Mayiladuthurai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mayiladuthurai Tehsil has a population of 2.60 Lac (2,59,634) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,284) males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,350) females.The sex ratio in Mayiladuthurai is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 24.86 k (24,859) which is 9.57% of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mayiladuthurai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Mayiladuthurai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mayiladuthurai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,76,785), indicating a 6.61% increased from Mayiladuthurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.
Mayiladuthurai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mayiladuthurai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.78 Lac (2,77,606), projecting a 6.92% increased from Mayiladuthurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.
Mayiladuthurai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.37 Lac (2,36,930), accounting for 91.26% of the Mayiladuthurai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,17,571), and the Hindu female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,19,359).
Mayiladuthurai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.20 k (15,196), accounting for 5.85% of the Mayiladuthurai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.08 k (7,076), and the Muslim female population is around 8.12 k (8,120).
Mayiladuthurai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,36,930 | 91.26% |
| Muslim | 15,196 | 5.85% |
| Christian | 6,410 | 2.47% |
| Religion not stated | 556 | 0.21% |
| Jain | 409 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 45 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMayiladuthurai Urban Population
The Urban population of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 94.65 k (94,649), with 46.43 k (46,427) being males and 48.22 k (48,222) being females, making up 36.45% of the Mayiladuthurai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Mayiladuthurai Rural Population
The Rural population of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,64,985), with 81.86 k (81,857) being males and 83.13 k (83,128) being females, making up 63.55% of the Mayiladuthurai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Mayiladuthurai Literacy Rate
Mayiladuthurai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 91.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 81.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mayiladuthurai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.97%, while in the rural regions of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil, it is around 83.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mayiladuthurai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.01 | 91.15 | 81.01 |
| Urban Area | 90.97 | 94.61 | 87.49 |
| Rural Area | 83.14 | 89.16 | 77.23 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mayiladuthurai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.5 | 90.85 | 80.24 |
| Muslim | 92.15 | 95.15 | 89.59 |
| Christian | 92.7 | 95.73 | 89.95 |
| Religion not stated | 55.06 | 58.94 | 50.88 |
Mayiladuthurai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 76.04 k (76,037) with 37.98 k (37,978) males and 38.06 k (38,059) females, which is 29.29% of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Mayiladuthurai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 1.04 k (1,042) with 513 (513) males and 529 (529) females, which is 0.4% of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mayiladuthurai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1024 |
| Urban Area | 1039 |
| Rural Area | 1016 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mayiladuthurai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1016 |
| Muslim | 1148 |
| Christian | 1084 |
| Religion not stated | 965 |
Mayiladuthurai Area & Households
The Total Area of Mayiladuthurai Tehsil is 257.56 Square KM, with a population density of 1,008 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Mayiladuthurai Tehsil are 65.16 k(65,163).
Mayiladuthurai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mayiladuthurai Tehsil, there are about 1.03 Lac (1,03,089) workers, making up nearly 39.71% of the Mayiladuthurai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 73.59 k (73,592) are male workers, and about 29.50 k (29,497) are female workers.
Mayiladuthurai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,785) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.78 Lac (2,77,606) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.78 Lac (2,78,172) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.79 Lac (2,78,556) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.79 Lac (2,78,939) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,323) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,706) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,861) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,850) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,839) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,828) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,818) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,807) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mayiladuthurai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 Lac (2,79,807), with a male population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,948) and a female population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,895). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Mayiladuthurai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.