Devakottai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Devakottai Tehsil has a population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,631) with 79.61 k (79,606) males and 78.03 k (78,025) females.The sex ratio in Devakottai is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Devakottai Tehsil is 14.82 k (14,817) which is 9.4% of Devakottai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Devakottai Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Devakottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sivaganga District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Devakottai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Devakottai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,044), indicating a 6.61% increased from Devakottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.52 k, and the estimated female population is 83.52 k.
Devakottai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Devakottai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,68,543), projecting a 6.92% increased from Devakottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.73 k, and the estimated female population is 83.81 k.
Devakottai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Devakottai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,536), accounting for 84.71% of the Devakottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.53 k (67,530), and the Hindu female population is around 66.01 k (66,006).
Devakottai Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Devakottai Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 16.70 k (16,701), accounting for 10.59% of the Devakottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 8.36 k (8,361), and the Christian female population is around 8.34 k (8,340).
Devakottai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,33,536 | 84.71% |
| Christian | 16,701 | 10.59% |
| Muslim | 6,611 | 4.19% |
| Religion not stated | 725 | 0.46% |
| Jain | 23 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDevakottai Urban Population
The Urban population of Devakottai Tehsil is 51.87 k (51,865), with 26.17 k (26,171) being males and 25.69 k (25,694) being females, making up 32.9% of the Devakottai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Devakottai Rural Population
The Rural population of Devakottai Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,766), with 53.44 k (53,435) being males and 52.33 k (52,331) being females, making up 67.1% of the Devakottai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Devakottai Literacy Rate
Devakottai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Devakottai Tehsil is 89.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Devakottai Tehsil is 73.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Devakottai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.99%, while in the rural regions of Devakottai Tehsil, it is around 77.66%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Devakottai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.69 | 89.36 | 73.87 |
| Urban Area | 89.99 | 94.14 | 85.77 |
| Rural Area | 77.66 | 87.05 | 68.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Devakottai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.02 | 88.83 | 73.02 |
| Christian | 83.95 | 91.45 | 76.49 |
| Muslim | 89.42 | 94.4 | 84.31 |
| Religion not stated | 84.44 | 95.06 | 76.55 |
Devakottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Devakottai Tehsil is 34.22 k (34,224) with 17.28 k (17,277) males and 16.95 k (16,947) females, which is 21.71% of Devakottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Devakottai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Devakottai Tehsil is 282 (282) with 145 (145) males and 137 (137) females, which is 0.18% of Devakottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Devakottai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 981 |
| Urban Area | 982 |
| Rural Area | 980 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Devakottai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 978 |
| Christian | 998 |
| Muslim | 965 |
| Religion not stated | 1273 |
Devakottai Area & Households
The Total Area of Devakottai Tehsil is 609.01 Square KM, with a population density of 259 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Devakottai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Devakottai Tehsil are 91.The Total Number of households in Devakottai Tehsil are 39.22 k(39,220).
Devakottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Devakottai Tehsil, there are about 77.56 k (77,561) workers, making up nearly 49.2% of the Devakottai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.33 k (49,333) are male workers, and about 28.23 k (28,228) are female workers.
Devakottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,044) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,543) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,886) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,119) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,352) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,585) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,818) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,911) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,905) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,898) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,892) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,885) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,879) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Devakottai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.70 Lac (1,69,879), with a male population of 84.98 k (84,983) and a female population of 84.88 k (84,883). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Devakottai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.