Thovala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thovala Tehsil has a population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,926) with 60.06 k (60,056) males and 60.87 k (60,870) females.The sex ratio in Thovala is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thovala Tehsil is 11.38 k (11,380) which is 9.41% of Thovala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thovala Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thovala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kanniyakumari District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Thovala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thovala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.29 Lac (1,28,915), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thovala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 63.76 k, and the estimated female population is 65.16 k.
Thovala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thovala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.29 Lac (1,29,297), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thovala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 63.92 k, and the estimated female population is 65.38 k.
Thovala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thovala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 74.73 k (74,733), accounting for 61.8% of the Thovala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.18 k (37,183), and the Hindu female population is around 37.55 k (37,550).
Thovala Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Thovala Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 38.34 k (38,344), accounting for 31.71% of the Thovala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 18.99 k (18,987), and the Christian female population is around 19.36 k (19,357).
Thovala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74,733 | 61.8% |
| Christian | 38,344 | 31.71% |
| Muslim | 7,480 | 6.19% |
| Religion not stated | 340 | 0.28% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThovala Urban Population
The Urban population of Thovala Tehsil is 70.43 k (70,430), with 34.96 k (34,957) being males and 35.47 k (35,473) being females, making up 58.24% of the Thovala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Thovala Rural Population
The Rural population of Thovala Tehsil is 50.50 k (50,496), with 25.10 k (25,099) being males and 25.40 k (25,397) being females, making up 41.76% of the Thovala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Thovala Literacy Rate
Thovala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 90.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thovala Tehsil is 93.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thovala Tehsil is 87.59 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thovala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.22%, while in the rural regions of Thovala Tehsil, it is around 90.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thovala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90.27 | 93.01 | 87.59 |
| Urban Area | 90.22 | 92.97 | 87.51 |
| Rural Area | 90.35 | 93.05 | 87.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thovala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.83 | 93 | 86.7 |
| Christian | 90.27 | 92.45 | 88.17 |
| Muslim | 94.84 | 96.02 | 93.71 |
| Religion not stated | 89.63 | 94.35 | 85.62 |
Thovala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thovala Tehsil is 13.41 k (13,413) with 6.69 k (6,690) males and 6.72 k (6,723) females, which is 11.09% of Thovala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Thovala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thovala Tehsil is 389 (389) with 198 (198) males and 191 (191) females, which is 0.32% of Thovala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thovala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 1015 |
| Rural Area | 1012 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thovala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Christian | 1020 |
| Muslim | 1016 |
| Religion not stated | 1166 |
Thovala Area & Households
The Total Area of Thovala Tehsil is 377.74 Square KM, with a population density of 320 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thovala Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Thovala Tehsil are 18.The Total Number of households in Thovala Tehsil are 33.15 k(33,151).
Thovala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thovala Tehsil, there are about 47.33 k (47,333) workers, making up nearly 39.14% of the Thovala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.82 k (34,824) are male workers, and about 12.51 k (12,509) are female workers.
Thovala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,915) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.29 Lac (1,29,297) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,561) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,739) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,918) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,096) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,275) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,347) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,342) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,337) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,332) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,327) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,322) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thovala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.30 Lac (1,30,322), with a male population of 64.11 k (64,112) and a female population of 66.22 k (66,220). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thovala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.