Denkanikottai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Denkanikottai Tehsil has a population of 3.47 Lac (3,47,474) with 1.79 Lac (1,78,989) males and 1.68 Lac (1,68,485) females.The sex ratio in Denkanikottai is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 40.43 k (40,429) which is 11.64% of Denkanikottai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Denkanikottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Krishnagiri District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Denkanikottai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Denkanikottai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.70 Lac (3,70,428), indicating a 6.61% increased from Denkanikottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.80 Lac.
Denkanikottai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Denkanikottai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.72 Lac (3,71,526), projecting a 6.92% increased from Denkanikottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.
Denkanikottai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Denkanikottai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.18 Lac (3,17,514), accounting for 91.38% of the Denkanikottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.64 Lac (1,63,674), and the Hindu female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,53,840).
Denkanikottai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Denkanikottai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.79 k (18,787), accounting for 5.41% of the Denkanikottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.71 k (9,706), and the Muslim female population is around 9.08 k (9,081).
Denkanikottai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,17,514 | 91.38% |
| Muslim | 18,787 | 5.41% |
| Christian | 9,079 | 2.61% |
| Religion not stated | 1,934 | 0.56% |
| Sikh | 70 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 38 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 37 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 15 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDenkanikottai Urban Population
The Urban population of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 37.57 k (37,573), with 19.01 k (19,009) being males and 18.56 k (18,564) being females, making up 10.81% of the Denkanikottai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Denkanikottai Rural Population
The Rural population of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 3.10 Lac (3,09,901), with 1.60 Lac (1,59,980) being males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,921) being females, making up 89.19% of the Denkanikottai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Denkanikottai Literacy Rate
Denkanikottai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 69.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 53.84 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Denkanikottai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.26%, while in the rural regions of Denkanikottai Tehsil, it is around 60.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Denkanikottai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.87 | 69.45 | 53.84 |
| Urban Area | 76.26 | 81.74 | 70.65 |
| Rural Area | 60.14 | 68 | 51.76 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Denkanikottai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.02 | 68.88 | 52.66 |
| Muslim | 72.46 | 76.61 | 68.06 |
| Christian | 71.11 | 75.52 | 66.68 |
| Religion not stated | 57.94 | 65.82 | 50.19 |
Denkanikottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Denkanikottai Tehsil is 50.06 k (50,058) with 25.70 k (25,698) males and 24.36 k (24,360) females, which is 14.41% of Denkanikottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Denkanikottai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Denkanikottai Tehsil is 11.59 k (11,591) with 5.98 k (5,975) males and 5.62 k (5,616) females, which is 3.34% of Denkanikottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Denkanikottai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 942 |
| Urban Area | 977 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Denkanikottai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 936 |
| Christian | 997 |
| Religion not stated | 994 |
Denkanikottai Area & Households
The Total Area of Denkanikottai Tehsil is 1,995.46 Square KM, with a population density of 174 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Denkanikottai Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Denkanikottai Tehsil are 118.The Total Number of households in Denkanikottai Tehsil are 79.27 k(79,272).
Denkanikottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Denkanikottai Tehsil, there are about 1.78 Lac (1,77,840) workers, making up nearly 51.18% of the Denkanikottai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.09 Lac (1,09,154) are male workers, and about 68.69 k (68,686) are female workers.
Denkanikottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,428) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.72 Lac (3,71,526) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,284) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.73 Lac (3,72,797) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,311) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,824) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,337) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,543) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,529) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,515) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,500) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,486) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,472) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Denkanikottai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.74 Lac (3,74,472), with a male population of 1.91 Lac (1,91,077) and a female population of 1.83 Lac (1,83,294). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Denkanikottai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.