Sholinganallur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sholinganallur Tehsil has a population of 5.63 Lac (5,63,342) with 2.85 Lac (2,85,167) males and 2.78 Lac (2,78,175) females.The sex ratio in Sholinganallur is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 64.67 k (64,665) which is 11.48% of Sholinganallur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sholinganallur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sholinganallur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sholinganallur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.01 Lac (6,00,555), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sholinganallur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.98 Lac.
Sholinganallur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sholinganallur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.02 Lac (6,02,336), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sholinganallur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.99 Lac.
Sholinganallur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sholinganallur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.80 Lac (4,80,291), accounting for 85.26% of the Sholinganallur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.44 Lac (2,44,028), and the Hindu female population is around 2.36 Lac (2,36,263).
Sholinganallur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sholinganallur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 50.50 k (50,501), accounting for 8.96% of the Sholinganallur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 25.16 k (25,157), and the Christian female population is around 25.34 k (25,344).
Sholinganallur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,80,291 | 85.26% |
| Christian | 50,501 | 8.96% |
| Muslim | 25,070 | 4.45% |
| Religion not stated | 6,545 | 1.16% |
| Jain | 383 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 237 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 196 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 119 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSholinganallur Urban Population
The Urban population of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 4.93 Lac (4,92,901), with 2.49 Lac (2,49,448) being males and 2.43 Lac (2,43,453) being females, making up 87.5% of the Sholinganallur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Sholinganallur Rural Population
The Rural population of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 70.44 k (70,441), with 35.72 k (35,719) being males and 34.72 k (34,722) being females, making up 12.5% of the Sholinganallur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sholinganallur Literacy Rate
Sholinganallur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 92.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 84.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sholinganallur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.92%, while in the rural regions of Sholinganallur Tehsil, it is around 85.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sholinganallur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.44 | 92.46 | 84.33 |
| Urban Area | 88.92 | 92.82 | 84.93 |
| Rural Area | 85.1 | 89.95 | 80.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sholinganallur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.96 | 92.14 | 83.65 |
| Christian | 92.33 | 94.78 | 89.92 |
| Muslim | 89.73 | 93.42 | 85.91 |
| Religion not stated | 87.86 | 94.51 | 83.69 |
Sholinganallur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sholinganallur Tehsil is 74.53 k (74,531) with 37.55 k (37,549) males and 36.98 k (36,982) females, which is 13.23% of Sholinganallur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sholinganallur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sholinganallur Tehsil is 2.26 k (2,258) with 1.12 k (1,118) males and 1.14 k (1,140) females, which is 0.4% of Sholinganallur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sholinganallur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 976 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sholinganallur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 969 |
| Christian | 1008 |
| Muslim | 963 |
| Religion not stated | 1426 |
Sholinganallur Area & Households
The Total Area of Sholinganallur Tehsil is 116.2 Square KM, with a population density of 4,848 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sholinganallur Tehsil are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Sholinganallur Tehsil are 6.The Total Number of households in Sholinganallur Tehsil are 1.44 Lac(1,43,615).
Sholinganallur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sholinganallur Tehsil, there are about 2.27 Lac (2,27,387) workers, making up nearly 40.36% of the Sholinganallur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.67 Lac (1,66,936) are male workers, and about 60.45 k (60,451) are female workers.
Sholinganallur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.01 Lac (6,00,555) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.02 Lac (6,02,336) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.04 Lac (6,03,565) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.04 Lac (6,04,397) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.05 Lac (6,05,229) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.06 Lac (6,06,062) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.07 Lac (6,06,894) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,228) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,205) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,181) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,158) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,135) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,111) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sholinganallur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.07 Lac (6,07,111), with a male population of 3.04 Lac (3,04,426) and a female population of 3.03 Lac (3,02,624). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sholinganallur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.