Rameswaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rameswaram Tehsil has a population of 82.68 k (82,675) with 41.95 k (41,946) males and 40.73 k (40,729) females.The sex ratio in Rameswaram is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rameswaram Tehsil is 9.60 k (9,604) which is 11.62% of Rameswaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rameswaram Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rameswaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ramanathapuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Rameswaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rameswaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 88.14 k (88,137), indicating a 6.61% increased from Rameswaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 44.53 k, and the estimated female population is 43.60 k.
Rameswaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rameswaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 88.40 k (88,398), projecting a 6.92% increased from Rameswaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 44.65 k, and the estimated female population is 43.75 k.
Rameswaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rameswaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 53.09 k (53,085), accounting for 64.21% of the Rameswaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 26.94 k (26,943), and the Hindu female population is around 26.14 k (26,142).
Rameswaram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Rameswaram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 22.71 k (22,708), accounting for 27.47% of the Rameswaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 11.62 k (11,621), and the Christian female population is around 11.09 k (11,087).
Rameswaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 53,085 | 64.21% |
| Christian | 22,708 | 27.47% |
| Muslim | 6,448 | 7.8% |
| Religion not stated | 403 | 0.49% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRameswaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Rameswaram Tehsil is 44.86 k (44,856), with 22.78 k (22,783) being males and 22.07 k (22,073) being females, making up 54.26% of the Rameswaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Rameswaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Rameswaram Tehsil is 37.82 k (37,819), with 19.16 k (19,163) being males and 18.66 k (18,656) being females, making up 45.74% of the Rameswaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Rameswaram Literacy Rate
Rameswaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rameswaram Tehsil is 87.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rameswaram Tehsil is 79.94 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rameswaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.61%, while in the rural regions of Rameswaram Tehsil, it is around 85.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rameswaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.77 | 87.49 | 79.94 |
| Urban Area | 82.61 | 87.64 | 77.42 |
| Rural Area | 85.16 | 87.31 | 82.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rameswaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.81 | 86.62 | 76.87 |
| Christian | 86.52 | 87.52 | 85.46 |
| Muslim | 90.65 | 94.64 | 86.78 |
| Religion not stated | 78.31 | 90.91 | 70 |
Rameswaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rameswaram Tehsil is 3.55 k (3,553) with 1.75 k (1,753) males and 1.80 k (1,800) females, which is 4.3% of Rameswaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Rameswaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rameswaram Tehsil is 17 (17) with 8 (8) males and 9 (9) females, which is 0.02% of Rameswaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1125 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rameswaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 |
| Urban Area | 969 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rameswaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 971 |
| Christian | 955 |
| Muslim | 1014 |
| Religion not stated | 1414 |
Rameswaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Rameswaram Tehsil is 92.35 Square KM, with a population density of 895 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rameswaram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rameswaram Tehsil are 1.The Total Number of households in Rameswaram Tehsil are 19.10 k(19,101).
Rameswaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rameswaram Tehsil, there are about 29.76 k (29,761) workers, making up nearly 36% of the Rameswaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.67 k (24,668) are male workers, and about 5.09 k (5,093) are female workers.
Rameswaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.14 k (88,137) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 88.40 k (88,398) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 88.58 k (88,578) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 88.70 k (88,701) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 88.82 k (88,823) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 88.95 k (88,945) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 89.07 k (89,067) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 89.12 k (89,116) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 89.11 k (89,113) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 89.11 k (89,109) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 89.11 k (89,106) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 89.10 k (89,102) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 89.10 k (89,099) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rameswaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 89.10 k (89,099), with a male population of 44.78 k (44,779) and a female population of 44.31 k (44,309). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Rameswaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.