Perundurai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Perundurai Tehsil has a population of 2.66 Lac (2,66,106) with 1.34 Lac (1,34,270) males and 1.32 Lac (1,31,836) females.The sex ratio in Perundurai is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Perundurai Tehsil is 21.40 k (21,403) which is 8.04% of Perundurai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Perundurai Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Perundurai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Erode District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

2.66 Lac

Toatl Population

1.34 Lac

Male Population

1.32 Lac

Female Population

Perundurai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Perundurai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.84 Lac (2,83,685), indicating a 6.61% increased from Perundurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.

Perundurai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Perundurai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.85 Lac (2,84,526), projecting a 6.92% increased from Perundurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.

Perundurai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Perundurai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.54 Lac (2,53,692), accounting for 95.33% of the Perundurai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.28 Lac (1,28,107), and the Hindu female population is around 1.26 Lac (1,25,585).

Perundurai Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Perundurai Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 7.75 k (7,748), accounting for 2.91% of the Perundurai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 3.80 k (3,800), and the Christian female population is around 3.95 k (3,948).

Perundurai Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,53,69295.33%
Christian7,7482.91%
Muslim4,2931.61%
Religion not stated2830.11%
Sikh380.01%
Other religions and persuasions210.01%
Buddhist200.01%
Jain110%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Perundurai Urban Population

The Urban population of Perundurai Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,24,739), with 61.76 k (61,763) being males and 62.98 k (62,976) being females, making up 46.88% of the Perundurai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Perundurai Rural Population

The Rural population of Perundurai Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,41,367), with 72.51 k (72,507) being males and 68.86 k (68,860) being females, making up 53.12% of the Perundurai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Perundurai Literacy Rate

Perundurai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Perundurai Tehsil is 81.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Perundurai Tehsil is 64.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Perundurai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.62%, while in the rural regions of Perundurai Tehsil, it is around 69.31%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Perundurai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.19 81.97 64.27
Urban Area 77.62 85.21 70.21
Rural Area 69.31 79.24 58.86

Literacy Rate by Religion in Perundurai

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 72.38 81.38 63.22
Christian 92.04 96.59 87.68
Muslim 87.37 91.73 82.97
Religion not stated 78.21 84.03 72.17

Perundurai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Perundurai Tehsil is 42.92 k (42,924) with 21.45 k (21,445) males and 21.48 k (21,479) females, which is 16.13% of Perundurai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Perundurai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Perundurai Tehsil is 148 (148) with 76 (76) males and 72 (72) females, which is 0.06% of Perundurai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Perundurai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 982
Urban Area 1020
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Perundurai

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 981
Christian 1039
Muslim 972
Religion not stated 966

Perundurai Area & Households

The Total Area of Perundurai Tehsil is 563.06 Square KM, with a population density of 473 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Perundurai Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Perundurai Tehsil are 62.The Total Number of households in Perundurai Tehsil are 78.92 k(78,922).

Perundurai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Perundurai Tehsil, there are about 1.44 Lac (1,44,127) workers, making up nearly 54.16% of the Perundurai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 86.72 k (86,720) are male workers, and about 57.41 k (57,407) are female workers.

Perundurai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.84 Lac (2,83,685) 6.61%
2025 2.85 Lac (2,84,526) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.85 Lac (2,85,106) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.86 Lac (2,85,500) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.86 Lac (2,85,893) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.86 Lac (2,86,286) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.87 Lac (2,86,679) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.87 Lac (2,86,837) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.87 Lac (2,86,826) 7.79%
2033 2.87 Lac (2,86,815) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.87 Lac (2,86,804) 7.78%
2035 2.87 Lac (2,86,793) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.87 Lac (2,86,782) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Perundurai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.87 Lac (2,86,782), with a male population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,338) and a female population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,424). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Perundurai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Perundurai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Perundurai is 2.66 Lac (2,66,106).

The estimated population of Perundurai in 2024 is approximately 2.84 Lac (2,83,685).

Hindu constitute 95.33% of Perundurai population, amounting to approximately 2.54 Lac (2,53,692) people.

Christian constitute 2.91% of Perundurai population, totaling around 7.75 k (7,748) people.

Hindu: 95.33%, Christian: 2.91%, Muslim: 1.61%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Perundurai is 42.92 k (16.13%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 148 (0.06%).

In Perundurai, 1.25 Lac (46.88%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.41 Lac (53.12%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Perundurai is 73.19%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 64.27%.

The sex ratio in Perundurai is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Perundurai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.