Nagapattinam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nagapattinam District has a population of 16.16 Lac (16,16,450) with 7.98 Lac (7,98,127) males and 8.18 Lac (8,18,323) females.The sex ratio in Nagapattinam is 1026, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nagapattinam District is 1.65 Lac (1,65,245) which is 10.22% of Nagapattinam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nagapattinam District is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nagapattinam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nagapattinam District current estimated population is projected to be 17.23 Lac (17,23,229), indicating a 6.61% increased from Nagapattinam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.76 Lac.

Nagapattinam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nagapattinam District estimated population is projected to be 17.28 Lac (17,28,339), projecting a 6.92% increased from Nagapattinam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.79 Lac.

Nagapattinam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nagapattinam District, with a total Hindu population of 14.35 Lac (14,35,072), accounting for 88.78% of the Nagapattinam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.12 Lac (7,11,990), and the Hindu female population is around 7.23 Lac (7,23,082).

Nagapattinam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nagapattinam District, with a total Muslim population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,617), accounting for 7.96% of the Nagapattinam District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 60.42 k (60,418), and the Muslim female population is around 68.20 k (68,199).

Nagapattinam Religion Wise Population

Nagapattinam Urban Population

The Urban population of Nagapattinam District is 3.65 Lac (3,64,624), with 1.79 Lac (1,78,758) being males and 1.86 Lac (1,85,866) being females, making up 22.56% of the Nagapattinam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Nagapattinam Rural Population

The Rural population of Nagapattinam District is 12.52 Lac (12,51,826), with 6.19 Lac (6,19,369) being males and 6.32 Lac (6,32,457) being females, making up 77.44% of the Nagapattinam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Nagapattinam Literacy Rate

Nagapattinam District has a literacy rate of 83.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nagapattinam District is 89.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nagapattinam District is 77.58 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nagapattinam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.03%, while in the rural regions of Nagapattinam District, it is around 82%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nagapattinam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.59	89.79	77.58
Urban Area	89.03	93.74	84.54
Rural Area	82	88.65	75.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nagapattinam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.78	89.24	76.46
Muslim	91.83	96.09	88.13
Christian	86.76	91.47	82.36
Religion not stated	74.7	81.16	68.58

Nagapattinam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nagapattinam District is 5.10 Lac (5,09,767) with 2.52 Lac (2,52,332) males and 2.57 Lac (2,57,435) females, which is 31.54% of Nagapattinam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Nagapattinam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nagapattinam District is 3.76 k (3,756) with 1.85 k (1,847) males and 1.91 k (1,909) females, which is 0.23% of Nagapattinam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nagapattinam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1026
Urban Area	1040
Rural Area	1022

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nagapattinam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1016
Muslim	1129
Christian	1062
Religion not stated	1039

Nagapattinam Area & Households

The Total Area of Nagapattinam District is 2,569 Square KM, with a population density of 629 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nagapattinam District are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Nagapattinam District are 491.The Total Number of households in Nagapattinam District are 4.14 Lac(4,13,837).

Nagapattinam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nagapattinam District, there are about 6.72 Lac (6,71,994) workers, making up nearly 41.57% of the Nagapattinam District total population. Out of these, around 4.61 Lac (4,61,174) are male workers, and about 2.11 Lac (2,10,820) are female workers.

Nagapattinam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036