Tirukalukundram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tirukalukundram Tehsil has a population of 1.97 Lac (1,96,897) with 99.40 k (99,401) males and 97.50 k (97,496) females.The sex ratio in Tirukalukundram is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 21.22 k (21,220) which is 10.78% of Tirukalukundram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tirukalukundram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

1.97 Lac

Toatl Population

99.40 k

Male Population

97.50 k

Female Population

Tirukalukundram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tirukalukundram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,904), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tirukalukundram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Tirukalukundram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tirukalukundram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.11 Lac (2,10,526), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tirukalukundram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.

Tirukalukundram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tirukalukundram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.83 Lac (1,83,355), accounting for 93.12% of the Tirukalukundram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 92.71 k (92,708), and the Hindu female population is around 90.65 k (90,647).

Tirukalukundram Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tirukalukundram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.58 k (7,582), accounting for 3.85% of the Tirukalukundram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.78 k (3,778), and the Muslim female population is around 3.80 k (3,804).

Tirukalukundram Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,83,35593.12%
Muslim7,5823.85%
Christian5,2802.68%
Religion not stated4320.22%
Jain1370.07%
Buddhist530.03%
Sikh450.02%
Other religions and persuasions130.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tirukalukundram Urban Population

The Urban population of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 65.71 k (65,714), with 33.22 k (33,222) being males and 32.49 k (32,492) being females, making up 33.37% of the Tirukalukundram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Tirukalukundram Rural Population

The Rural population of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,31,183), with 66.18 k (66,179) being males and 65.00 k (65,004) being females, making up 66.63% of the Tirukalukundram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Tirukalukundram Literacy Rate

Tirukalukundram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 71.24 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tirukalukundram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.8%, while in the rural regions of Tirukalukundram Tehsil, it is around 74.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tirukalukundram

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.69 86 71.24
Urban Area 86.8 92.45 81.01
Rural Area 74.62 82.75 66.37

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tirukalukundram

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.09 85.58 70.43
Muslim 85.13 90.85 79.48
Christian 89.57 93.62 85.67
Religion not stated 84.79 87.65 82.38

Tirukalukundram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 54.46 k (54,457) with 27.64 k (27,638) males and 26.82 k (26,819) females, which is 27.66% of Tirukalukundram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Tirukalukundram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 4.12 k (4,119) with 2.02 k (2,023) males and 2.10 k (2,096) females, which is 2.09% of Tirukalukundram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tirukalukundram

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 981
Urban Area 979
Rural Area 983

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tirukalukundram

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 978
Muslim 1007
Christian 1048
Religion not stated 1098

Tirukalukundram Area & Households

The Total Area of Tirukalukundram Tehsil is 358.69 Square KM, with a population density of 549 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tirukalukundram Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Tirukalukundram Tehsil are 101.The Total Number of households in Tirukalukundram Tehsil are 49.60 k(49,599).

Tirukalukundram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tirukalukundram Tehsil, there are about 86.53 k (86,532) workers, making up nearly 43.95% of the Tirukalukundram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 59.47 k (59,472) are male workers, and about 27.06 k (27,060) are female workers.

Tirukalukundram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.10 Lac (2,09,904) 6.61%
2025 2.11 Lac (2,10,526) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.11 Lac (2,10,956) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.11 Lac (2,11,247) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.12 Lac (2,11,538) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.12 Lac (2,11,828) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.12 Lac (2,12,119) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.12 Lac (2,12,236) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.12 Lac (2,12,228) 7.79%
2033 2.12 Lac (2,12,220) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.12 Lac (2,12,212) 7.78%
2035 2.12 Lac (2,12,204) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.12 Lac (2,12,195) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Tirukalukundram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.12 Lac (2,12,195), with a male population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,114) and a female population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,065). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tirukalukundram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Tirukalukundram Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tirukalukundram is 1.97 Lac (1,96,897).

The estimated population of Tirukalukundram in 2024 is approximately 2.10 Lac (2,09,904).

Hindu constitute 93.12% of Tirukalukundram population, amounting to approximately 1.83 Lac (1,83,355) people.

Muslim constitute 3.85% of Tirukalukundram population, totaling around 7.58 k (7,582) people.

Hindu: 93.12%, Muslim: 3.85%, Christian: 2.68%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Jain: 0.07%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tirukalukundram is 54.46 k (27.66%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.12 k (2.09%).

In Tirukalukundram, 65.71 k (33.37%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.31 Lac (66.63%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tirukalukundram is 78.69%, with male literacy at 86% and female literacy at 71.24%.

The sex ratio in Tirukalukundram is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Tirukalukundram population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.