Cheyyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Cheyyur Tehsil has a population of 2.06 Lac (2,06,019) with 1.03 Lac (1,03,169) males and 1.03 Lac (1,02,850) females.The sex ratio in Cheyyur is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cheyyur Tehsil is 20.96 k (20,958) which is 10.17% of Cheyyur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cheyyur Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Cheyyur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Cheyyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Cheyyur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,19,629), indicating a 6.61% increased from Cheyyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Cheyyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Cheyyur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,20,280), projecting a 6.92% increased from Cheyyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Cheyyur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cheyyur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,138), accounting for 95.69% of the Cheyyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.75 k (98,753), and the Hindu female population is around 98.39 k (98,385).
Cheyyur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cheyyur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.25 k (4,250), accounting for 2.06% of the Cheyyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.14 k (2,143), and the Muslim female population is around 2.11 k (2,107).
Cheyyur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,97,138 | 95.69% |
| Muslim | 4,250 | 2.06% |
| Christian | 3,803 | 1.85% |
| Religion not stated | 713 | 0.35% |
| Jain | 43 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 22 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCheyyur Urban Population
The Urban population of Cheyyur Tehsil is 28.17 k (28,172), with 13.96 k (13,956) being males and 14.22 k (14,216) being females, making up 13.67% of the Cheyyur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Cheyyur Rural Population
The Rural population of Cheyyur Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,77,847), with 89.21 k (89,213) being males and 88.63 k (88,634) being females, making up 86.33% of the Cheyyur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Cheyyur Literacy Rate
Cheyyur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cheyyur Tehsil is 80.94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cheyyur Tehsil is 65.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cheyyur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.43%, while in the rural regions of Cheyyur Tehsil, it is around 72.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cheyyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.16 | 80.94 | 65.4 |
| Urban Area | 79.43 | 87.15 | 71.9 |
| Rural Area | 72.17 | 79.98 | 64.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cheyyur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.72 | 80.58 | 64.89 |
| Muslim | 84.8 | 91.59 | 77.93 |
| Christian | 80.23 | 86.02 | 74.73 |
| Religion not stated | 87.56 | 93.13 | 82.24 |
Cheyyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cheyyur Tehsil is 97.82 k (97,823) with 48.77 k (48,768) males and 49.06 k (49,055) females, which is 47.48% of Cheyyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Cheyyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cheyyur Tehsil is 2.23 k (2,227) with 1.11 k (1,107) males and 1.12 k (1,120) females, which is 1.08% of Cheyyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cheyyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 997 |
| Urban Area | 1019 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cheyyur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Muslim | 984 |
| Christian | 1041 |
| Religion not stated | 1026 |
Cheyyur Area & Households
The Total Area of Cheyyur Tehsil is 609.42 Square KM, with a population density of 338 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cheyyur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Cheyyur Tehsil are 117.The Total Number of households in Cheyyur Tehsil are 50.48 k(50,475).
Cheyyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cheyyur Tehsil, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,138) workers, making up nearly 48.61% of the Cheyyur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.43 k (60,431) are male workers, and about 39.71 k (39,707) are female workers.
Cheyyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,629) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,280) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,729) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,034) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,338) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,642) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,947) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,069) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,060) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,052) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,043) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,035) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,026) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cheyyur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.22 Lac (2,22,026), with a male population of 1.10 Lac (1,10,137) and a female population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,890). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Cheyyur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.