Kilvelur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kilvelur Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,474) with 68.30 k (68,298) males and 70.18 k (70,176) females.The sex ratio in Kilvelur is 1028, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kilvelur Tehsil is 14.31 k (14,313) which is 10.34% of Kilvelur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kilvelur Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kilvelur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kilvelur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kilvelur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,47,622), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kilvelur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 72.51 k, and the estimated female population is 75.12 k.
Kilvelur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kilvelur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,48,059), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kilvelur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.69 k, and the estimated female population is 75.38 k.
Kilvelur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kilvelur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,431), accounting for 89.86% of the Kilvelur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 61.60 k (61,600), and the Hindu female population is around 62.83 k (62,831).
Kilvelur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kilvelur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.27 k (7,266), accounting for 5.25% of the Kilvelur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.47 k (3,469), and the Muslim female population is around 3.80 k (3,797).
Kilvelur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,24,431 | 89.86% |
| Muslim | 7,266 | 5.25% |
| Christian | 6,408 | 4.63% |
| Religion not stated | 348 | 0.25% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKilvelur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kilvelur Tehsil is 19.38 k (19,380), with 9.35 k (9,347) being males and 10.03 k (10,033) being females, making up 14% of the Kilvelur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1074 females for every 1000 males.
Kilvelur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kilvelur Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,19,094), with 58.95 k (58,951) being males and 60.14 k (60,143) being females, making up 86% of the Kilvelur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Kilvelur Literacy Rate
Kilvelur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kilvelur Tehsil is 90.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kilvelur Tehsil is 77.22 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kilvelur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.06%, while in the rural regions of Kilvelur Tehsil, it is around 83.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kilvelur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.72 | 90.45 | 77.22 |
| Urban Area | 87.06 | 92.18 | 82.37 |
| Rural Area | 83.17 | 90.18 | 76.36 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kilvelur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.01 | 89.98 | 76.22 |
| Muslim | 90.69 | 95.75 | 86.16 |
| Christian | 89.88 | 93.87 | 86.36 |
| Religion not stated | 81.73 | 94.12 | 68.92 |
Kilvelur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kilvelur Tehsil is 55.87 k (55,874) with 27.57 k (27,565) males and 28.31 k (28,309) females, which is 40.35% of Kilvelur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Kilvelur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kilvelur Tehsil is 323 (323) with 152 (152) males and 171 (171) females, which is 0.23% of Kilvelur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1125 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kilvelur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1028 |
| Urban Area | 1074 |
| Rural Area | 1021 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kilvelur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1020 |
| Muslim | 1095 |
| Christian | 1110 |
| Religion not stated | 923 |
Kilvelur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kilvelur Tehsil is 279.39 Square KM, with a population density of 496 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kilvelur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kilvelur Tehsil are 53.The Total Number of households in Kilvelur Tehsil are 36.87 k(36,871).
Kilvelur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kilvelur Tehsil, there are about 63.54 k (63,537) workers, making up nearly 45.88% of the Kilvelur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.70 k (39,698) are male workers, and about 23.84 k (23,839) are female workers.
Kilvelur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,622) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,059) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,362) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,566) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,771) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,975) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,180) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,262) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,256) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,250) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,245) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,239) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,233) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kilvelur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.49 Lac (1,49,233), with a male population of 72.91 k (72,911) and a female population of 76.34 k (76,344). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kilvelur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.