Attur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Attur Tehsil has a population of 4.31 Lac (4,30,949) with 2.17 Lac (2,17,058) males and 2.14 Lac (2,13,891) females.The sex ratio in Attur is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Attur Tehsil is 43.65 k (43,652) which is 10.13% of Attur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Attur Tehsil is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Attur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Attur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Attur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.59 Lac (4,59,417), indicating a 6.61% increased from Attur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.29 Lac.
Attur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Attur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.61 Lac (4,60,779), projecting a 6.92% increased from Attur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Attur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Attur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.18 Lac (4,18,398), accounting for 97.09% of the Attur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.11 Lac (2,10,857), and the Hindu female population is around 2.08 Lac (2,07,541).
Attur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Attur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.00 k (8,998), accounting for 2.09% of the Attur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.50 k (4,504), and the Muslim female population is around 4.49 k (4,494).
Attur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,18,398 | 97.09% |
| Muslim | 8,998 | 2.09% |
| Christian | 3,021 | 0.7% |
| Religion not stated | 425 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 56 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAttur Urban Population
The Urban population of Attur Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,23,731), with 61.58 k (61,578) being males and 62.15 k (62,153) being females, making up 28.71% of the Attur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Attur Rural Population
The Rural population of Attur Tehsil is 3.07 Lac (3,07,218), with 1.55 Lac (1,55,480) being males and 1.52 Lac (1,51,738) being females, making up 71.29% of the Attur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Attur Literacy Rate
Attur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Attur Tehsil is 80.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Attur Tehsil is 64.34 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Attur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.06%, while in the rural regions of Attur Tehsil, it is around 69.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Attur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.54 | 80.7 | 64.34 |
| Urban Area | 81.06 | 87.71 | 74.52 |
| Rural Area | 69.09 | 77.9 | 60.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Attur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.09 | 80.36 | 63.78 |
| Muslim | 88.3 | 93.2 | 83.47 |
| Christian | 86.68 | 89.51 | 84.09 |
| Religion not stated | 76.67 | 91.14 | 65.35 |
Attur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Attur Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,02,755) with 51.47 k (51,474) males and 51.28 k (51,281) females, which is 23.84% of Attur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Attur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Attur Tehsil is 41.44 k (41,444) with 20.96 k (20,956) males and 20.49 k (20,488) females, which is 9.62% of Attur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Attur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 1010 |
| Rural Area | 976 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Attur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 985 |
| Muslim | 998 |
| Christian | 1096 |
| Religion not stated | 1226 |
Attur Area & Households
The Total Area of Attur Tehsil is 1,166.02 Square KM, with a population density of 370 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Attur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Attur Tehsil are 101.The Total Number of households in Attur Tehsil are 1.13 Lac(1,12,668).
Attur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Attur Tehsil, there are about 2.32 Lac (2,32,179) workers, making up nearly 53.88% of the Attur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.31 Lac (1,30,994) are male workers, and about 1.01 Lac (1,01,185) are female workers.
Attur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,417) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.61 Lac (4,60,779) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.62 Lac (4,61,719) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.62 Lac (4,62,356) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.63 Lac (4,62,992) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.64 Lac (4,63,629) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,266) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.65 Lac (4,64,521) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.65 Lac (4,64,504) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,486) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,468) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,450) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,432) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Attur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.64 Lac (4,64,432), with a male population of 2.32 Lac (2,31,717) and a female population of 2.33 Lac (2,32,690). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Attur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.