Kancheepuram Population in 2025
In 2025, Kancheepuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.32 Lac (5,32,162), indicating a 6.92% increased from Kancheepuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.67 Lac.
Kancheepuram Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kancheepuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.33 Lac (5,33,248), projecting a 7.14% increased from Kancheepuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.68 Lac.
Kancheepuram Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kancheepuram Tehsil has a population of 4.98 Lac (4,97,711) with 2.49 Lac (2,48,707) males and 2.49 Lac (2,49,004) females.The sex ratio in Kancheepuram is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 52.21 k (52,211) which is 10.49% of Kancheepuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kancheepuram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kancheepuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kancheepuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.74 Lac (4,73,966), accounting for 95.23% of the Kancheepuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.37 Lac (2,36,913), and the Hindu female population is around 2.37 Lac (2,37,053).
Kancheepuram Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kancheepuram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.82 k (14,819), accounting for 2.98% of the Kancheepuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.39 k (7,389), and the Muslim female population is around 7.43 k (7,430).
Kancheepuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,73,966 | 95.23% |
| Muslim | 14,819 | 2.98% |
| Christian | 7,239 | 1.45% |
| Jain | 1,113 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 327 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 127 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 72 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKancheepuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 2.75 Lac (2,75,085), with 1.37 Lac (1,37,154) being males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,931) being females, making up 55.27% of the Kancheepuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Kancheepuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 2.23 Lac (2,22,626), with 1.12 Lac (1,11,553) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,073) being females, making up 44.73% of the Kancheepuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Kancheepuram Literacy Rate
Kancheepuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 87.12 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 73.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kancheepuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.99%, while in the rural regions of Kancheepuram Tehsil, it is around 73.13%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kancheepuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.27 | 87.12 | 73.45 |
| Urban Area | 85.99 | 91.31 | 80.72 |
| Rural Area | 73.13 | 81.92 | 64.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kancheepuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.95 | 86.87 | 73.05 |
| Muslim | 84.67 | 91.08 | 78.4 |
| Christian | 89.88 | 93.51 | 86.39 |
| Jain | 95.24 | 97.67 | 92.73 |
Kancheepuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kancheepuram Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,04,853) with 52.05 k (52,054) males and 52.80 k (52,799) females, which is 21.07% of Kancheepuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Kancheepuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kancheepuram Tehsil is 5.08 k (5,083) with 2.52 k (2,520) males and 2.56 k (2,563) females, which is 1.02% of Kancheepuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kancheepuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1002 |
| Urban Area | 1006 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kancheepuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1001 |
| Muslim | 1006 |
| Christian | 1035 |
| Jain | 977 |
Kancheepuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Kancheepuram Tehsil is 636.22 Square KM, with a population density of 782 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kancheepuram Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Kancheepuram Tehsil are 166.The Total Number of households in Kancheepuram Tehsil are 1.25 Lac(1,24,877).
Kancheepuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kancheepuram Tehsil, there are about 2.15 Lac (2,14,736) workers, making up nearly 43.14% of the Kancheepuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.46 Lac (1,46,155) are male workers, and about 68.58 k (68,581) are female workers.
Kancheepuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.32 Lac (5,32,162) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.33 Lac (5,33,248) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.34 Lac (5,33,983) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.35 Lac (5,34,718) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.35 Lac (5,35,454) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,189) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,484) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,464) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,443) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,422) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,402) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,381) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kancheepuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.36 Lac (5,36,381), with a male population of 2.66 Lac (2,65,504) and a female population of 2.71 Lac (2,70,889). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kancheepuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.