Villages In Paramakudi Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Paramakudi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Paramakudi Tehsil has a population of 2.65 Lac (2,65,142) with 1.34 Lac (1,34,134) males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,008) females.The sex ratio in Paramakudi is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paramakudi Tehsil is 25.63 k (25,632) which is 9.67% of Paramakudi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paramakudi Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.65 Lac

Toatl Population

1.34 Lac

Male Population

1.31 Lac

Female Population

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  1. Paramakudi Population Census 2011
  2. Paramakudi Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Paramakudi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Paramakudi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.83 Lac (2,82,657), indicating a 6.61% increased from Paramakudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.

Paramakudi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Paramakudi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.83 Lac (2,83,495), projecting a 6.92% increased from Paramakudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.

Paramakudi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Paramakudi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.39 Lac (2,38,909), accounting for 90.11% of the Paramakudi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,21,183), and the Hindu female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,17,726).

Paramakudi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Paramakudi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.68 k (15,684), accounting for 5.92% of the Paramakudi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.69 k (7,693), and the Muslim female population is around 7.99 k (7,991).

Paramakudi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,38,90990.11%
Muslim15,6845.92%
Christian10,0543.79%
Religion not stated4470.17%
Sikh270.01%
Buddhist100%
Jain70%
Other religions and persuasions40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Paramakudi Urban Population

The Urban population of Paramakudi Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,03,811), with 52.75 k (52,752) being males and 51.06 k (51,059) being females, making up 39.15% of the Paramakudi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Paramakudi Rural Population

The Rural population of Paramakudi Tehsil is 1.61 Lac (1,61,331), with 81.38 k (81,382) being males and 79.95 k (79,949) being females, making up 60.85% of the Paramakudi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Paramakudi Literacy Rate

Paramakudi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paramakudi Tehsil is 88.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paramakudi Tehsil is 72.65 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Paramakudi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.77%, while in the rural regions of Paramakudi Tehsil, it is around 75.08%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paramakudi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.82 88.83 72.65
Urban Area 89.77 94.63 84.75
Rural Area 75.08 85.07 64.94

Literacy Rate by Religion in Paramakudi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 79.93 88.2 71.42
Muslim 91.46 96.25 86.92
Christian 85.98 93.04 79.11
Religion not stated 77.36 85.49 68.54

Paramakudi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paramakudi Tehsil is 68.66 k (68,664) with 34.69 k (34,691) males and 33.97 k (33,973) females, which is 25.9% of Paramakudi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Paramakudi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paramakudi Tehsil is 148 (148) with 80 (80) males and 68 (68) females, which is 0.06% of Paramakudi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 850 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paramakudi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 968
Rural Area 983

Sex Ratio by Religion in Paramakudi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 972
Muslim 1039
Christian 1012
Religion not stated 895

Paramakudi Area & Households

The Total Area of Paramakudi Tehsil is 747.93 Square KM, with a population density of 355 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Paramakudi Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Paramakudi Tehsil are 93.The Total Number of households in Paramakudi Tehsil are 66.34 k(66,337).

Paramakudi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Paramakudi Tehsil, there are about 1.28 Lac (1,27,543) workers, making up nearly 48.1% of the Paramakudi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 79.34 k (79,337) are male workers, and about 48.21 k (48,206) are female workers.

Paramakudi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.83 Lac (2,82,657) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.83 Lac (2,83,495) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.84 Lac (2,84,074) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.84 Lac (2,84,465) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.85 Lac (2,84,857) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.85 Lac (2,85,249) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.86 Lac (2,85,640) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.86 Lac (2,85,798) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.86 Lac (2,85,787) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.86 Lac (2,85,776) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.86 Lac (2,85,765) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.86 Lac (2,85,754) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.86 Lac (2,85,743) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Paramakudi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.86 Lac (2,85,743), with a male population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,193) and a female population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,523). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Paramakudi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Paramakudi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Paramakudi is 2.65 Lac (2,65,142).

The estimated population of Paramakudi in 2024 is approximately 2.83 Lac (2,82,657).

Hindu constitute 90.11% of Paramakudi population, amounting to approximately 2.39 Lac (2,38,909) people.

Muslim constitute 5.92% of Paramakudi population, totaling around 15.68 k (15,684) people.

Hindu: 90.11%, Muslim: 5.92%, Christian: 3.79%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Paramakudi is 68.66 k (25.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 148 (0.06%).

In Paramakudi, 1.04 Lac (39.15%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.61 Lac (60.85%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paramakudi is 80.82%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 72.65%.

The sex ratio in Paramakudi is 977 females for every 1000 males.

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