Omalur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Omalur Tehsil has a population of 4.94 Lac (4,94,355) with 2.59 Lac (2,58,922) males and 2.35 Lac (2,35,433) females.The sex ratio in Omalur is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Omalur Tehsil is 51.20 k (51,202) which is 10.36% of Omalur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Omalur Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Omalur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Omalur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Omalur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.27 Lac (5,27,011), indicating a 6.61% increased from Omalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.52 Lac.
Omalur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Omalur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.29 Lac (5,28,574), projecting a 6.92% increased from Omalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.53 Lac.
Omalur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Omalur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.84 Lac (4,83,893), accounting for 97.88% of the Omalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.54 Lac (2,53,661), and the Hindu female population is around 2.30 Lac (2,30,232).
Omalur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Omalur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 5.45 k (5,450), accounting for 1.1% of the Omalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.61 k (2,611), and the Christian female population is around 2.84 k (2,839).
Omalur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,83,893 | 97.88% |
| Christian | 5,450 | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4,752 | 0.96% |
| Religion not stated | 150 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 41 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0% |
| Jain | 13 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationOmalur Urban Population
The Urban population of Omalur Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,02,313), with 52.92 k (52,922) being males and 49.39 k (49,391) being females, making up 20.7% of the Omalur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Omalur Rural Population
The Rural population of Omalur Tehsil is 3.92 Lac (3,92,042), with 2.06 Lac (2,06,000) being males and 1.86 Lac (1,86,042) being females, making up 79.3% of the Omalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Omalur Literacy Rate
Omalur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Omalur Tehsil is 74.48 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Omalur Tehsil is 57.35 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Omalur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.42%, while in the rural regions of Omalur Tehsil, it is around 64.46%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Omalur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.32 | 74.48 | 57.35 |
| Urban Area | 73.42 | 80.35 | 66.01 |
| Rural Area | 64.46 | 72.97 | 55.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Omalur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66 | 74.23 | 56.93 |
| Christian | 79.42 | 84.01 | 75.27 |
| Muslim | 83.98 | 89.88 | 77.12 |
| Religion not stated | 74.8 | 83.61 | 66.13 |
Omalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Omalur Tehsil is 90.45 k (90,446) with 47.09 k (47,087) males and 43.36 k (43,359) females, which is 18.3% of Omalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Omalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Omalur Tehsil is 5.59 k (5,593) with 2.92 k (2,922) males and 2.67 k (2,671) females, which is 1.13% of Omalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Omalur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 910 |
| Urban Area | 934 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Omalur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 908 |
| Christian | 1088 |
| Muslim | 883 |
| Religion not stated | 1028 |
Omalur Area & Households
The Total Area of Omalur Tehsil is 666.14 Square KM, with a population density of 742 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Omalur Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Omalur Tehsil are 90.The Total Number of households in Omalur Tehsil are 1.25 Lac(1,25,462).
Omalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Omalur Tehsil, there are about 2.43 Lac (2,42,915) workers, making up nearly 49.14% of the Omalur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.55 Lac (1,54,787) are male workers, and about 88.13 k (88,128) are female workers.
Omalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.27 Lac (5,27,011) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.29 Lac (5,28,574) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.30 Lac (5,29,652) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.30 Lac (5,30,383) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.31 Lac (5,31,113) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.32 Lac (5,31,843) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,573) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,867) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,846) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,826) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,805) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,785) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.33 Lac (5,32,764) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Omalur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.33 Lac (5,32,764), with a male population of 2.76 Lac (2,76,409) and a female population of 2.56 Lac (2,56,126). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Omalur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.