Edappadi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Edappadi Tehsil has a population of 2.24 Lac (2,23,756) with 1.17 Lac (1,16,729) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,027) females.The sex ratio in Edappadi is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Edappadi Tehsil is 22.17 k (22,173) which is 9.91% of Edappadi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Edappadi Tehsil is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Edappadi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Edappadi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Edappadi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,38,537), indicating a 6.61% increased from Edappadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.
Edappadi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Edappadi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,39,245), projecting a 6.92% increased from Edappadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.
Edappadi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Edappadi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.20 Lac (2,20,077), accounting for 98.36% of the Edappadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,14,905), and the Hindu female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,05,172).
Edappadi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Edappadi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.15 k (2,145), accounting for 0.96% of the Edappadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.07 k (1,072), and the Muslim female population is around 1.07 k (1,073).
Edappadi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,20,077 | 98.36% |
| Muslim | 2,145 | 0.96% |
| Christian | 1,274 | 0.57% |
| Religion not stated | 232 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEdappadi Urban Population
The Urban population of Edappadi Tehsil is 73.59 k (73,586), with 37.66 k (37,659) being males and 35.93 k (35,927) being females, making up 32.89% of the Edappadi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Edappadi Rural Population
The Rural population of Edappadi Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,50,170), with 79.07 k (79,070) being males and 71.10 k (71,100) being females, making up 67.11% of the Edappadi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Edappadi Literacy Rate
Edappadi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Edappadi Tehsil is 72.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Edappadi Tehsil is 52.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Edappadi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.21%, while in the rural regions of Edappadi Tehsil, it is around 59.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Edappadi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.04 | 72.44 | 52.81 |
| Urban Area | 71.21 | 79.49 | 62.52 |
| Rural Area | 59.02 | 69.07 | 47.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Edappadi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.79 | 72.23 | 52.5 |
| Muslim | 80.75 | 88.14 | 73.41 |
| Christian | 76.95 | 84.41 | 69.97 |
| Religion not stated | 62.23 | 78.89 | 46.94 |
Edappadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Edappadi Tehsil is 22.76 k (22,758) with 11.66 k (11,657) males and 11.10 k (11,101) females, which is 10.17% of Edappadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Edappadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Edappadi Tehsil is 287 (287) with 109 (109) males and 178 (178) females, which is 0.13% of Edappadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1634 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Edappadi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 917 |
| Urban Area | 955 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Edappadi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 1001 |
| Christian | 1045 |
| Religion not stated | 1072 |
Edappadi Area & Households
The Total Area of Edappadi Tehsil is 317.64 Square KM, with a population density of 704 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Edappadi Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Edappadi Tehsil are 20.The Total Number of households in Edappadi Tehsil are 60.92 k(60,916).
Edappadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Edappadi Tehsil, there are about 1.25 Lac (1,25,254) workers, making up nearly 55.98% of the Edappadi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 73.60 k (73,599) are male workers, and about 51.66 k (51,655) are female workers.
Edappadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.39 Lac (2,38,537) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,245) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,733) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,063) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,394) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,724) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,055) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,188) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,178) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,169) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,160) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,151) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,141) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Edappadi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.41 Lac (2,41,141), with a male population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,613) and a female population of 1.16 Lac (1,16,434). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Edappadi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.