Pennagaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pennagaram Tehsil has a population of 2.35 Lac (2,34,853) with 1.23 Lac (1,23,177) males and 1.12 Lac (1,11,676) females.The sex ratio in Pennagaram is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pennagaram Tehsil is 27.41 k (27,405) which is 11.67% of Pennagaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pennagaram Tehsil is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pennagaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dharmapuri District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Pennagaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pennagaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.50 Lac (2,50,367), indicating a 6.61% increased from Pennagaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
Pennagaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pennagaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.51 Lac (2,51,110), projecting a 6.92% increased from Pennagaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
Pennagaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pennagaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.31 Lac (2,31,307), accounting for 98.49% of the Pennagaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,21,342), and the Hindu female population is around 1.10 Lac (1,09,965).
Pennagaram Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pennagaram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.71 k (2,714), accounting for 1.16% of the Pennagaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.40 k (1,396), and the Muslim female population is around 1.32 k (1,318).
Pennagaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,31,307 | 98.49% |
| Muslim | 2,714 | 1.16% |
| Christian | 665 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 126 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPennagaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Pennagaram Tehsil is 29.65 k (29,654), with 15.07 k (15,071) being males and 14.58 k (14,583) being females, making up 12.63% of the Pennagaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Pennagaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Pennagaram Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,05,199), with 1.08 Lac (1,08,106) being males and 97.09 k (97,093) being females, making up 87.37% of the Pennagaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Pennagaram Literacy Rate
Pennagaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.83% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pennagaram Tehsil is 72.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pennagaram Tehsil is 54.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pennagaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.02%, while in the rural regions of Pennagaram Tehsil, it is around 61.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pennagaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.83 | 72.2 | 54.62 |
| Urban Area | 77.02 | 84.08 | 69.77 |
| Rural Area | 61.9 | 70.53 | 52.31 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pennagaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.52 | 71.93 | 54.27 |
| Muslim | 85.5 | 92.15 | 78.46 |
| Christian | 80.99 | 85.94 | 75.28 |
| Religion not stated | 64.65 | 69.77 | 60.71 |
Pennagaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pennagaram Tehsil is 28.02 k (28,017) with 14.64 k (14,643) males and 13.37 k (13,374) females, which is 11.93% of Pennagaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Pennagaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pennagaram Tehsil is 4.90 k (4,900) with 2.59 k (2,594) males and 2.31 k (2,306) females, which is 2.09% of Pennagaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pennagaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 899 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pennagaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 907 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Christian | 879 |
| Religion not stated | 1136 |
Pennagaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Pennagaram Tehsil is 1,130.37 Square KM, with a population density of 208 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pennagaram Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Pennagaram Tehsil are 52.The Total Number of households in Pennagaram Tehsil are 57.40 k(57,398).
Pennagaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pennagaram Tehsil, there are about 1.18 Lac (1,17,824) workers, making up nearly 50.17% of the Pennagaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.43 k (71,428) are male workers, and about 46.40 k (46,396) are female workers.
Pennagaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,367) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.51 Lac (2,51,110) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,622) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,969) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,316) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.53 Lac (2,52,663) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,010) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,149) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,139) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,130) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,120) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,110) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,100) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pennagaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.53 Lac (2,53,100), with a male population of 1.31 Lac (1,31,496) and a female population of 1.21 Lac (1,21,492). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Pennagaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.