Chengalpattu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chengalpattu Tehsil has a population of 5.73 Lac (5,73,406) with 2.89 Lac (2,89,210) males and 2.84 Lac (2,84,196) females.The sex ratio in Chengalpattu is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 63.51 k (63,507) which is 11.08% of Chengalpattu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chengalpattu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Chengalpattu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chengalpattu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.11 Lac (6,11,284), indicating a 6.61% increased from Chengalpattu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.04 Lac.
Chengalpattu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chengalpattu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.13 Lac (6,13,097), projecting a 6.92% increased from Chengalpattu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.05 Lac.
Chengalpattu Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chengalpattu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.08 Lac (5,08,443), accounting for 88.67% of the Chengalpattu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.57 Lac (2,56,897), and the Hindu female population is around 2.52 Lac (2,51,546).
Chengalpattu Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Chengalpattu Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 35.05 k (35,046), accounting for 6.11% of the Chengalpattu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 17.31 k (17,309), and the Christian female population is around 17.74 k (17,737).
Chengalpattu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,08,443 | 88.67% |
| Christian | 35,046 | 6.11% |
| Muslim | 24,540 | 4.28% |
| Religion not stated | 4,396 | 0.77% |
| Jain | 361 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 255 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 200 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 165 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChengalpattu Urban Population
The Urban population of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 3.09 Lac (3,09,028), with 1.56 Lac (1,55,796) being males and 1.53 Lac (1,53,232) being females, making up 53.89% of the Chengalpattu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Chengalpattu Rural Population
The Rural population of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 2.64 Lac (2,64,378), with 1.33 Lac (1,33,414) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,30,964) being females, making up 46.11% of the Chengalpattu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Chengalpattu Literacy Rate
Chengalpattu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 90.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 79.41 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chengalpattu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.16%, while in the rural regions of Chengalpattu Tehsil, it is around 80.43%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chengalpattu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.16 | 90.82 | 79.41 |
| Urban Area | 89.16 | 93.75 | 84.52 |
| Rural Area | 80.43 | 87.37 | 73.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chengalpattu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.53 | 90.42 | 78.54 |
| Christian | 91.27 | 94.86 | 87.8 |
| Muslim | 89.11 | 92.95 | 85.16 |
| Religion not stated | 85.71 | 93.62 | 79.5 |
Chengalpattu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chengalpattu Tehsil is 1.48 Lac (1,47,654) with 73.96 k (73,964) males and 73.69 k (73,690) females, which is 25.75% of Chengalpattu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Chengalpattu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chengalpattu Tehsil is 9.18 k (9,177) with 4.59 k (4,592) males and 4.59 k (4,585) females, which is 1.6% of Chengalpattu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chengalpattu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 983 |
| Urban Area | 984 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chengalpattu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 980 |
| Christian | 1025 |
| Muslim | 968 |
| Religion not stated | 1225 |
Chengalpattu Area & Households
The Total Area of Chengalpattu Tehsil is 778.01 Square KM, with a population density of 737 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chengalpattu Tehsil are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Chengalpattu Tehsil are 173.The Total Number of households in Chengalpattu Tehsil are 1.42 Lac(1,42,062).
Chengalpattu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chengalpattu Tehsil, there are about 2.30 Lac (2,30,208) workers, making up nearly 40.15% of the Chengalpattu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.67 Lac (1,67,150) are male workers, and about 63.06 k (63,058) are female workers.
Chengalpattu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.11 Lac (6,11,284) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.13 Lac (6,13,097) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.14 Lac (6,14,348) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.15 Lac (6,15,195) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.16 Lac (6,16,042) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.17 Lac (6,16,889) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.18 Lac (6,17,736) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.18 Lac (6,18,076) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.18 Lac (6,18,052) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.18 Lac (6,18,029) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.18 Lac (6,18,005) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.18 Lac (6,17,981) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.18 Lac (6,17,957) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chengalpattu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.18 Lac (6,17,957), with a male population of 3.09 Lac (3,08,742) and a female population of 3.09 Lac (3,09,174). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Chengalpattu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.