Kodaikanal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kodaikanal Tehsil has a population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,250) with 57.88 k (57,884) males and 57.37 k (57,366) females.The sex ratio in Kodaikanal is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 12.24 k (12,238) which is 10.62% of Kodaikanal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kodaikanal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dindigul District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kodaikanal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kodaikanal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.23 Lac (1,22,864), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kodaikanal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 61.45 k, and the estimated female population is 61.41 k.
Kodaikanal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kodaikanal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.23 Lac (1,23,228), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kodaikanal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 61.61 k, and the estimated female population is 61.62 k.
Kodaikanal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kodaikanal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 89.61 k (89,608), accounting for 77.75% of the Kodaikanal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 45.26 k (45,261), and the Hindu female population is around 44.35 k (44,347).
Kodaikanal Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kodaikanal Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 20.01 k (20,010), accounting for 17.36% of the Kodaikanal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 9.79 k (9,791), and the Christian female population is around 10.22 k (10,219).
Kodaikanal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89,608 | 77.75% |
| Christian | 20,010 | 17.36% |
| Muslim | 5,379 | 4.67% |
| Religion not stated | 111 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 85 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 24 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 20 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKodaikanal Urban Population
The Urban population of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 45.23 k (45,232), with 22.54 k (22,543) being males and 22.69 k (22,689) being females, making up 39.25% of the Kodaikanal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Kodaikanal Rural Population
The Rural population of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 70.02 k (70,018), with 35.34 k (35,341) being males and 34.68 k (34,677) being females, making up 60.75% of the Kodaikanal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Kodaikanal Literacy Rate
Kodaikanal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 86.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 72.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kodaikanal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.11%, while in the rural regions of Kodaikanal Tehsil, it is around 74.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kodaikanal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.59 | 86.44 | 72.69 |
| Urban Area | 88.11 | 92.56 | 83.69 |
| Rural Area | 74.05 | 82.5 | 65.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kodaikanal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.72 | 84.56 | 68.75 |
| Christian | 89.54 | 92.97 | 86.25 |
| Muslim | 90.04 | 93.96 | 86.06 |
| Religion not stated | 78.95 | 91.3 | 67.35 |
Kodaikanal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kodaikanal Tehsil is 22.82 k (22,819) with 11.41 k (11,412) males and 11.41 k (11,407) females, which is 19.8% of Kodaikanal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Kodaikanal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kodaikanal Tehsil is 3.60 k (3,602) with 1.80 k (1,802) males and 1.80 k (1,800) females, which is 3.13% of Kodaikanal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kodaikanal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 992 |
| Urban Area | 1007 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kodaikanal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 980 |
| Christian | 1044 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Religion not stated | 948 |
Kodaikanal Area & Households
The Total Area of Kodaikanal Tehsil is 1,029.77 Square KM, with a population density of 112 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kodaikanal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kodaikanal Tehsil are 15.The Total Number of households in Kodaikanal Tehsil are 30.77 k(30,771).
Kodaikanal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kodaikanal Tehsil, there are about 59.54 k (59,542) workers, making up nearly 51.66% of the Kodaikanal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.91 k (35,905) are male workers, and about 23.64 k (23,637) are female workers.
Kodaikanal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,864) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,228) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,479) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.24 Lac (1,23,650) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.24 Lac (1,23,820) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.24 Lac (1,23,990) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,160) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,229) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,224) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,219) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,214) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,210) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,205) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kodaikanal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.24 Lac (1,24,205), with a male population of 61.79 k (61,794) and a female population of 62.41 k (62,408). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kodaikanal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.