Hosur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hosur Tehsil has a population of 5.40 Lac (5,39,663) with 2.77 Lac (2,77,136) males and 2.63 Lac (2,62,527) females.The sex ratio in Hosur is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hosur Tehsil is 66.01 k (66,010) which is 12.23% of Hosur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hosur Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hosur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Krishnagiri District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Hosur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hosur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.75 Lac (5,75,312), indicating a 6.61% increased from Hosur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.81 Lac.
Hosur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hosur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.77 Lac (5,77,018), projecting a 6.92% increased from Hosur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.82 Lac.
Hosur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hosur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.92 Lac (4,91,962), accounting for 91.16% of the Hosur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.53 Lac (2,52,968), and the Hindu female population is around 2.39 Lac (2,38,994).
Hosur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hosur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 32.28 k (32,284), accounting for 5.98% of the Hosur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.52 k (16,515), and the Muslim female population is around 15.77 k (15,769).
Hosur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,91,962 | 91.16% |
| Muslim | 32,284 | 5.98% |
| Christian | 14,032 | 2.6% |
| Religion not stated | 764 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 233 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 196 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 138 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 54 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHosur Urban Population
The Urban population of Hosur Tehsil is 2.30 Lac (2,29,528), with 1.18 Lac (1,17,994) being males and 1.12 Lac (1,11,534) being females, making up 42.53% of the Hosur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Hosur Rural Population
The Rural population of Hosur Tehsil is 3.10 Lac (3,10,135), with 1.59 Lac (1,59,142) being males and 1.51 Lac (1,50,993) being females, making up 57.47% of the Hosur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Hosur Literacy Rate
Hosur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.74% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hosur Tehsil is 81.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hosur Tehsil is 69.66 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hosur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.55%, while in the rural regions of Hosur Tehsil, it is around 67.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hosur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.74 | 81.5 | 69.66 |
| Urban Area | 87.55 | 91.17 | 83.71 |
| Rural Area | 67.1 | 74.4 | 59.41 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hosur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.18 | 81.21 | 68.78 |
| Muslim | 76.09 | 79.45 | 72.58 |
| Christian | 93.88 | 95.72 | 92.06 |
| Religion not stated | 83.17 | 89.34 | 78.14 |
Hosur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hosur Tehsil is 74.47 k (74,473) with 37.94 k (37,943) males and 36.53 k (36,530) females, which is 13.8% of Hosur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Hosur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hosur Tehsil is 3.10 k (3,098) with 1.60 k (1,601) males and 1.50 k (1,497) females, which is 0.57% of Hosur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hosur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 946 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hosur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Christian | 1008 |
| Religion not stated | 1241 |
Hosur Area & Households
The Total Area of Hosur Tehsil is 957.76 Square KM, with a population density of 563 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hosur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Hosur Tehsil are 168.The Total Number of households in Hosur Tehsil are 1.30 Lac(1,29,512).
Hosur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hosur Tehsil, there are about 2.31 Lac (2,31,448) workers, making up nearly 42.89% of the Hosur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.63 Lac (1,63,226) are male workers, and about 68.22 k (68,222) are female workers.
Hosur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.75 Lac (5,75,312) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.77 Lac (5,77,018) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.78 Lac (5,78,195) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.79 Lac (5,78,993) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.80 Lac (5,79,790) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.81 Lac (5,80,587) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.81 Lac (5,81,384) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,704) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,682) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,660) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,637) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,615) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,593) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hosur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.82 Lac (5,81,593), with a male population of 2.96 Lac (2,95,853) and a female population of 2.86 Lac (2,85,601). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Hosur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.