Attur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Attur Tehsil has a population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,846) with 79.33 k (79,334) males and 80.51 k (80,512) females.The sex ratio in Attur is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Attur Tehsil is 15.05 k (15,051) which is 9.42% of Attur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Attur Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Attur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dindigul District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Attur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Attur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,70,406), indicating a 6.61% increased from Attur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.23 k, and the estimated female population is 86.19 k.
Attur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Attur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.71 Lac (1,70,911), projecting a 6.92% increased from Attur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.44 k, and the estimated female population is 86.48 k.
Attur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Attur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.36 Lac (1,35,681), accounting for 84.88% of the Attur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.34 k (67,340), and the Hindu female population is around 68.34 k (68,341).
Attur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Attur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 16.81 k (16,813), accounting for 10.52% of the Attur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 8.19 k (8,191), and the Christian female population is around 8.62 k (8,622).
Attur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,35,681 | 84.88% |
| Christian | 16,813 | 10.52% |
| Muslim | 6,908 | 4.32% |
| Religion not stated | 382 | 0.24% |
| Sikh | 35 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAttur Urban Population
The Urban population of Attur Tehsil is 52.09 k (52,094), with 25.83 k (25,827) being males and 26.27 k (26,267) being females, making up 32.59% of the Attur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Attur Rural Population
The Rural population of Attur Tehsil is 1.08 Lac (1,07,752), with 53.51 k (53,507) being males and 54.25 k (54,245) being females, making up 67.41% of the Attur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Attur Literacy Rate
Attur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Attur Tehsil is 86.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Attur Tehsil is 71.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Attur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.91%, while in the rural regions of Attur Tehsil, it is around 77.38%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Attur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.86 | 86.35 | 71.57 |
| Urban Area | 81.91 | 88.47 | 75.52 |
| Rural Area | 77.38 | 85.31 | 69.64 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Attur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.74 | 85.59 | 70.09 |
| Christian | 84.77 | 89.92 | 79.93 |
| Muslim | 85.59 | 91.55 | 79.66 |
| Religion not stated | 95.07 | 98.21 | 81.82 |
Attur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Attur Tehsil is 34.92 k (34,919) with 17.39 k (17,389) males and 17.53 k (17,530) females, which is 21.85% of Attur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Attur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Attur Tehsil is 110 (110) with 49 (49) males and 61 (61) females, which is 0.07% of Attur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1245 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Attur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 1018 |
| Rural Area | 1014 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Attur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1015 |
| Christian | 1053 |
| Muslim | 991 |
| Religion not stated | 274 |
Attur Area & Households
The Total Area of Attur Tehsil is 248.93 Square KM, with a population density of 642 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Attur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Attur Tehsil are 20.The Total Number of households in Attur Tehsil are 41.98 k(41,975).
Attur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Attur Tehsil, there are about 79.55 k (79,550) workers, making up nearly 49.77% of the Attur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.63 k (47,631) are male workers, and about 31.92 k (31,919) are female workers.
Attur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,406) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,911) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,260) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,496) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,732) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,968) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,204) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,299) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,292) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,286) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,279) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,272) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,266) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Attur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.72 Lac (1,72,266), with a male population of 84.69 k (84,692) and a female population of 87.59 k (87,589). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Attur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.