Agastheeswaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Agastheeswaram Tehsil has a population of 5.52 Lac (5,52,175) with 2.72 Lac (2,72,393) males and 2.80 Lac (2,79,782) females.The sex ratio in Agastheeswaram is 1028, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 52.73 k (52,730) which is 9.55% of Agastheeswaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Agastheeswaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kanniyakumari District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Agastheeswaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Agastheeswaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.89 Lac (5,88,651), indicating a 6.61% increased from Agastheeswaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.99 Lac.
Agastheeswaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Agastheeswaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.90 Lac (5,90,396), projecting a 6.92% increased from Agastheeswaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.01 Lac.
Agastheeswaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Agastheeswaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.48 Lac (3,47,807), accounting for 62.99% of the Agastheeswaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.73 Lac (1,73,080), and the Hindu female population is around 1.75 Lac (1,74,727).
Agastheeswaram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Agastheeswaram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,206), accounting for 31.91% of the Agastheeswaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 85.92 k (85,920), and the Christian female population is around 90.29 k (90,286).
Agastheeswaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,47,807 | 62.99% |
| Christian | 1,76,206 | 31.91% |
| Muslim | 27,330 | 4.95% |
| Religion not stated | 637 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 89 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 57 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 48 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAgastheeswaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 4.46 Lac (4,46,416), with 2.20 Lac (2,19,888) being males and 2.27 Lac (2,26,528) being females, making up 80.85% of the Agastheeswaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Agastheeswaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,759), with 52.51 k (52,505) being males and 53.25 k (53,254) being females, making up 19.15% of the Agastheeswaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Agastheeswaram Literacy Rate
Agastheeswaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.66% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 95.32 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 92.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Agastheeswaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.99%, while in the rural regions of Agastheeswaram Tehsil, it is around 92.25%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Agastheeswaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.66 | 95.32 | 92.05 |
| Urban Area | 93.99 | 95.62 | 92.41 |
| Rural Area | 92.25 | 94.03 | 90.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Agastheeswaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 92.78 | 95.06 | 90.53 |
| Christian | 95.05 | 95.53 | 94.59 |
| Muslim | 95.96 | 97.4 | 94.68 |
| Religion not stated | 92.66 | 93.75 | 91.75 |
Agastheeswaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 30.51 k (30,512) with 15.05 k (15,051) males and 15.46 k (15,461) females, which is 5.53% of Agastheeswaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Agastheeswaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 966 (966) with 466 (466) males and 500 (500) females, which is 0.17% of Agastheeswaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1073 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Agastheeswaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1028 |
| Urban Area | 1031 |
| Rural Area | 1015 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Agastheeswaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Christian | 1051 |
| Muslim | 1103 |
| Religion not stated | 1160 |
Agastheeswaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Agastheeswaram Tehsil is 278.24 Square KM, with a population density of 1,985 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Agastheeswaram Tehsil are 21 and the Total Number of Villages in Agastheeswaram Tehsil are 20.The Total Number of households in Agastheeswaram Tehsil are 1.47 Lac(1,46,942).
Agastheeswaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Agastheeswaram Tehsil, there are about 1.95 Lac (1,95,077) workers, making up nearly 35.33% of the Agastheeswaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.52 Lac (1,52,154) are male workers, and about 42.92 k (42,923) are female workers.
Agastheeswaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.89 Lac (5,88,651) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.90 Lac (5,90,396) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.92 Lac (5,91,601) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.92 Lac (5,92,416) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.93 Lac (5,93,232) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.94 Lac (5,94,048) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.95 Lac (5,94,863) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,191) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,168) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,145) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,123) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,100) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,077) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Agastheeswaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.95 Lac (5,95,077), with a male population of 2.91 Lac (2,90,789) and a female population of 3.04 Lac (3,04,372). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Agastheeswaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.