Namakkal Population in 2026
In 2026, Namakkal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.80 Lac (5,80,151), indicating a 7.14% increased from Namakkal's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.89 Lac.
Namakkal Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Namakkal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.81 Lac (5,80,951), projecting a 7.29% increased from Namakkal's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.90 Lac.
Namakkal Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Namakkal Tehsil has a population of 5.41 Lac (5,41,488) with 2.73 Lac (2,72,644) males and 2.69 Lac (2,68,844) females.The sex ratio in Namakkal is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Namakkal Tehsil is 49.09 k (49,086) which is 9.07% of Namakkal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Namakkal Tehsil is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Namakkal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Namakkal District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Namakkal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Namakkal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.23 Lac (5,23,330), accounting for 96.65% of the Namakkal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.63 Lac (2,63,371), and the Hindu female population is around 2.60 Lac (2,59,959).
Namakkal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Namakkal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.54 k (12,536), accounting for 2.32% of the Namakkal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.29 k (6,293), and the Muslim female population is around 6.24 k (6,243).
Namakkal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,23,330 | 96.65% |
| Muslim | 12,536 | 2.32% |
| Christian | 4,994 | 0.92% |
| Religion not stated | 511 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 37 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 20 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNamakkal Urban Population
The Urban population of Namakkal Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,62,478), with 81.01 k (81,006) being males and 81.47 k (81,472) being females, making up 30.01% of the Namakkal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Namakkal Rural Population
The Rural population of Namakkal Tehsil is 3.79 Lac (3,79,010), with 1.92 Lac (1,91,638) being males and 1.87 Lac (1,87,372) being females, making up 69.99% of the Namakkal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Namakkal Literacy Rate
Namakkal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Namakkal Tehsil is 84.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Namakkal Tehsil is 68.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Namakkal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.21%, while in the rural regions of Namakkal Tehsil, it is around 72.57%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Namakkal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.37 | 84.19 | 68.5 |
| Urban Area | 85.21 | 90.96 | 79.54 |
| Rural Area | 72.57 | 81.33 | 63.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Namakkal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.91 | 83.84 | 67.94 |
| Muslim | 89.46 | 94.09 | 84.87 |
| Christian | 91.09 | 94.85 | 86.85 |
| Religion not stated | 86.2 | 94.23 | 74.73 |
Namakkal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Namakkal Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,26,125) with 63.23 k (63,234) males and 62.89 k (62,891) females, which is 23.29% of Namakkal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Namakkal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Namakkal Tehsil is 28.07 k (28,073) with 14.40 k (14,399) males and 13.67 k (13,674) females, which is 5.18% of Namakkal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Namakkal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 |
| Urban Area | 1006 |
| Rural Area | 978 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Namakkal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 988 |
| Muslim | 993 |
| Christian | 899 |
| Religion not stated | 733 |
Namakkal Area & Households
The Total Area of Namakkal Tehsil is 1,249.72 Square KM, with a population density of 433 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Namakkal Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Namakkal Tehsil are 118.The Total Number of households in Namakkal Tehsil are 1.48 Lac(1,48,468).
Namakkal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Namakkal Tehsil, there are about 2.74 Lac (2,73,681) workers, making up nearly 50.54% of the Namakkal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.63 Lac (1,63,436) are male workers, and about 1.10 Lac (1,10,245) are female workers.
Namakkal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.80 Lac (5,80,151) | 7.14% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.81 Lac (5,80,951) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.82 Lac (5,81,750) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.83 Lac (5,82,550) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.83 Lac (5,83,350) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,672) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,649) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,627) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,604) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,582) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,559) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Namakkal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.84 Lac (5,83,559), with a male population of 2.91 Lac (2,91,057) and a female population of 2.92 Lac (2,92,473). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Namakkal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.06%.