Dharmapuri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dharmapuri District has a population of 15.07 Lac (15,06,843) with 7.74 Lac (7,74,303) males and 7.33 Lac (7,32,540) females.The sex ratio in Dharmapuri is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharmapuri District is 1.68 Lac (1,67,940) which is 11.15% of Dharmapuri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharmapuri District is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dharmapuri District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Dharmapuri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dharmapuri District current estimated population is projected to be 16.06 Lac (16,06,382), indicating a 6.61% increased from Dharmapuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.84 Lac.
Dharmapuri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dharmapuri District estimated population is projected to be 16.11 Lac (16,11,145), projecting a 6.92% increased from Dharmapuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.87 Lac.
Dharmapuri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharmapuri District, with a total Hindu population of 14.53 Lac (14,52,956), accounting for 96.42% of the Dharmapuri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.47 Lac (7,47,236), and the Hindu female population is around 7.06 Lac (7,05,720).
Dharmapuri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharmapuri District, with a total Muslim population of 38.30 k (38,304), accounting for 2.54% of the Dharmapuri District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.32 k (19,316), and the Muslim female population is around 18.99 k (18,988).
Dharmapuri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,52,956 | 96.42% |
| Muslim | 38,304 | 2.54% |
| Christian | 14,089 | 0.94% |
| Religion not stated | 1,167 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 164 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 87 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 39 | 0% |
| Jain | 37 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDharmapuri Urban Population
The Urban population of Dharmapuri District is 2.61 Lac (2,60,912), with 1.31 Lac (1,31,088) being males and 1.30 Lac (1,29,824) being females, making up 17.32% of the Dharmapuri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmapuri Rural Population
The Rural population of Dharmapuri District is 12.46 Lac (12,45,931), with 6.43 Lac (6,43,215) being males and 6.03 Lac (6,02,716) being females, making up 82.68% of the Dharmapuri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmapuri Literacy Rate
Dharmapuri District has a literacy rate of 68.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharmapuri District is 76.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharmapuri District is 59.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharmapuri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.21%, while in the rural regions of Dharmapuri District, it is around 65.86%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharmapuri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.54 | 76.85 | 59.8 |
| Urban Area | 81.21 | 87.33 | 75.07 |
| Rural Area | 65.86 | 74.69 | 56.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharmapuri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.11 | 76.51 | 59.26 |
| Muslim | 79.32 | 86.06 | 72.49 |
| Christian | 83.32 | 87.64 | 79.09 |
| Religion not stated | 74.12 | 83.27 | 64.79 |
Dharmapuri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharmapuri District is 2.45 Lac (2,45,392) with 1.25 Lac (1,24,706) males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,686) females, which is 16.29% of Dharmapuri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmapuri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharmapuri District is 63.04 k (63,044) with 32.13 k (32,130) males and 30.91 k (30,914) females, which is 4.18% of Dharmapuri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharmapuri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 947 |
| Urban Area | 991 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharmapuri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 984 |
| Christian | 1018 |
| Religion not stated | 965 |
Dharmapuri Area & Households
The Total Area of Dharmapuri District is 4,497 Square KM, with a population density of 335 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharmapuri District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharmapuri District are 486.The Total Number of households in Dharmapuri District are 3.76 Lac(3,75,873).
Dharmapuri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dharmapuri District, there are about 7.51 Lac (7,51,170) workers, making up nearly 49.85% of the Dharmapuri District total population. Out of these, around 4.46 Lac (4,46,057) are male workers, and about 3.05 Lac (3,05,113) are female workers.
Dharmapuri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.06 Lac (16,06,382) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 16.11 Lac (16,11,145) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 16.14 Lac (16,14,432) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 16.17 Lac (16,16,658) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 16.19 Lac (16,18,884) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 16.21 Lac (16,21,110) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 16.23 Lac (16,23,335) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 16.24 Lac (16,24,230) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 16.24 Lac (16,24,167) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 16.24 Lac (16,24,105) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 16.24 Lac (16,24,043) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 16.24 Lac (16,23,980) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 16.24 Lac (16,23,918) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dharmapuri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.24 Lac (16,23,918), with a male population of 8.27 Lac (8,26,595) and a female population of 7.97 Lac (7,96,923). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Dharmapuri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.