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.
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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
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,35,072 | 88.78% |
| Muslim | 1,28,617 | 7.96% |
| Christian | 47,579 | 2.94% |
| Religion not stated | 3,475 | 0.21% |
| Jain | 963 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 450 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 184 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 110 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNagapattinam 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
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.23 Lac (17,23,229) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 17.28 Lac (17,28,339) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 17.32 Lac (17,31,865) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 17.34 Lac (17,34,253) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 17.37 Lac (17,36,640) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 17.39 Lac (17,39,028) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 17.41 Lac (17,41,416) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 17.42 Lac (17,42,375) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 17.42 Lac (17,42,309) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 17.42 Lac (17,42,242) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 17.42 Lac (17,42,175) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 17.42 Lac (17,42,108) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 17.42 Lac (17,42,041) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nagapattinam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.42 Lac (17,42,041), with a male population of 8.52 Lac (8,52,028) and a female population of 8.90 Lac (8,90,246). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Nagapattinam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.