Madurai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Madurai District has a population of 30.38 Lac (30,38,252) with 15.26 Lac (15,26,475) males and 15.12 Lac (15,11,777) females.The sex ratio in Madurai is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Madurai District is 3.14 Lac (3,13,978) which is 10.33% of Madurai District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Madurai District is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Madurai District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.

Madurai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Madurai District current estimated population is projected to be 32.39 Lac (32,38,952), indicating a 6.61% increased from Madurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.18 Lac.

Madurai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Madurai District estimated population is projected to be 32.49 Lac (32,48,557), projecting a 6.92% increased from Madurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.24 Lac.

Madurai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Madurai District, with a total Hindu population of 27.61 Lac (27,60,502), accounting for 90.86% of the Madurai District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.89 Lac (13,88,684), and the Hindu female population is around 13.72 Lac (13,71,818).

Madurai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Madurai District, with a total Muslim population of 1.69 Lac (1,68,881), accounting for 5.56% of the Madurai District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 84.90 k (84,900), and the Muslim female population is around 83.98 k (83,981).

Madurai Religion Wise Population

Madurai Urban Population

The Urban population of Madurai District is 18.47 Lac (18,46,801), with 9.25 Lac (9,25,228) being males and 9.22 Lac (9,21,573) being females, making up 60.78% of the Madurai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Madurai Rural Population

The Rural population of Madurai District is 11.91 Lac (11,91,451), with 6.01 Lac (6,01,247) being males and 5.90 Lac (5,90,204) being females, making up 39.22% of the Madurai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Madurai Literacy Rate

Madurai District has a literacy rate of 83.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Madurai District is 89.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Madurai District is 77.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Madurai District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.41%, while in the rural regions of Madurai District, it is around 74.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Madurai

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.45	89.72	77.16
Urban Area	89.41	93.67	85.15
Rural Area	74.14	83.59	64.59

Literacy Rate by Religion in Madurai

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.62	89.17	76.03
Muslim	90.19	94.66	85.69
Christian	94.86	96.78	93.07
Religion not stated	85.83	91.78	81.04

Madurai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Madurai District is 4.09 Lac (4,08,976) with 2.05 Lac (2,05,098) males and 2.04 Lac (2,03,878) females, which is 13.46% of Madurai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Madurai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Madurai District is 11.10 k (11,096) with 5.62 k (5,622) males and 5.47 k (5,474) females, which is 0.37% of Madurai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Madurai

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	991
Urban Area	997
Rural Area	982

Sex Ratio by Religion in Madurai

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	988
Muslim	990
Christian	1053
Religion not stated	1178

Madurai Area & Households

The Total Area of Madurai District is 3,710 Square KM, with a population density of 819 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Madurai District are 39 and the Total Number of Villages in Madurai District are 570.The Total Number of households in Madurai District are 7.95 Lac(7,94,887).

Madurai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Madurai District, there are about 13.55 Lac (13,54,632) workers, making up nearly 44.59% of the Madurai District total population. Out of these, around 9.03 Lac (9,02,704) are male workers, and about 4.52 Lac (4,51,928) are female workers.

Madurai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Madurai Census Frequently Asked Questions