Tambaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tambaram Tehsil has a population of 3.84 Lac (3,83,718) with 1.94 Lac (1,94,083) males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,635) females.The sex ratio in Tambaram is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tambaram Tehsil is 39.73 k (39,732) which is 10.35% of Tambaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tambaram Tehsil is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tambaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Tambaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tambaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.09 Lac (4,09,066), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tambaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.03 Lac.
Tambaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tambaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.10 Lac (4,10,279), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tambaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.04 Lac.
Tambaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Tambaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.19 Lac (3,18,807), accounting for 83.08% of the Tambaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.62 Lac (1,61,696), and the Hindu female population is around 1.57 Lac (1,57,111).
Tambaram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Tambaram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 42.17 k (42,165), accounting for 10.99% of the Tambaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 20.75 k (20,750), and the Christian female population is around 21.42 k (21,415).
Tambaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,18,807 | 83.08% |
| Christian | 42,165 | 10.99% |
| Muslim | 19,850 | 5.17% |
| Religion not stated | 1,514 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 901 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 240 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 159 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 82 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTambaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Tambaram Tehsil is 3.56 Lac (3,56,322), with 1.80 Lac (1,80,321) being males and 1.76 Lac (1,76,001) being females, making up 92.86% of the Tambaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Tambaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Tambaram Tehsil is 27.40 k (27,396), with 13.76 k (13,762) being males and 13.63 k (13,634) being females, making up 7.14% of the Tambaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Tambaram Literacy Rate
Tambaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 92.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tambaram Tehsil is 95.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tambaram Tehsil is 88.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tambaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.4%, while in the rural regions of Tambaram Tehsil, it is around 87.24%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tambaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92.03 | 95.18 | 88.82 |
| Urban Area | 92.4 | 95.45 | 89.27 |
| Rural Area | 87.24 | 91.48 | 82.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Tambaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 91.49 | 94.84 | 88.04 |
| Christian | 95.42 | 97.17 | 93.73 |
| Muslim | 93.3 | 96.18 | 90.27 |
| Religion not stated | 92.01 | 94.95 | 89.82 |
Tambaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tambaram Tehsil is 54.29 k (54,289) with 27.12 k (27,117) males and 27.17 k (27,172) females, which is 14.15% of Tambaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Tambaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tambaram Tehsil is 3.52 k (3,523) with 1.78 k (1,784) males and 1.74 k (1,739) females, which is 0.92% of Tambaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tambaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 |
| Urban Area | 977 |
| Rural Area | 991 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Tambaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Christian | 1033 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Religion not stated | 1267 |
Tambaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Tambaram Tehsil is 62.46 Square KM, with a population density of 6,143 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tambaram Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Tambaram Tehsil are 7.The Total Number of households in Tambaram Tehsil are 98.07 k(98,067).
Tambaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tambaram Tehsil, there are about 1.49 Lac (1,49,395) workers, making up nearly 38.93% of the Tambaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.14 Lac (1,13,787) are male workers, and about 35.61 k (35,608) are female workers.
Tambaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.09 Lac (4,09,066) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,279) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.11 Lac (4,11,116) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,683) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.12 Lac (4,12,250) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.13 Lac (4,12,816) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.13 Lac (4,13,383) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,611) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,595) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,579) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,563) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,547) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,532) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tambaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.14 Lac (4,13,532), with a male population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,191) and a female population of 2.06 Lac (2,06,302). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tambaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.