Chidambaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chidambaram Tehsil has a population of 4.68 Lac (4,67,909) with 2.35 Lac (2,35,146) males and 2.33 Lac (2,32,763) females.The sex ratio in Chidambaram is 990, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chidambaram Tehsil is 49.05 k (49,046) which is 10.48% of Chidambaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chidambaram Tehsil is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chidambaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Chidambaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chidambaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.99 Lac (4,98,818), indicating a 6.61% increased from Chidambaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.49 Lac.
Chidambaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chidambaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.00 Lac (5,00,298), projecting a 6.92% increased from Chidambaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.50 Lac.
Chidambaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chidambaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.29 Lac (4,28,933), accounting for 91.67% of the Chidambaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.16 Lac (2,15,834), and the Hindu female population is around 2.13 Lac (2,13,099).
Chidambaram Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chidambaram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.99 k (29,987), accounting for 6.41% of the Chidambaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.89 k (14,893), and the Muslim female population is around 15.09 k (15,094).
Chidambaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,28,933 | 91.67% |
| Muslim | 29,987 | 6.41% |
| Christian | 7,557 | 1.62% |
| Religion not stated | 998 | 0.21% |
| Jain | 304 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 83 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 29 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChidambaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Chidambaram Tehsil is 1.69 Lac (1,69,000), with 84.80 k (84,798) being males and 84.20 k (84,202) being females, making up 36.12% of the Chidambaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Chidambaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Chidambaram Tehsil is 2.99 Lac (2,98,909), with 1.50 Lac (1,50,348) being males and 1.49 Lac (1,48,561) being females, making up 63.88% of the Chidambaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Chidambaram Literacy Rate
Chidambaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chidambaram Tehsil is 88.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chidambaram Tehsil is 76.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chidambaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.8%, while in the rural regions of Chidambaram Tehsil, it is around 78.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chidambaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.5 | 88.92 | 76.08 |
| Urban Area | 88.8 | 93.34 | 84.27 |
| Rural Area | 78.92 | 86.41 | 71.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chidambaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.79 | 88.42 | 75.14 |
| Muslim | 91.64 | 95.59 | 87.83 |
| Christian | 86.48 | 91.54 | 81.79 |
| Religion not stated | 87.72 | 93.83 | 80.8 |
Chidambaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chidambaram Tehsil is 1.39 Lac (1,38,837) with 69.67 k (69,668) males and 69.17 k (69,169) females, which is 29.67% of Chidambaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Chidambaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chidambaram Tehsil is 5.29 k (5,286) with 2.67 k (2,665) males and 2.62 k (2,621) females, which is 1.13% of Chidambaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chidambaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 990 |
| Urban Area | 993 |
| Rural Area | 989 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chidambaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 988 |
| Muslim | 1014 |
| Christian | 1059 |
| Religion not stated | 869 |
Chidambaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Chidambaram Tehsil is 598.5 Square KM, with a population density of 782 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chidambaram Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Chidambaram Tehsil are 174.The Total Number of households in Chidambaram Tehsil are 1.14 Lac(1,14,074).
Chidambaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chidambaram Tehsil, there are about 2.05 Lac (2,05,020) workers, making up nearly 43.82% of the Chidambaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.34 Lac (1,34,306) are male workers, and about 70.71 k (70,714) are female workers.
Chidambaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.99 Lac (4,98,818) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.00 Lac (5,00,298) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.01 Lac (5,01,318) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,009) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.03 Lac (5,02,701) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.03 Lac (5,03,392) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,083) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,361) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,341) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,322) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,302) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,283) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,264) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chidambaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.04 Lac (5,04,264), with a male population of 2.51 Lac (2,51,027) and a female population of 2.53 Lac (2,53,221). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Chidambaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.