Vazhapadi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vazhapadi Tehsil has a population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,412) with 98.68 k (98,681) males and 96.73 k (96,731) females.The sex ratio in Vazhapadi is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 20.09 k (20,093) which is 10.28% of Vazhapadi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Vazhapadi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Vazhapadi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vazhapadi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,08,321), indicating a 6.61% increased from Vazhapadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.
Vazhapadi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vazhapadi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.09 Lac (2,08,939), projecting a 6.92% increased from Vazhapadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.
Vazhapadi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Vazhapadi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.90 Lac (1,90,032), accounting for 97.25% of the Vazhapadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 96.04 k (96,044), and the Hindu female population is around 93.99 k (93,988).
Vazhapadi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Vazhapadi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 3.21 k (3,206), accounting for 1.64% of the Vazhapadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.56 k (1,561), and the Christian female population is around 1.65 k (1,645).
Vazhapadi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,90,032 | 97.25% |
| Christian | 3,206 | 1.64% |
| Muslim | 2,033 | 1.04% |
| Religion not stated | 107 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVazhapadi Urban Population
The Urban population of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 46.91 k (46,910), with 23.63 k (23,631) being males and 23.28 k (23,279) being females, making up 24.01% of the Vazhapadi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Vazhapadi Rural Population
The Rural population of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 1.49 Lac (1,48,502), with 75.05 k (75,050) being males and 73.45 k (73,452) being females, making up 75.99% of the Vazhapadi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Vazhapadi Literacy Rate
Vazhapadi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 81.03 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 65.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vazhapadi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.08%, while in the rural regions of Vazhapadi Tehsil, it is around 70.86%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vazhapadi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.09 | 81.03 | 65.03 |
| Urban Area | 80.08 | 86.67 | 73.43 |
| Rural Area | 70.86 | 79.23 | 62.35 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Vazhapadi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.67 | 80.71 | 64.51 |
| Christian | 87.05 | 91.7 | 82.64 |
| Muslim | 89.35 | 94.39 | 84.25 |
| Religion not stated | 78.49 | 86.36 | 71.43 |
Vazhapadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vazhapadi Tehsil is 52.37 k (52,370) with 26.31 k (26,311) males and 26.06 k (26,059) females, which is 26.8% of Vazhapadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Vazhapadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vazhapadi Tehsil is 10.66 k (10,655) with 5.44 k (5,443) males and 5.21 k (5,212) females, which is 5.45% of Vazhapadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vazhapadi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 981 |
| Urban Area | 986 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Vazhapadi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 979 |
| Christian | 1054 |
| Muslim | 1011 |
| Religion not stated | 1184 |
Vazhapadi Area & Households
The Total Area of Vazhapadi Tehsil is 439.02 Square KM, with a population density of 445 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vazhapadi Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Vazhapadi Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Vazhapadi Tehsil are 50.95 k(50,954).
Vazhapadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vazhapadi Tehsil, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,483) workers, making up nearly 51.42% of the Vazhapadi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.26 k (60,256) are male workers, and about 40.23 k (40,227) are female workers.
Vazhapadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.08 Lac (2,08,321) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.09 Lac (2,08,939) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.09 Lac (2,09,365) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.10 Lac (2,09,654) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.10 Lac (2,09,942) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.10 Lac (2,10,231) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,520) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,636) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,627) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,619) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,611) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,603) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,595) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vazhapadi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.11 Lac (2,10,595), with a male population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,346) and a female population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,233). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Vazhapadi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.