Villages In Harur Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Harur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Harur Tehsil has a population of 2.41 Lac (2,40,908) with 1.23 Lac (1,22,571) males and 1.18 Lac (1,18,337) females.The sex ratio in Harur is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Harur Tehsil is 26.66 k (26,661) which is 11.07% of Harur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Harur Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Harur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dharmapuri District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

2.41 Lac

Toatl Population

1.23 Lac

Male Population

1.18 Lac

Female Population

Harur Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Harur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.58 Lac (2,57,584), indicating a 6.92% increased from Harur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.

Harur Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Harur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.58 Lac (2,58,109), projecting a 7.14% increased from Harur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.

Harur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Harur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.34 Lac (2,33,720), accounting for 97.02% of the Harur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,19,043), and the Hindu female population is around 1.15 Lac (1,14,677).

Harur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Harur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.60 k (5,604), accounting for 2.33% of the Harur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.76 k (2,759), and the Muslim female population is around 2.85 k (2,845).

Harur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,33,72097.02%
Muslim5,6042.33%
Christian1,3210.55%
Religion not stated1910.08%
Sikh470.02%
Other religions and persuasions180.01%
Jain50%
Buddhist20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Harur Urban Population

The Urban population of Harur Tehsil is 37.66 k (37,663), with 18.80 k (18,797) being males and 18.87 k (18,866) being females, making up 15.63% of the Harur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Harur Rural Population

The Rural population of Harur Tehsil is 2.03 Lac (2,03,245), with 1.04 Lac (1,03,774) being males and 99.47 k (99,471) being females, making up 84.37% of the Harur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Harur Literacy Rate

Harur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Harur Tehsil is 76.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Harur Tehsil is 60.2 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Harur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.74%, while in the rural regions of Harur Tehsil, it is around 66.76%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Harur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.65 76.83 60.2
Urban Area 78.74 84.94 72.61
Rural Area 66.76 75.34 57.83

Literacy Rate by Religion in Harur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.37 76.58 59.87
Muslim 77.32 85.37 69.6
Christian 80.4 85.71 75.38
Religion not stated 76.62 84.88 66.18

Harur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Harur Tehsil is 71.69 k (71,693) with 36.36 k (36,362) males and 35.33 k (35,331) females, which is 29.76% of Harur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Harur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Harur Tehsil is 16.07 k (16,066) with 8.12 k (8,122) males and 7.94 k (7,944) females, which is 6.67% of Harur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Harur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 966
Urban Area 1004
Rural Area 959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Harur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 964
Muslim 1032
Christian 1101
Religion not stated 837

Harur Area & Households

The Total Area of Harur Tehsil is 962.79 Square KM, with a population density of 250 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Harur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Harur Tehsil are 177.The Total Number of households in Harur Tehsil are 61.78 k(61,776).

Harur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Harur Tehsil, there are about 1.26 Lac (1,25,664) workers, making up nearly 52.16% of the Harur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.40 k (71,404) are male workers, and about 54.26 k (54,260) are female workers.

Harur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.58 Lac (2,57,584) 6.92%
2026 2.58 Lac (2,58,109) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.58 Lac (2,58,465) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.59 Lac (2,58,821) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.59 Lac (2,59,177) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.60 Lac (2,59,533) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.60 Lac (2,59,676) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.60 Lac (2,59,666) 7.79%
2033 2.60 Lac (2,59,656) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.60 Lac (2,59,646) 7.78%
2035 2.60 Lac (2,59,636) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.60 Lac (2,59,626) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Harur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.60 Lac (2,59,626), with a male population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,849) and a female population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,738). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Harur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Harur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Harur is 2.41 Lac (2,40,908).

The estimated population of Harur in 2025 is approximately 2.58 Lac (2,57,584).

Hindu constitute 97.02% of Harur population, amounting to approximately 2.34 Lac (2,33,720) people.

Muslim constitute 2.33% of Harur population, totaling around 5.60 k (5,604) people.

Hindu: 97.02%, Muslim: 2.33%, Christian: 0.55%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Harur is 71.69 k (29.76%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 16.07 k (6.67%).

In Harur, 37.66 k (15.63%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.03 Lac (84.37%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Harur is 68.65%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 60.2%.

The sex ratio in Harur is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Harur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.