Ilayangudi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ilayangudi Tehsil has a population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,267) with 53.99 k (53,988) males and 55.28 k (55,279) females.The sex ratio in Ilayangudi is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 10.27 k (10,267) which is 9.4% of Ilayangudi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ilayangudi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sivaganga District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

1.09 Lac

Toatl Population

53.99 k

Male Population

55.28 k

Female Population

Ilayangudi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ilayangudi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,16,485), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ilayangudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 57.32 k, and the estimated female population is 59.18 k.

Ilayangudi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ilayangudi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.17 Lac (1,16,831), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ilayangudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 57.46 k, and the estimated female population is 59.38 k.

Ilayangudi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ilayangudi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 76.43 k (76,425), accounting for 69.94% of the Ilayangudi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.77 k (37,772), and the Hindu female population is around 38.65 k (38,653).

Ilayangudi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ilayangudi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.19 k (19,188), accounting for 17.56% of the Ilayangudi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.55 k (9,551), and the Muslim female population is around 9.64 k (9,637).

Ilayangudi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu76,42569.94%
Muslim19,18817.56%
Christian13,51912.37%
Religion not stated1090.1%
Sikh130.01%
Buddhist110.01%
Jain10%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ilayangudi Urban Population

The Urban population of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 24.77 k (24,767), with 12.45 k (12,448) being males and 12.32 k (12,319) being females, making up 22.67% of the Ilayangudi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Ilayangudi Rural Population

The Rural population of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 84.50 k (84,500), with 41.54 k (41,540) being males and 42.96 k (42,960) being females, making up 77.33% of the Ilayangudi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

Ilayangudi Literacy Rate

Ilayangudi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.32% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 85.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 67.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ilayangudi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.94%, while in the rural regions of Ilayangudi Tehsil, it is around 72.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ilayangudi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.32 85.71 67.16
Urban Area 88.94 93.03 84.83
Rural Area 72.69 83.56 62.17

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ilayangudi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.96 82.7 61.46
Muslim 92.73 95.65 89.86
Christian 78.05 88.77 67.91
Religion not stated 82.22 94 67.5

Ilayangudi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ilayangudi Tehsil is 24.26 k (24,261) with 12.05 k (12,045) males and 12.22 k (12,216) females, which is 22.2% of Ilayangudi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Ilayangudi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ilayangudi Tehsil is 3 (3) with 2 (2) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0% of Ilayangudi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ilayangudi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1024
Urban Area 990
Rural Area 1035

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ilayangudi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1024
Muslim 1010
Christian 1049
Religion not stated 880

Ilayangudi Area & Households

The Total Area of Ilayangudi Tehsil is 408.74 Square KM, with a population density of 267 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ilayangudi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ilayangudi Tehsil are 52.The Total Number of households in Ilayangudi Tehsil are 28.40 k(28,395).

Ilayangudi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ilayangudi Tehsil, there are about 55.05 k (55,049) workers, making up nearly 50.38% of the Ilayangudi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.86 k (31,860) are male workers, and about 23.19 k (23,189) are female workers.

Ilayangudi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.16 Lac (1,16,485) 6.61%
2025 1.17 Lac (1,16,831) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 1.17 Lac (1,17,069) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 1.17 Lac (1,17,231) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 1.17 Lac (1,17,392) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 1.18 Lac (1,17,553) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 1.18 Lac (1,17,715) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 1.18 Lac (1,17,780) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 1.18 Lac (1,17,775) 7.79%
2033 1.18 Lac (1,17,771) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 1.18 Lac (1,17,766) 7.78%
2035 1.18 Lac (1,17,762) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 1.18 Lac (1,17,757) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Ilayangudi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.18 Lac (1,17,757), with a male population of 57.64 k (57,635) and a female population of 60.14 k (60,138). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ilayangudi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Ilayangudi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ilayangudi is 1.09 Lac (1,09,267).

The estimated population of Ilayangudi in 2024 is approximately 1.16 Lac (1,16,485).

Hindu constitute 69.94% of Ilayangudi population, amounting to approximately 76.43 k (76,425) people.

Muslim constitute 17.56% of Ilayangudi population, totaling around 19.19 k (19,188) people.

Hindu: 69.94%, Muslim: 17.56%, Christian: 12.37%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ilayangudi is 24.26 k (22.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3 (0%).

In Ilayangudi, 24.77 k (22.67%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 84.50 k (77.33%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ilayangudi is 76.32%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 67.16%.

The sex ratio in Ilayangudi is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Ilayangudi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.