 2.12% |
| Religion not stated | 528 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 97 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 53 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0% |
| Jain | 22 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPollachi Urban Population
The Urban population of Pollachi Tehsil is 2.54 Lac (2,54,451), with 1.26 Lac (1,25,867) being males and 1.29 Lac (1,28,584) being females, making up 44.18% of the Pollachi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Pollachi Rural Population
The Rural population of Pollachi Tehsil is 3.21 Lac (3,21,477), with 1.60 Lac (1,59,968) being males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,509) being females, making up 55.82% of the Pollachi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Pollachi Literacy Rate
Pollachi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pollachi Tehsil is 82.94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pollachi Tehsil is 69.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pollachi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.02%, while in the rural regions of Pollachi Tehsil, it is around 70.64%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pollachi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.09 | 82.94 | 69.37 |
| Urban Area | 83.02 | 88.69 | 77.5 |
| Rural Area | 70.64 | 78.45 | 62.93 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pollachi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.06 | 82.1 | 68.15 |
| Muslim | 88.22 | 93.66 | 83.01 |
| Christian | 93.11 | 95.34 | 90.97 |
| Religion not stated | 76.21 | 82.76 | 69.37 |
Pollachi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pollachi Tehsil is 1.11 Lac (1,10,843) with 54.74 k (54,735) males and 56.11 k (56,108) females, which is 19.25% of Pollachi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Pollachi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pollachi Tehsil is 9.66 k (9,655) with 4.85 k (4,853) males and 4.80 k (4,802) females, which is 1.68% of Pollachi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pollachi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 1022 |
| Rural Area | 1010 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pollachi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1014 |
| Muslim | 1036 |
| Christian | 1035 |
| Religion not stated | 949 |
Pollachi Area & Households
The Total Area of Pollachi Tehsil is 1,176.24 Square KM, with a population density of 490 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pollachi Tehsil are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Pollachi Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Pollachi Tehsil are 1.66 Lac(1,65,932).
Pollachi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pollachi Tehsil, there are about 2.94 Lac (2,94,009) workers, making up nearly 51.05% of the Pollachi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.87 Lac (1,87,214) are male workers, and about 1.07 Lac (1,06,795) are female workers.
Pollachi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.14 Lac (6,13,973) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.16 Lac (6,15,794) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.17 Lac (6,17,050) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.18 Lac (6,17,900) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.19 Lac (6,18,751) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.20 Lac (6,19,602) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.20 Lac (6,20,453) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.21 Lac (6,20,795) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.21 Lac (6,20,771) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.21 Lac (6,20,747) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.21 Lac (6,20,723) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.21 Lac (6,20,699) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.21 Lac (6,20,675) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pollachi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.21 Lac (6,20,675), with a male population of 3.05 Lac (3,05,139) and a female population of 3.16 Lac (3,15,590). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Pollachi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.