Vedaranyam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vedaranyam Tehsil has a population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,065) with 1.07 Lac (1,07,217) males and 1.09 Lac (1,08,848) females.The sex ratio in Vedaranyam is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 19.84 k (19,835) which is 9.18% of Vedaranyam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Vedaranyam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Vedaranyam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vedaranyam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.30 Lac (2,30,338), indicating a 6.61% increased from Vedaranyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.
Vedaranyam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vedaranyam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,31,021), projecting a 6.92% increased from Vedaranyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.
Vedaranyam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Vedaranyam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.06 Lac (2,05,544), accounting for 95.13% of the Vedaranyam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,973), and the Hindu female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,03,571).
Vedaranyam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Vedaranyam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.02 k (7,017), accounting for 3.25% of the Vedaranyam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.46 k (3,461), and the Muslim female population is around 3.56 k (3,556).
Vedaranyam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,05,544 | 95.13% |
| Muslim | 7,017 | 3.25% |
| Christian | 1,842 | 0.85% |
| Religion not stated | 1,448 | 0.67% |
| Jain | 164 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 24 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVedaranyam Urban Population
The Urban population of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 47.06 k (47,064), with 22.84 k (22,842) being males and 24.22 k (24,222) being females, making up 21.78% of the Vedaranyam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1061 females for every 1000 males.
Vedaranyam Rural Population
The Rural population of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 1.69 Lac (1,69,001), with 84.38 k (84,375) being males and 84.63 k (84,626) being females, making up 78.22% of the Vedaranyam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Vedaranyam Literacy Rate
Vedaranyam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 90.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 75.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vedaranyam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.53%, while in the rural regions of Vedaranyam Tehsil, it is around 82.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vedaranyam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.05 | 90.44 | 75.82 |
| Urban Area | 85.53 | 92.15 | 79.36 |
| Rural Area | 82.36 | 89.98 | 74.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Vedaranyam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.87 | 90.29 | 75.62 |
| Muslim | 90.2 | 96.86 | 83.81 |
| Christian | 86.13 | 92.19 | 80.17 |
| Religion not stated | 70.28 | 79.72 | 60.69 |
Vedaranyam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vedaranyam Tehsil is 46.12 k (46,121) with 22.53 k (22,532) males and 23.59 k (23,589) females, which is 21.35% of Vedaranyam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1047 females for every 1000 males.
Vedaranyam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vedaranyam Tehsil is 115 (115) with 52 (52) males and 63 (63) females, which is 0.05% of Vedaranyam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1212 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vedaranyam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 1061 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Vedaranyam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1016 |
| Muslim | 1028 |
| Christian | 1003 |
| Religion not stated | 968 |
Vedaranyam Area & Households
The Total Area of Vedaranyam Tehsil is 667.46 Square KM, with a population density of 324 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vedaranyam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Vedaranyam Tehsil are 51.The Total Number of households in Vedaranyam Tehsil are 59.59 k(59,588).
Vedaranyam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vedaranyam Tehsil, there are about 93.38 k (93,377) workers, making up nearly 43.22% of the Vedaranyam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.52 k (63,523) are male workers, and about 29.85 k (29,854) are female workers.
Vedaranyam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,338) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,021) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,493) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,812) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,131) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,450) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,769) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,897) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,888) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,880) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,871) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,862) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,853) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vedaranyam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.33 Lac (2,32,853), with a male population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,458) and a female population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,415). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Vedaranyam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.