Sivaganga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sivaganga District has a population of 13.39 Lac (13,39,101) with 6.69 Lac (6,68,672) males and 6.70 Lac (6,70,429) females.The sex ratio in Sivaganga is 1003, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sivaganga District is 1.37 Lac (1,37,235) which is 10.25% of Sivaganga District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sivaganga District is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sivaganga District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Sivaganga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sivaganga District current estimated population is projected to be 14.28 Lac (14,27,559), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sivaganga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.18 Lac.
Sivaganga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sivaganga District estimated population is projected to be 14.32 Lac (14,31,792), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sivaganga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.20 Lac.
Sivaganga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sivaganga District, with a total Hindu population of 11.86 Lac (11,86,078), accounting for 88.57% of the Sivaganga District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.93 Lac (5,92,770), and the Hindu female population is around 5.93 Lac (5,93,308).
Sivaganga Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sivaganga District, with a total Christian population of 75.48 k (75,481), accounting for 5.64% of the Sivaganga District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 37.16 k (37,160), and the Christian female population is around 38.32 k (38,321).
Sivaganga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,86,078 | 88.57% |
| Christian | 75,481 | 5.64% |
| Muslim | 74,310 | 5.55% |
| Religion not stated | 2,869 | 0.21% |
| Sikh | 150 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 109 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 80 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSivaganga Urban Population
The Urban population of Sivaganga District is 4.13 Lac (4,12,845), with 2.06 Lac (2,06,462) being males and 2.06 Lac (2,06,383) being females, making up 30.83% of the Sivaganga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sivaganga Rural Population
The Rural population of Sivaganga District is 9.26 Lac (9,26,256), with 4.62 Lac (4,62,210) being males and 4.64 Lac (4,64,046) being females, making up 69.17% of the Sivaganga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Sivaganga Literacy Rate
Sivaganga District has a literacy rate of 79.85% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sivaganga District is 87.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sivaganga District is 71.85 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sivaganga District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.1%, while in the rural regions of Sivaganga District, it is around 75.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sivaganga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.85 | 87.92 | 71.85 |
| Urban Area | 89.1 | 93.65 | 84.56 |
| Rural Area | 75.73 | 85.35 | 66.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sivaganga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.86 | 87.21 | 70.56 |
| Christian | 84.68 | 91.86 | 77.78 |
| Muslim | 90.74 | 95.14 | 86.36 |
| Religion not stated | 84.6 | 91.68 | 78.4 |
Sivaganga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sivaganga District is 2.28 Lac (2,27,746) with 1.14 Lac (1,13,599) males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,147) females, which is 17.01% of Sivaganga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sivaganga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sivaganga District is 790 (790) with 394 (394) males and 396 (396) females, which is 0.06% of Sivaganga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sivaganga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1003 |
| Urban Area | 1000 |
| Rural Area | 1004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sivaganga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1001 |
| Christian | 1032 |
| Muslim | 998 |
| Religion not stated | 1105 |
Sivaganga Area & Households
The Total Area of Sivaganga District is 4,233 Square KM, with a population density of 316 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sivaganga District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Sivaganga District are 515.The Total Number of households in Sivaganga District are 3.39 Lac(3,38,938).
Sivaganga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sivaganga District, there are about 6.20 Lac (6,20,171) workers, making up nearly 46.31% of the Sivaganga District total population. Out of these, around 3.91 Lac (3,91,305) are male workers, and about 2.29 Lac (2,28,866) are female workers.
Sivaganga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.28 Lac (14,27,559) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 14.32 Lac (14,31,792) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.35 Lac (14,34,713) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.37 Lac (14,36,691) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 14.39 Lac (14,38,669) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.41 Lac (14,40,647) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.43 Lac (14,42,625) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 14.43 Lac (14,43,420) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 14.43 Lac (14,43,365) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 14.43 Lac (14,43,309) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 14.43 Lac (14,43,254) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 14.43 Lac (14,43,199) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 14.43 Lac (14,43,143) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sivaganga District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.43 Lac (14,43,143), with a male population of 7.14 Lac (7,13,831) and a female population of 7.29 Lac (7,29,353). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sivaganga District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.