Sulur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sulur Tehsil has a population of 3.21 Lac (3,21,051) with 1.61 Lac (1,61,169) males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,882) females.The sex ratio in Sulur is 993, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sulur Tehsil is 30.13 k (30,125) which is 9.38% of Sulur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sulur Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sulur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Coimbatore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sulur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sulur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.42 Lac (3,42,259), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sulur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.71 Lac.
Sulur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sulur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.43 Lac (3,43,274), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sulur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.72 Lac.
Sulur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sulur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.01 Lac (3,00,654), accounting for 93.65% of the Sulur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.51 Lac (1,51,097), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,49,557).
Sulur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sulur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.63 k (14,625), accounting for 4.56% of the Sulur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.29 k (7,291), and the Christian female population is around 7.33 k (7,334).
Sulur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,00,654 | 93.65% |
| Christian | 14,625 | 4.56% |
| Muslim | 3,992 | 1.24% |
| Religion not stated | 1,612 | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 109 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 17 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSulur Urban Population
The Urban population of Sulur Tehsil is 1.93 Lac (1,92,579), with 96.67 k (96,666) being males and 95.91 k (95,913) being females, making up 59.98% of the Sulur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Sulur Rural Population
The Rural population of Sulur Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,28,472), with 64.50 k (64,503) being males and 63.97 k (63,969) being females, making up 40.02% of the Sulur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Sulur Literacy Rate
Sulur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sulur Tehsil is 86.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sulur Tehsil is 73.77 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sulur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.03%, while in the rural regions of Sulur Tehsil, it is around 74.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sulur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.24 | 86.67 | 73.77 |
| Urban Area | 84.03 | 89.73 | 78.31 |
| Rural Area | 74.63 | 82.16 | 67.07 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sulur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.46 | 86.11 | 72.76 |
| Christian | 92.72 | 95.55 | 89.91 |
| Muslim | 93.1 | 95.69 | 90.49 |
| Religion not stated | 82.37 | 92.58 | 75.53 |
Sulur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sulur Tehsil is 55.84 k (55,843) with 27.85 k (27,854) males and 27.99 k (27,989) females, which is 17.39% of Sulur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sulur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sulur Tehsil is 182 (182) with 103 (103) males and 79 (79) females, which is 0.06% of Sulur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 767 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sulur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 993 |
| Urban Area | 993 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sulur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 990 |
| Christian | 1006 |
| Muslim | 985 |
| Religion not stated | 1371 |
Sulur Area & Households
The Total Area of Sulur Tehsil is 568.27 Square KM, with a population density of 565 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sulur Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Sulur Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Sulur Tehsil are 93.10 k(93,100).
Sulur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sulur Tehsil, there are about 1.59 Lac (1,58,757) workers, making up nearly 49.45% of the Sulur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.04 Lac (1,04,206) are male workers, and about 54.55 k (54,551) are female workers.
Sulur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.42 Lac (3,42,259) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,274) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,975) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,449) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,923) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,397) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,871) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,062) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,049) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,035) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,022) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,009) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,996) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sulur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.46 Lac (3,45,996), with a male population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,054) and a female population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,934). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sulur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.