Tharangambadi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tharangambadi Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,059) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,483) males and 1.06 Lac (1,05,576) females.The sex ratio in Tharangambadi is 1041, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 21.67 k (21,666) which is 10.46% of Tharangambadi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tharangambadi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

Tharangambadi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tharangambadi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.21 Lac (2,20,737), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tharangambadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Tharangambadi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tharangambadi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.21 Lac (2,21,392), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tharangambadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Tharangambadi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tharangambadi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,628), accounting for 84.82% of the Tharangambadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.89 k (86,886), and the Hindu female population is around 88.74 k (88,742).

Tharangambadi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tharangambadi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 20.04 k (20,037), accounting for 9.68% of the Tharangambadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.15 k (9,152), and the Muslim female population is around 10.89 k (10,885).

Tharangambadi Religion Wise Population

Tharangambadi Urban Population

The Urban population of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 23.19 k (23,191), with 11.06 k (11,061) being males and 12.13 k (12,130) being females, making up 11.2% of the Tharangambadi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1097 females for every 1000 males.

Tharangambadi Rural Population

The Rural population of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 1.84 Lac (1,83,868), with 90.42 k (90,422) being males and 93.45 k (93,446) being females, making up 88.8% of the Tharangambadi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1034 females for every 1000 males.

Tharangambadi Literacy Rate

Tharangambadi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 89.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 77.89 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tharangambadi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.87%, while in the rural regions of Tharangambadi Tehsil, it is around 83.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tharangambadi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.57	89.54	77.89
Urban Area	87.87	92.98	83.27
Rural Area	83.04	89.13	77.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tharangambadi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.58	88.88	76.44
Muslim	92.51	96.04	89.64
Christian	83.47	89.58	77.89
Religion not stated	88.7	87.9	89.27

Tharangambadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tharangambadi Tehsil is 64.29 k (64,286) with 31.57 k (31,572) males and 32.71 k (32,714) females, which is 31.05% of Tharangambadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Tharangambadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tharangambadi Tehsil is 68 (68) with 40 (40) males and 28 (28) females, which is 0.03% of Tharangambadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 700 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tharangambadi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1041
Urban Area	1097
Rural Area	1034

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tharangambadi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1022
Muslim	1190
Christian	1091
Religion not stated	1372

Tharangambadi Area & Households

The Total Area of Tharangambadi Tehsil is 281.58 Square KM, with a population density of 735 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tharangambadi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Tharangambadi Tehsil are 67.The Total Number of households in Tharangambadi Tehsil are 51.61 k(51,611).

Tharangambadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tharangambadi Tehsil, there are about 85.73 k (85,728) workers, making up nearly 41.4% of the Tharangambadi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 59.10 k (59,101) are male workers, and about 26.63 k (26,627) are female workers.

Tharangambadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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