Nilakkottai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nilakkottai Tehsil has a population of 2.87 Lac (2,86,641) with 1.44 Lac (1,44,482) males and 1.42 Lac (1,42,159) females.The sex ratio in Nilakkottai is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 30.16 k (30,156) which is 10.52% of Nilakkottai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nilakkottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dindigul District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Nilakkottai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nilakkottai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.06 Lac (3,05,576), indicating a 6.61% increased from Nilakkottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.
Nilakkottai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nilakkottai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.06 Lac (3,06,482), projecting a 6.92% increased from Nilakkottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Nilakkottai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nilakkottai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.58 Lac (2,57,798), accounting for 89.94% of the Nilakkottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,30,213), and the Hindu female population is around 1.28 Lac (1,27,585).
Nilakkottai Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Nilakkottai Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 20.85 k (20,850), accounting for 7.27% of the Nilakkottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 10.26 k (10,257), and the Christian female population is around 10.59 k (10,593).
Nilakkottai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,57,798 | 89.94% |
| Christian | 20,850 | 7.27% |
| Muslim | 7,222 | 2.52% |
| Religion not stated | 710 | 0.25% |
| Sikh | 24 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 11 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNilakkottai Urban Population
The Urban population of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 84.71 k (84,714), with 42.32 k (42,317) being males and 42.40 k (42,397) being females, making up 29.55% of the Nilakkottai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Nilakkottai Rural Population
The Rural population of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 2.02 Lac (2,01,927), with 1.02 Lac (1,02,165) being males and 99.76 k (99,762) being females, making up 70.45% of the Nilakkottai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Nilakkottai Literacy Rate
Nilakkottai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 83.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 68.74 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nilakkottai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.29%, while in the rural regions of Nilakkottai Tehsil, it is around 72.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nilakkottai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.27 | 83.72 | 68.74 |
| Urban Area | 84.29 | 89.66 | 78.96 |
| Rural Area | 72.87 | 81.23 | 64.35 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nilakkottai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.47 | 83.21 | 67.62 |
| Christian | 81.6 | 86.05 | 77.34 |
| Muslim | 88.76 | 94.8 | 82.77 |
| Religion not stated | 80.16 | 89.31 | 69.57 |
Nilakkottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nilakkottai Tehsil is 77.45 k (77,447) with 39.08 k (39,079) males and 38.37 k (38,368) females, which is 27.02% of Nilakkottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Nilakkottai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nilakkottai Tehsil is 2.19 k (2,190) with 1.14 k (1,144) males and 1.05 k (1,046) females, which is 0.76% of Nilakkottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nilakkottai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 1002 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nilakkottai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 980 |
| Christian | 1033 |
| Muslim | 1008 |
| Religion not stated | 864 |
Nilakkottai Area & Households
The Total Area of Nilakkottai Tehsil is 481.65 Square KM, with a population density of 595 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nilakkottai Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Nilakkottai Tehsil are 42.The Total Number of households in Nilakkottai Tehsil are 73.23 k(73,232).
Nilakkottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nilakkottai Tehsil, there are about 1.44 Lac (1,44,425) workers, making up nearly 50.39% of the Nilakkottai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 86.66 k (86,661) are male workers, and about 57.76 k (57,764) are female workers.
Nilakkottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,576) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,482) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.07 Lac (3,07,108) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.08 Lac (3,07,531) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.08 Lac (3,07,954) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.08 Lac (3,08,378) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,801) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,971) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,960) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,948) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,936) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,924) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,912) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nilakkottai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.09 Lac (3,08,912), with a male population of 1.54 Lac (1,54,240) and a female population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,654). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Nilakkottai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.