Cuddalore Population in 2026
In 2026, Cuddalore Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.57 Lac (4,56,916), indicating a 7.14% increased from Cuddalore's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Cuddalore Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Cuddalore Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.58 Lac (4,57,546), projecting a 7.29% increased from Cuddalore's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Cuddalore Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Cuddalore Tehsil has a population of 4.26 Lac (4,26,466) with 2.13 Lac (2,12,812) males and 2.14 Lac (2,13,654) females.The sex ratio in Cuddalore is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cuddalore Tehsil is 45.13 k (45,127) which is 10.58% of Cuddalore Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cuddalore Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Cuddalore Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Cuddalore Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cuddalore Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.01 Lac (4,01,010), accounting for 94.03% of the Cuddalore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.01 Lac (2,00,574), and the Hindu female population is around 2.00 Lac (2,00,436).
Cuddalore Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cuddalore Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.83 k (13,834), accounting for 3.24% of the Cuddalore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.81 k (6,814), and the Muslim female population is around 7.02 k (7,020).
Cuddalore Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,01,010 | 94.03% |
| Muslim | 13,834 | 3.24% |
| Christian | 9,402 | 2.2% |
| Religion not stated | 1,583 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 489 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 67 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 47 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 34 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCuddalore Urban Population
The Urban population of Cuddalore Tehsil is 2.12 Lac (2,12,168), with 1.05 Lac (1,04,899) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,269) being females, making up 49.75% of the Cuddalore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Cuddalore Rural Population
The Rural population of Cuddalore Tehsil is 2.14 Lac (2,14,298), with 1.08 Lac (1,07,913) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,385) being females, making up 50.25% of the Cuddalore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Cuddalore Literacy Rate
Cuddalore Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cuddalore Tehsil is 87.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cuddalore Tehsil is 74.91 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cuddalore Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.2%, while in the rural regions of Cuddalore Tehsil, it is around 73.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cuddalore
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.09 | 87.34 | 74.91 |
| Urban Area | 88.2 | 92.74 | 83.79 |
| Rural Area | 73.93 | 81.99 | 65.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cuddalore
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.42 | 86.88 | 74.01 |
| Muslim | 89.79 | 93.72 | 86 |
| Christian | 94.83 | 96.75 | 93.11 |
| Religion not stated | 87.5 | 93.7 | 83.54 |
Cuddalore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cuddalore Tehsil is 95.67 k (95,667) with 47.68 k (47,678) males and 47.99 k (47,989) females, which is 22.43% of Cuddalore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Cuddalore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cuddalore Tehsil is 1.71 k (1,710) with 861 (861) males and 849 (849) females, which is 0.4% of Cuddalore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cuddalore
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1004 |
| Urban Area | 1023 |
| Rural Area | 986 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cuddalore
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1000 |
| Muslim | 1031 |
| Christian | 1124 |
| Religion not stated | 1395 |
Cuddalore Area & Households
The Total Area of Cuddalore Tehsil is 308.29 Square KM, with a population density of 1,383 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cuddalore Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Cuddalore Tehsil are 69.The Total Number of households in Cuddalore Tehsil are 1.04 Lac(1,03,687).
Cuddalore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cuddalore Tehsil, there are about 1.78 Lac (1,77,944) workers, making up nearly 41.73% of the Cuddalore Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.22 Lac (1,22,432) are male workers, and about 55.51 k (55,512) are female workers.
Cuddalore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.57 Lac (4,56,916) | 7.14% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.58 Lac (4,57,546) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.58 Lac (4,58,176) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.59 Lac (4,58,806) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,436) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,689) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,671) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,654) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,636) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,618) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,601) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cuddalore Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.60 Lac (4,59,601), with a male population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,185) and a female population of 2.32 Lac (2,32,432). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Cuddalore Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.06%.