Oddanchatram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Oddanchatram Tehsil has a population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,600) with 91.25 k (91,247) males and 91.35 k (91,353) females.The sex ratio in Oddanchatram is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 14.60 k (14,599) which is 8% of Oddanchatram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Oddanchatram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dindigul District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Oddanchatram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Oddanchatram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.95 Lac (1,94,663), indicating a 6.61% increased from Oddanchatram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.87 k, and the estimated female population is 97.79 k.
Oddanchatram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Oddanchatram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.95 Lac (1,95,240), projecting a 6.92% increased from Oddanchatram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 97.12 k, and the estimated female population is 98.12 k.
Oddanchatram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Oddanchatram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.74 Lac (1,74,340), accounting for 95.48% of the Oddanchatram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.23 k (87,233), and the Hindu female population is around 87.11 k (87,107).
Oddanchatram Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Oddanchatram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.78 k (4,784), accounting for 2.62% of the Oddanchatram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.31 k (2,309), and the Muslim female population is around 2.48 k (2,475).
Oddanchatram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,74,340 | 95.48% |
| Muslim | 4,784 | 2.62% |
| Christian | 3,013 | 1.65% |
| Religion not stated | 427 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 15 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationOddanchatram Urban Population
The Urban population of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 30.06 k (30,064), with 15.08 k (15,077) being males and 14.99 k (14,987) being females, making up 16.46% of the Oddanchatram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Oddanchatram Rural Population
The Rural population of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 1.53 Lac (1,52,536), with 76.17 k (76,170) being males and 76.37 k (76,366) being females, making up 83.54% of the Oddanchatram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Oddanchatram Literacy Rate
Oddanchatram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 82.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 62.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Oddanchatram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.65%, while in the rural regions of Oddanchatram Tehsil, it is around 70.3%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Oddanchatram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.64 | 82.45 | 62.91 |
| Urban Area | 84.65 | 90.56 | 78.73 |
| Rural Area | 70.3 | 80.87 | 59.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Oddanchatram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.86 | 81.9 | 61.87 |
| Muslim | 89.08 | 95.13 | 83.5 |
| Christian | 92.35 | 95.39 | 89.44 |
| Religion not stated | 76.65 | 85.9 | 68.54 |
Oddanchatram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Oddanchatram Tehsil is 40.97 k (40,967) with 20.43 k (20,426) males and 20.54 k (20,541) females, which is 22.44% of Oddanchatram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Oddanchatram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Oddanchatram Tehsil is 168 (168) with 90 (90) males and 78 (78) females, which is 0.09% of Oddanchatram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Oddanchatram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1002 |
| Urban Area | 995 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Oddanchatram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 999 |
| Muslim | 1072 |
| Christian | 1029 |
| Religion not stated | 1063 |
Oddanchatram Area & Households
The Total Area of Oddanchatram Tehsil is 777.88 Square KM, with a population density of 235 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Oddanchatram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Oddanchatram Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Oddanchatram Tehsil are 52.83 k(52,829).
Oddanchatram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Oddanchatram Tehsil, there are about 1.09 Lac (1,08,861) workers, making up nearly 59.62% of the Oddanchatram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.92 k (60,917) are male workers, and about 47.94 k (47,944) are female workers.
Oddanchatram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,663) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,240) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.96 Lac (1,95,638) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.96 Lac (1,95,908) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.96 Lac (1,96,178) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.96 Lac (1,96,447) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,717) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,825) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,818) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,810) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,803) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,795) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,788) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Oddanchatram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.97 Lac (1,96,788), with a male population of 97.41 k (97,410) and a female population of 99.38 k (99,382). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Oddanchatram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.