Dharmapuri Population in 2025
In 2025, Dharmapuri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.72 Lac (4,71,684), indicating a 6.92% increased from Dharmapuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.31 Lac.
Dharmapuri Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Dharmapuri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.73 Lac (4,72,646), projecting a 7.14% increased from Dharmapuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.31 Lac.
Dharmapuri Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Dharmapuri Tehsil has a population of 4.41 Lac (4,41,148) with 2.26 Lac (2,26,210) males and 2.15 Lac (2,14,938) females.The sex ratio in Dharmapuri is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 48.76 k (48,756) which is 11.05% of Dharmapuri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dharmapuri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dharmapuri District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Dharmapuri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharmapuri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.24 Lac (4,24,208), accounting for 96.16% of the Dharmapuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.18 Lac (2,17,745), and the Hindu female population is around 2.06 Lac (2,06,463).
Dharmapuri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharmapuri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.23 k (11,231), accounting for 2.55% of the Dharmapuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.68 k (5,680), and the Muslim female population is around 5.55 k (5,551).
Dharmapuri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,24,208 | 96.16% |
| Muslim | 11,231 | 2.55% |
| Christian | 5,078 | 1.15% |
| Religion not stated | 533 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 64 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDharmapuri Urban Population
The Urban population of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,13,218), with 56.76 k (56,760) being males and 56.46 k (56,458) being females, making up 25.66% of the Dharmapuri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmapuri Rural Population
The Rural population of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 3.28 Lac (3,27,930), with 1.69 Lac (1,69,450) being males and 1.58 Lac (1,58,480) being females, making up 74.34% of the Dharmapuri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmapuri Literacy Rate
Dharmapuri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.07% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 79.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 63.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharmapuri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.86%, while in the rural regions of Dharmapuri Tehsil, it is around 67.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharmapuri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.07 | 79.93 | 63.83 |
| Urban Area | 85.86 | 90.91 | 80.81 |
| Rural Area | 67.23 | 76.2 | 57.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharmapuri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.55 | 79.55 | 63.16 |
| Muslim | 84.35 | 89.61 | 79 |
| Christian | 87.21 | 90.61 | 84.03 |
| Religion not stated | 79.4 | 89.22 | 69.66 |
Dharmapuri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharmapuri Tehsil is 47.35 k (47,352) with 24.07 k (24,073) males and 23.28 k (23,279) females, which is 10.73% of Dharmapuri Tehsil 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 Tehsil is 6.73 k (6,725) with 3.51 k (3,505) males and 3.22 k (3,220) females, which is 1.52% of Dharmapuri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharmapuri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 |
| Urban Area | 995 |
| Rural Area | 936 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharmapuri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 949 |
| Muslim | 978 |
| Christian | 1067 |
| Religion not stated | 967 |
Dharmapuri Area & Households
The Total Area of Dharmapuri Tehsil is 791.75 Square KM, with a population density of 557 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharmapuri Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharmapuri Tehsil are 62.The Total Number of households in Dharmapuri Tehsil are 1.09 Lac(1,09,252).
Dharmapuri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dharmapuri Tehsil, there are about 2.05 Lac (2,05,343) workers, making up nearly 46.55% of the Dharmapuri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.28 Lac (1,27,570) are male workers, and about 77.77 k (77,773) are female workers.
Dharmapuri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.72 Lac (4,71,684) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.73 Lac (4,72,646) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.73 Lac (4,73,298) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.74 Lac (4,73,950) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.75 Lac (4,74,601) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,253) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.76 Lac (4,75,515) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,497) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,478) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,460) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,442) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,424) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dharmapuri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.75 Lac (4,75,424), with a male population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,487) and a female population of 2.34 Lac (2,33,829). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Dharmapuri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.