Perambalur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Perambalur District has a population of 5.65 Lac (5,65,223) with 2.82 Lac (2,82,157) males and 2.83 Lac (2,83,066) females.The sex ratio in Perambalur is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Perambalur District is 59.57 k (59,567) which is 10.54% of Perambalur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Perambalur District is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Perambalur District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.

Perambalur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Perambalur District current estimated population is projected to be 6.03 Lac (6,02,561), indicating a 6.61% increased from Perambalur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.03 Lac.

Perambalur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Perambalur District estimated population is projected to be 6.04 Lac (6,04,348), projecting a 6.92% increased from Perambalur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.04 Lac.

Perambalur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Perambalur District, with a total Hindu population of 5.22 Lac (5,21,658), accounting for 92.29% of the Perambalur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.61 Lac (2,60,853), and the Hindu female population is around 2.61 Lac (2,60,805).

Perambalur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Perambalur District, with a total Muslim population of 32.70 k (32,702), accounting for 5.79% of the Perambalur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.89 k (15,893), and the Muslim female population is around 16.81 k (16,809).

Perambalur Religion Wise Population

Perambalur Urban Population

The Urban population of Perambalur District is 97.16 k (97,163), with 48.23 k (48,231) being males and 48.93 k (48,932) being females, making up 17.19% of the Perambalur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Perambalur Rural Population

The Rural population of Perambalur District is 4.68 Lac (4,68,060), with 2.34 Lac (2,33,926) being males and 2.34 Lac (2,34,134) being females, making up 82.81% of the Perambalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Perambalur Literacy Rate

Perambalur District has a literacy rate of 74.32% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Perambalur District is 82.87 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Perambalur District is 65.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Perambalur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.22%, while in the rural regions of Perambalur District, it is around 72.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Perambalur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.32	82.87	65.9
Urban Area	85.22	90.53	80.03
Rural Area	72.06	81.28	62.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Perambalur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.15	82.05	64.34
Muslim	90.34	94.59	86.37
Christian	84.16	88.8	79.57
Religion not stated	75.4	86.67	65.03

Perambalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Perambalur District is 1.75 Lac (1,75,289) with 87.44 k (87,444) males and 87.85 k (87,845) females, which is 31.01% of Perambalur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Perambalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Perambalur District is 2.58 k (2,584) with 1.29 k (1,292) males and 1.29 k (1,292) females, which is 0.46% of Perambalur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Perambalur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1004
Urban Area	1015
Rural Area	1001

Sex Ratio by Religion in Perambalur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1000
Muslim	1058
Christian	1003
Religion not stated	1022

Perambalur Area & Households

The Total Area of Perambalur District is 1,756 Square KM, with a population density of 322 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Perambalur District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Perambalur District are 159.The Total Number of households in Perambalur District are 1.49 Lac(1,49,243).

Perambalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Perambalur District, there are about 3.00 Lac (2,99,726) workers, making up nearly 53.03% of the Perambalur District total population. Out of these, around 1.63 Lac (1,62,639) are male workers, and about 1.37 Lac (1,37,087) are female workers.

Perambalur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Perambalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036