Virudhachalam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Virudhachalam Tehsil has a population of 4.27 Lac (4,26,592) with 2.17 Lac (2,16,699) males and 2.10 Lac (2,09,893) females.The sex ratio in Virudhachalam is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 47.86 k (47,856) which is 11.22% of Virudhachalam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Virudhachalam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Virudhachalam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Virudhachalam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,54,772), indicating a 6.61% increased from Virudhachalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.25 Lac.
Virudhachalam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Virudhachalam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.56 Lac (4,56,121), projecting a 6.92% increased from Virudhachalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.25 Lac.
Virudhachalam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Virudhachalam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.93 Lac (3,92,932), accounting for 92.11% of the Virudhachalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.00 Lac (1,99,792), and the Hindu female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,93,140).
Virudhachalam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Virudhachalam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.60 k (17,595), accounting for 4.12% of the Virudhachalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.84 k (8,837), and the Muslim female population is around 8.76 k (8,758).
Virudhachalam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,92,932 | 92.11% |
| Muslim | 17,595 | 4.12% |
| Christian | 15,368 | 3.6% |
| Religion not stated | 505 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 80 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 72 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 23 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVirudhachalam Urban Population
The Urban population of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 96.90 k (96,896), with 48.84 k (48,843) being males and 48.05 k (48,053) being females, making up 22.71% of the Virudhachalam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Virudhachalam Rural Population
The Rural population of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 3.30 Lac (3,29,696), with 1.68 Lac (1,67,856) being males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,840) being females, making up 77.29% of the Virudhachalam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Virudhachalam Literacy Rate
Virudhachalam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 85.06 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 65.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Virudhachalam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.44%, while in the rural regions of Virudhachalam Tehsil, it is around 72.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Virudhachalam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.51 | 85.06 | 65.79 |
| Urban Area | 86.44 | 92.47 | 80.36 |
| Rural Area | 72.27 | 82.88 | 61.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Virudhachalam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.62 | 84.47 | 64.58 |
| Muslim | 88.62 | 94.19 | 83.09 |
| Christian | 83.34 | 89.73 | 76.89 |
| Religion not stated | 72.22 | 86.21 | 59.83 |
Virudhachalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Virudhachalam Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,645) with 67.18 k (67,177) males and 65.47 k (65,468) females, which is 31.09% of Virudhachalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Virudhachalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Virudhachalam Tehsil is 2.81 k (2,813) with 1.41 k (1,411) males and 1.40 k (1,402) females, which is 0.66% of Virudhachalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Virudhachalam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 |
| Urban Area | 984 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Virudhachalam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 967 |
| Muslim | 992 |
| Christian | 989 |
| Religion not stated | 1029 |
Virudhachalam Area & Households
The Total Area of Virudhachalam Tehsil is 844.32 Square KM, with a population density of 505 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Virudhachalam Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Virudhachalam Tehsil are 162.The Total Number of households in Virudhachalam Tehsil are 1.05 Lac(1,05,142).
Virudhachalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Virudhachalam Tehsil, there are about 2.00 Lac (1,99,755) workers, making up nearly 46.83% of the Virudhachalam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.24 Lac (1,23,666) are male workers, and about 76.09 k (76,089) are female workers.
Virudhachalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,772) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.56 Lac (4,56,121) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.57 Lac (4,57,051) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.58 Lac (4,57,681) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.58 Lac (4,58,311) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.59 Lac (4,58,942) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,572) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,825) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,807) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,790) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,772) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,754) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,737) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Virudhachalam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.60 Lac (4,59,737), with a male population of 2.31 Lac (2,31,334) and a female population of 2.28 Lac (2,28,341). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Virudhachalam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.