Gangavalli Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gangavalli Tehsil has a population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,302) with 80.70 k (80,701) males and 80.60 k (80,601) females.The sex ratio in Gangavalli is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gangavalli Tehsil is 16.41 k (16,406) which is 10.17% of Gangavalli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gangavalli Tehsil is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gangavalli Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Gangavalli Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gangavalli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.72 Lac (1,71,958), indicating a 6.61% increased from Gangavalli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 85.68 k, and the estimated female population is 86.28 k.
Gangavalli Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gangavalli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.72 Lac (1,72,468), projecting a 6.92% increased from Gangavalli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 85.90 k, and the estimated female population is 86.57 k.
Gangavalli Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gangavalli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,062), accounting for 93.65% of the Gangavalli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.70 k (75,700), and the Hindu female population is around 75.36 k (75,362).
Gangavalli Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gangavalli Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.31 k (5,308), accounting for 3.29% of the Gangavalli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.58 k (2,577), and the Muslim female population is around 2.73 k (2,731).
Gangavalli Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,51,062 | 93.65% |
| Muslim | 5,308 | 3.29% |
| Christian | 4,739 | 2.94% |
| Religion not stated | 174 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGangavalli Urban Population
The Urban population of Gangavalli Tehsil is 67.68 k (67,680), with 33.63 k (33,633) being males and 34.05 k (34,047) being females, making up 41.96% of the Gangavalli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Gangavalli Rural Population
The Rural population of Gangavalli Tehsil is 93.62 k (93,622), with 47.07 k (47,068) being males and 46.55 k (46,554) being females, making up 58.04% of the Gangavalli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Gangavalli Literacy Rate
Gangavalli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gangavalli Tehsil is 79.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gangavalli Tehsil is 63.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gangavalli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.17%, while in the rural regions of Gangavalli Tehsil, it is around 69.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gangavalli
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.72 | 79.92 | 63.62 |
| Urban Area | 75.17 | 82.75 | 67.76 |
| Rural Area | 69.23 | 77.9 | 60.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gangavalli
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.9 | 79.29 | 62.59 |
| Muslim | 85.48 | 91.32 | 80.1 |
| Christian | 82.61 | 88.16 | 77.28 |
| Religion not stated | 67.61 | 77.97 | 60.24 |
Gangavalli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gangavalli Tehsil is 40.90 k (40,899) with 20.52 k (20,516) males and 20.38 k (20,383) females, which is 25.36% of Gangavalli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Gangavalli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gangavalli Tehsil is 10.64 k (10,640) with 5.41 k (5,407) males and 5.23 k (5,233) females, which is 6.6% of Gangavalli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gangavalli
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 |
| Urban Area | 1013 |
| Rural Area | 990 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gangavalli
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Muslim | 1060 |
| Christian | 1039 |
| Religion not stated | 1097 |
Gangavalli Area & Households
The Total Area of Gangavalli Tehsil is 524.57 Square KM, with a population density of 307 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gangavalli Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Gangavalli Tehsil are 42.The Total Number of households in Gangavalli Tehsil are 43.84 k(43,838).
Gangavalli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gangavalli Tehsil, there are about 90.70 k (90,704) workers, making up nearly 56.23% of the Gangavalli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.86 k (49,858) are male workers, and about 40.85 k (40,846) are female workers.
Gangavalli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,958) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,468) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,819) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,058) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,296) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,534) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,773) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,868) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,862) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,855) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,848) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,842) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,835) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gangavalli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.74 Lac (1,73,835), with a male population of 86.15 k (86,152) and a female population of 87.69 k (87,685). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Gangavalli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.