Thirumayam Population in 2025
In 2025, Thirumayam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,69,857), indicating a 6.92% increased from Thirumayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.09 k, and the estimated female population is 85.78 k.
Thirumayam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Thirumayam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,70,203), projecting a 7.14% increased from Thirumayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 84.22 k, and the estimated female population is 85.99 k.
Thirumayam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Thirumayam Tehsil has a population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,860) with 79.00 k (79,002) males and 79.86 k (79,858) females.The sex ratio in Thirumayam is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thirumayam Tehsil is 16.58 k (16,584) which is 10.44% of Thirumayam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thirumayam Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thirumayam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pudukkottai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Thirumayam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thirumayam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,535), accounting for 94.13% of the Thirumayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.36 k (74,358), and the Hindu female population is around 75.18 k (75,177).
Thirumayam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Thirumayam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 5.55 k (5,550), accounting for 3.49% of the Thirumayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.79 k (2,790), and the Christian female population is around 2.76 k (2,760).
Thirumayam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,49,535 | 94.13% |
| Christian | 5,550 | 3.49% |
| Muslim | 3,688 | 2.32% |
| Religion not stated | 60 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 9 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThirumayam Urban Population
The Urban population of Thirumayam Tehsil is 8.95 k (8,948), with 4.47 k (4,465) being males and 4.48 k (4,483) being females, making up 5.63% of the Thirumayam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Thirumayam Rural Population
The Rural population of Thirumayam Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,49,912), with 74.54 k (74,537) being males and 75.38 k (75,375) being females, making up 94.37% of the Thirumayam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Thirumayam Literacy Rate
Thirumayam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thirumayam Tehsil is 84.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thirumayam Tehsil is 65.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thirumayam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.98%, while in the rural regions of Thirumayam Tehsil, it is around 74.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thirumayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.17 | 84.79 | 65.7 |
| Urban Area | 78.98 | 87.25 | 70.69 |
| Rural Area | 74.94 | 84.64 | 65.4 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thirumayam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.5 | 84.24 | 64.91 |
| Christian | 83.14 | 91.77 | 74.45 |
| Muslim | 90.65 | 96.79 | 84.7 |
| Religion not stated | 83.67 | 92.59 | 72.73 |
Thirumayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thirumayam Tehsil is 29.57 k (29,567) with 14.74 k (14,735) males and 14.83 k (14,832) females, which is 18.61% of Thirumayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Thirumayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thirumayam Tehsil is 112 (112) with 47 (47) males and 65 (65) females, which is 0.07% of Thirumayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1383 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thirumayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1011 |
| Urban Area | 1005 |
| Rural Area | 1012 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thirumayam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1012 |
| Christian | 990 |
| Muslim | 1037 |
| Religion not stated | 875 |
Thirumayam Area & Households
The Total Area of Thirumayam Tehsil is 563.64 Square KM, with a population density of 282 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thirumayam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Thirumayam Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Thirumayam Tehsil are 39.29 k(39,293).
Thirumayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thirumayam Tehsil, there are about 72.08 k (72,081) workers, making up nearly 45.37% of the Thirumayam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.42 k (46,419) are male workers, and about 25.66 k (25,662) are female workers.
Thirumayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,857) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,203) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,438) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,672) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,907) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,142) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,236) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,229) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,223) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,216) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,210) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,203) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thirumayam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.71 Lac (1,71,203), with a male population of 84.34 k (84,338) and a female population of 86.88 k (86,877). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thirumayam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.