Madurai South Population

As per the 2011 Census, Madurai South Tehsil has a population of 13.92 Lac (13,91,980) with 6.98 Lac (6,97,680) males and 6.94 Lac (6,94,300) females.The sex ratio in Madurai South is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Madurai South Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,41,119) which is 10.14% of Madurai South Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Madurai South Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Madurai South Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Madurai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

Madurai South Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Madurai South Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 14.84 Lac (14,83,931), indicating a 6.61% increased from Madurai South's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.43 Lac.

Madurai South Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Madurai South Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 14.88 Lac (14,88,332), projecting a 6.92% increased from Madurai South's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.46 Lac.

Madurai South Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Madurai South Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 12.20 Lac (12,20,131), accounting for 87.65% of the Madurai South Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.13 Lac (6,12,769), and the Hindu female population is around 6.07 Lac (6,07,362).

Madurai South Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Madurai South Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,206), accounting for 7.34% of the Madurai South Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 51.20 k (51,200), and the Muslim female population is around 51.01 k (51,006).

Madurai South Religion Wise Population

Madurai South Urban Population

The Urban population of Madurai South Tehsil is 12.95 Lac (12,94,590), with 6.48 Lac (6,48,324) being males and 6.46 Lac (6,46,266) being females, making up 93% of the Madurai South total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Madurai South Rural Population

The Rural population of Madurai South Tehsil is 97.39 k (97,390), with 49.36 k (49,356) being males and 48.03 k (48,034) being females, making up 7% of the Madurai South total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Madurai South Literacy Rate

Madurai South Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Madurai South Tehsil is 93.52 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Madurai South Tehsil is 84.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Madurai South Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.21%, while in the rural regions of Madurai South Tehsil, it is around 74.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Madurai South

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	89.14	93.52	84.76
Urban Area	90.21	94.27	86.16
Rural Area	74.62	83.48	65.53

Literacy Rate by Religion in Madurai South

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	88.63	93.2	84.04
Muslim	91.4	95.25	87.56
Christian	95.14	96.89	93.52
Religion not stated	88.48	92.34	85.45

Madurai South Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Madurai South Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,641) with 52.75 k (52,745) males and 52.90 k (52,896) females, which is 7.59% of Madurai South Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Madurai South Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Madurai South Tehsil is 5.31 k (5,307) with 2.64 k (2,638) males and 2.67 k (2,669) females, which is 0.38% of Madurai South Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Madurai South

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	996
Urban Area	997
Rural Area	974

Sex Ratio by Religion in Madurai South

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	992
Muslim	997
Christian	1065
Religion not stated	1184

Madurai South Area & Households

The Total Area of Madurai South Tehsil is 306.16 Square KM, with a population density of 4,547 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Madurai South Tehsil are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Madurai South Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Madurai South Tehsil are 3.64 Lac(3,64,024).

Madurai South Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Madurai South Tehsil, there are about 5.52 Lac (5,52,460) workers, making up nearly 39.69% of the Madurai South Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.12 Lac (4,11,808) are male workers, and about 1.41 Lac (1,40,652) are female workers.

Madurai South - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Madurai South Census Frequently Asked Questions