Salem Population in 2025
In 2025, Salem Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 13.61 Lac (13,60,841), indicating a 6.92% increased from Salem's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.75 Lac.
Salem Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Salem Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 13.64 Lac (13,63,617), projecting a 7.14% increased from Salem's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 6.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.76 Lac.
Salem Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Salem Tehsil has a population of 12.73 Lac (12,72,743) with 6.45 Lac (6,44,713) males and 6.28 Lac (6,28,030) females.The sex ratio in Salem is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salem Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,24,312) which is 9.77% of Salem Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salem Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Salem Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Salem Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Salem Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 11.80 Lac (11,79,787), accounting for 92.7% of the Salem Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.99 Lac (5,98,616), and the Hindu female population is around 5.81 Lac (5,81,171).
Salem Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Salem Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 66.13 k (66,134), accounting for 5.2% of the Salem Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 32.87 k (32,870), and the Muslim female population is around 33.26 k (33,264).
Salem Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,79,787 | 92.7% |
| Muslim | 66,134 | 5.2% |
| Christian | 22,681 | 1.78% |
| Religion not stated | 2,751 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 931 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 221 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 158 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 80 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSalem Urban Population
The Urban population of Salem Tehsil is 10.56 Lac (10,55,535), with 5.33 Lac (5,32,812) being males and 5.23 Lac (5,22,723) being females, making up 82.93% of the Salem total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Salem Rural Population
The Rural population of Salem Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,17,208), with 1.12 Lac (1,11,901) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,05,307) being females, making up 17.07% of the Salem total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Salem Literacy Rate
Salem Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salem Tehsil is 85.47 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salem Tehsil is 73.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Salem Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.09%, while in the rural regions of Salem Tehsil, it is around 67.38%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salem
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.59 | 85.47 | 73.57 |
| Urban Area | 82.09 | 87.47 | 76.62 |
| Rural Area | 67.38 | 75.89 | 58.35 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Salem
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.83 | 84.92 | 72.58 |
| Muslim | 88.47 | 92.39 | 84.63 |
| Christian | 92.77 | 95.02 | 90.67 |
| Religion not stated | 79.21 | 82.12 | 75.59 |
Salem Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salem Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,76,400) with 88.48 k (88,482) males and 87.92 k (87,918) females, which is 13.86% of Salem Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Salem Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salem Tehsil is 12.08 k (12,080) with 6.05 k (6,048) males and 6.03 k (6,032) females, which is 0.95% of Salem Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salem
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 982 |
| Rural Area | 942 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Salem
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 971 |
| Muslim | 1012 |
| Christian | 1067 |
| Religion not stated | 819 |
Salem Area & Households
The Total Area of Salem Tehsil is 539.47 Square KM, with a population density of 2,359 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Salem Tehsil are 25 and the Total Number of Villages in Salem Tehsil are 95.The Total Number of households in Salem Tehsil are 3.33 Lac(3,32,749).
Salem Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Salem Tehsil, there are about 5.48 Lac (5,47,889) workers, making up nearly 43.05% of the Salem Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.91 Lac (3,90,898) are male workers, and about 1.57 Lac (1,56,991) are female workers.
Salem - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.61 Lac (13,60,841) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 13.64 Lac (13,63,617) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 13.65 Lac (13,65,497) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 13.67 Lac (13,67,377) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 13.69 Lac (13,69,257) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 13.71 Lac (13,71,137) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 13.72 Lac (13,71,893) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 13.72 Lac (13,71,840) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 13.72 Lac (13,71,788) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 13.72 Lac (13,71,735) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 13.72 Lac (13,71,682) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 13.72 Lac (13,71,629) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Salem Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.72 Lac (13,71,629), with a male population of 6.88 Lac (6,88,254) and a female population of 6.83 Lac (6,83,228). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Salem Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.