Mettur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mettur Tehsil has a population of 4.20 Lac (4,19,887) with 2.18 Lac (2,18,447) males and 2.01 Lac (2,01,440) females.The sex ratio in Mettur is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mettur Tehsil is 40.27 k (40,269) which is 9.59% of Mettur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mettur Tehsil is 898 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mettur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Mettur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mettur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.48 Lac (4,47,624), indicating a 6.61% increased from Mettur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.16 Lac.
Mettur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mettur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.49 Lac (4,48,952), projecting a 6.92% increased from Mettur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.16 Lac.
Mettur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mettur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.08 Lac (4,08,474), accounting for 97.28% of the Mettur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.13 Lac (2,12,816), and the Hindu female population is around 1.96 Lac (1,95,658).
Mettur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Mettur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 7.28 k (7,281), accounting for 1.73% of the Mettur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 3.55 k (3,547), and the Christian female population is around 3.73 k (3,734).
Mettur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,08,474 | 97.28% |
| Christian | 7,281 | 1.73% |
| Muslim | 3,765 | 0.9% |
| Religion not stated | 305 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 31 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMettur Urban Population
The Urban population of Mettur Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,82,349), with 92.79 k (92,785) being males and 89.56 k (89,564) being females, making up 43.43% of the Mettur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Mettur Rural Population
The Rural population of Mettur Tehsil is 2.38 Lac (2,37,538), with 1.26 Lac (1,25,662) being males and 1.12 Lac (1,11,876) being females, making up 56.57% of the Mettur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Mettur Literacy Rate
Mettur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mettur Tehsil is 78.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mettur Tehsil is 61.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mettur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.1%, while in the rural regions of Mettur Tehsil, it is around 63.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mettur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.05 | 78.09 | 61.36 |
| Urban Area | 78.1 | 85.01 | 70.97 |
| Rural Area | 63.83 | 72.94 | 53.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mettur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.64 | 77.79 | 60.8 |
| Christian | 83.86 | 87.84 | 80.12 |
| Muslim | 86.97 | 92.72 | 81.47 |
| Religion not stated | 76.45 | 84.18 | 64.36 |
Mettur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mettur Tehsil is 54.39 k (54,392) with 27.78 k (27,780) males and 26.61 k (26,612) females, which is 12.95% of Mettur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Mettur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mettur Tehsil is 9.50 k (9,503) with 4.89 k (4,888) males and 4.62 k (4,615) females, which is 2.26% of Mettur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mettur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 923 |
| Urban Area | 966 |
| Rural Area | 891 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mettur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 920 |
| Christian | 1053 |
| Muslim | 1024 |
| Religion not stated | 623 |
Mettur Area & Households
The Total Area of Mettur Tehsil is 774.77 Square KM, with a population density of 542 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mettur Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Mettur Tehsil are 44.The Total Number of households in Mettur Tehsil are 1.12 Lac(1,12,155).
Mettur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mettur Tehsil, there are about 2.04 Lac (2,03,519) workers, making up nearly 48.47% of the Mettur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.32 Lac (1,31,550) are male workers, and about 71.97 k (71,969) are female workers.
Mettur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.48 Lac (4,47,624) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.49 Lac (4,48,952) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,867) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.50 Lac (4,50,488) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.51 Lac (4,51,108) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.52 Lac (4,51,728) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.52 Lac (4,52,348) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,598) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,580) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,563) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,545) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,528) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,511) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mettur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.53 Lac (4,52,511), with a male population of 2.33 Lac (2,33,200) and a female population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,145). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Mettur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.