Nagapattinam Population in 2025
In 2025, Nagapattinam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,02,358), indicating a 6.92% increased from Nagapattinam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Nagapattinam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nagapattinam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.03 Lac (3,02,975), projecting a 7.14% increased from Nagapattinam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.54 Lac.
Nagapattinam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nagapattinam Tehsil has a population of 2.83 Lac (2,82,784) with 1.40 Lac (1,39,917) males and 1.43 Lac (1,42,867) females.The sex ratio in Nagapattinam is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 31.55 k (31,553) which is 11.16% of Nagapattinam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nagapattinam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nagapattinam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nagapattinam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.27 Lac (2,26,864), accounting for 80.23% of the Nagapattinam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,753), and the Hindu female population is around 1.14 Lac (1,14,111).
Nagapattinam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nagapattinam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 47.27 k (47,271), accounting for 16.72% of the Nagapattinam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 22.97 k (22,965), and the Muslim female population is around 24.31 k (24,306).
Nagapattinam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,26,864 | 80.23% |
| Muslim | 47,271 | 16.72% |
| Christian | 8,194 | 2.9% |
| Religion not stated | 346 | 0.12% |
| Jain | 42 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 32 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 29 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNagapattinam Urban Population
The Urban population of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,612), with 59.97 k (59,973) being males and 61.64 k (61,639) being females, making up 43.01% of the Nagapattinam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Nagapattinam Rural Population
The Rural population of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 1.61 Lac (1,61,172), with 79.94 k (79,944) being males and 81.23 k (81,228) being females, making up 56.99% of the Nagapattinam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Nagapattinam Literacy Rate
Nagapattinam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 91.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 79.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nagapattinam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.08%, while in the rural regions of Nagapattinam Tehsil, it is around 83.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nagapattinam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.63 | 91.48 | 79.96 |
| Urban Area | 89.08 | 93.78 | 84.54 |
| Rural Area | 83.05 | 89.76 | 76.5 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nagapattinam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.27 | 90.47 | 78.18 |
| Muslim | 91.67 | 96.27 | 87.39 |
| Christian | 89.24 | 92.98 | 85.78 |
| Religion not stated | 87.21 | 94.29 | 80.89 |
Nagapattinam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nagapattinam Tehsil is 79.10 k (79,095) with 39.03 k (39,026) males and 40.07 k (40,069) females, which is 27.97% of Nagapattinam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Nagapattinam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nagapattinam Tehsil is 1.15 k (1,154) with 561 (561) males and 593 (593) females, which is 0.41% of Nagapattinam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1058 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nagapattinam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1022 |
| Urban Area | 1028 |
| Rural Area | 1017 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nagapattinam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1013 |
| Muslim | 1059 |
| Christian | 1064 |
| Religion not stated | 1136 |
Nagapattinam Area & Households
The Total Area of Nagapattinam Tehsil is 308 Square KM, with a population density of 918 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nagapattinam Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Nagapattinam Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Nagapattinam Tehsil are 70.68 k(70,683).
Nagapattinam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nagapattinam Tehsil, there are about 1.10 Lac (1,10,203) workers, making up nearly 38.97% of the Nagapattinam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 78.99 k (78,993) are male workers, and about 31.21 k (31,210) are female workers.
Nagapattinam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,358) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.03 Lac (3,02,975) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,393) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.04 Lac (3,03,811) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,228) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,646) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,814) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,802) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,791) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,779) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,767) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,755) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nagapattinam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.05 Lac (3,04,755), with a male population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,367) and a female population of 1.55 Lac (1,55,424). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Nagapattinam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.