Rasipuram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rasipuram Tehsil has a population of 3.41 Lac (3,40,515) with 1.73 Lac (1,73,456) males and 1.67 Lac (1,67,059) females.The sex ratio in Rasipuram is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rasipuram Tehsil is 29.50 k (29,499) which is 8.66% of Rasipuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rasipuram Tehsil is 889 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.41 Lac

Toatl Population

1.73 Lac

Male Population

1.67 Lac

Female Population

Rasipuram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rasipuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.63 Lac (3,63,009), indicating a 6.61% increased from Rasipuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.79 Lac.

Rasipuram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rasipuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.64 Lac (3,64,086), projecting a 6.92% increased from Rasipuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.79 Lac.

Rasipuram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rasipuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.32 Lac (3,32,081), accounting for 97.52% of the Rasipuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.69 Lac (1,69,247), and the Hindu female population is around 1.63 Lac (1,62,834).

Rasipuram Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rasipuram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.84 k (4,836), accounting for 1.42% of the Rasipuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.44 k (2,437), and the Muslim female population is around 2.40 k (2,399).

Rasipuram Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,32,08197.52%
Muslim4,8361.42%
Christian3,1070.91%
Religion not stated4170.12%
Sikh260.01%
Buddhist200.01%
Other religions and persuasions180.01%
Jain100%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rasipuram Urban Population

The Urban population of Rasipuram Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,863), with 67.38 k (67,376) being males and 68.49 k (68,487) being females, making up 39.9% of the Rasipuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Rasipuram Rural Population

The Rural population of Rasipuram Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,04,652), with 1.06 Lac (1,06,080) being males and 98.57 k (98,572) being females, making up 60.1% of the Rasipuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Rasipuram Literacy Rate

Rasipuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rasipuram Tehsil is 79.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rasipuram Tehsil is 63.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rasipuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.22%, while in the rural regions of Rasipuram Tehsil, it is around 68.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rasipuram

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.77 79.46 63.83
Urban Area 77.22 83.94 70.7
Rural Area 68.14 76.63 59.04

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rasipuram

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.45 79.23 63.43
Muslim 86.62 91.82 81.33
Christian 82.52 86.64 78.7
Religion not stated 69.51 73.54 65.14

Rasipuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rasipuram Tehsil is 79.74 k (79,738) with 40.70 k (40,698) males and 39.04 k (39,040) females, which is 23.42% of Rasipuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Rasipuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rasipuram Tehsil is 28.35 k (28,353) with 14.65 k (14,653) males and 13.70 k (13,700) females, which is 8.33% of Rasipuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rasipuram

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 964
Urban Area 1017
Rural Area 930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rasipuram

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 963
Muslim 985
Christian 1053
Religion not stated 949

Rasipuram Area & Households

The Total Area of Rasipuram Tehsil is 819.04 Square KM, with a population density of 416 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rasipuram Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Rasipuram Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Rasipuram Tehsil are 91.64 k(91,643).

Rasipuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rasipuram Tehsil, there are about 1.83 Lac (1,83,318) workers, making up nearly 53.84% of the Rasipuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,05,354) are male workers, and about 77.96 k (77,964) are female workers.

Rasipuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.63 Lac (3,63,009) 6.61%
2025 3.64 Lac (3,64,086) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.65 Lac (3,64,828) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.65 Lac (3,65,331) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.66 Lac (3,65,834) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.66 Lac (3,66,337) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.67 Lac (3,66,840) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.67 Lac (3,67,042) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.67 Lac (3,67,028) 7.79%
2033 3.67 Lac (3,67,014) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.67 Lac (3,67,000) 7.78%
2035 3.67 Lac (3,66,986) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.67 Lac (3,66,972) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Rasipuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.67 Lac (3,66,972), with a male population of 1.85 Lac (1,85,171) and a female population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,742). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Rasipuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Rasipuram Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rasipuram is 3.41 Lac (3,40,515).

The estimated population of Rasipuram in 2024 is approximately 3.63 Lac (3,63,009).

Hindu constitute 97.52% of Rasipuram population, amounting to approximately 3.32 Lac (3,32,081) people.

Muslim constitute 1.42% of Rasipuram population, totaling around 4.84 k (4,836) people.

Hindu: 97.52%, Muslim: 1.42%, Christian: 0.91%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rasipuram is 79.74 k (23.42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28.35 k (8.33%).

In Rasipuram, 1.36 Lac (39.9%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.05 Lac (60.1%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rasipuram is 71.77%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 63.83%.

The sex ratio in Rasipuram is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Rasipuram population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.