Gobichettipalayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gobichettipalayam Tehsil has a population of 3.76 Lac (3,76,351) with 1.87 Lac (1,86,691) males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,660) females.The sex ratio in Gobichettipalayam is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 29.78 k (29,784) which is 7.91% of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gobichettipalayam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Erode District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Gobichettipalayam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gobichettipalayam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.01 Lac (4,01,212), indicating a 6.61% increased from Gobichettipalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.03 Lac.
Gobichettipalayam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gobichettipalayam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.02 Lac (4,02,402), projecting a 6.92% increased from Gobichettipalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.04 Lac.
Gobichettipalayam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.61 Lac (3,61,309), accounting for 96% of the Gobichettipalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,79,395), and the Hindu female population is around 1.82 Lac (1,81,914).
Gobichettipalayam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.72 k (7,721), accounting for 2.05% of the Gobichettipalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.75 k (3,749), and the Muslim female population is around 3.97 k (3,972).
Gobichettipalayam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,61,309 | 96% |
| Muslim | 7,721 | 2.05% |
| Christian | 6,413 | 1.7% |
| Religion not stated | 784 | 0.21% |
| Sikh | 69 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGobichettipalayam Urban Population
The Urban population of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,59,381), with 78.41 k (78,405) being males and 80.98 k (80,976) being females, making up 42.35% of the Gobichettipalayam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Gobichettipalayam Rural Population
The Rural population of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,16,970), with 1.08 Lac (1,08,286) being males and 1.09 Lac (1,08,684) being females, making up 57.65% of the Gobichettipalayam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Gobichettipalayam Literacy Rate
Gobichettipalayam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 77.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 61.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gobichettipalayam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.99%, while in the rural regions of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil, it is around 65.18%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gobichettipalayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.33 | 77.76 | 61.06 |
| Urban Area | 74.99 | 82.43 | 67.81 |
| Rural Area | 65.18 | 74.39 | 56.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gobichettipalayam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.56 | 77.17 | 60.1 |
| Muslim | 89.46 | 93.91 | 85.31 |
| Christian | 88.25 | 92.4 | 84.45 |
| Religion not stated | 77.36 | 87.95 | 67.75 |
Gobichettipalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 67.21 k (67,213) with 33.37 k (33,373) males and 33.84 k (33,840) females, which is 17.86% of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Gobichettipalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 1.53 k (1,531) with 753 (753) males and 778 (778) females, which is 0.41% of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gobichettipalayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 1033 |
| Rural Area | 1004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gobichettipalayam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1015 |
| Muslim | 1060 |
| Christian | 1078 |
| Religion not stated | 1016 |
Gobichettipalayam Area & Households
The Total Area of Gobichettipalayam Tehsil is 663.21 Square KM, with a population density of 567 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil are 60.The Total Number of households in Gobichettipalayam Tehsil are 1.15 Lac(1,15,410).
Gobichettipalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gobichettipalayam Tehsil, there are about 2.12 Lac (2,11,816) workers, making up nearly 56.28% of the Gobichettipalayam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.25 Lac (1,24,992) are male workers, and about 86.82 k (86,824) are female workers.
Gobichettipalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.01 Lac (4,01,212) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.02 Lac (4,02,402) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.03 Lac (4,03,223) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.04 Lac (4,03,779) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.04 Lac (4,04,335) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.05 Lac (4,04,891) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.05 Lac (4,05,447) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,670) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,654) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,639) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,623) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,608) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,592) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gobichettipalayam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.06 Lac (4,05,592), with a male population of 1.99 Lac (1,99,299) and a female population of 2.06 Lac (2,06,330). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Gobichettipalayam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.