Tirupathur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tirupathur Tehsil has a population of 2.76 Lac (2,75,779) with 1.38 Lac (1,38,228) males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,551) females.The sex ratio in Tirupathur is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tirupathur Tehsil is 29.19 k (29,191) which is 10.58% of Tirupathur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tirupathur Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.76 Lac

Toatl Population

1.38 Lac

Male Population

1.38 Lac

Female Population

Tirupathur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tirupathur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.94 Lac (2,93,997), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tirupathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.

Tirupathur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tirupathur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.95 Lac (2,94,869), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tirupathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.

Tirupathur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tirupathur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.55 Lac (2,54,548), accounting for 92.3% of the Tirupathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.28 Lac (1,27,608), and the Hindu female population is around 1.27 Lac (1,26,940).

Tirupathur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tirupathur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.87 k (15,869), accounting for 5.75% of the Tirupathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.98 k (7,975), and the Muslim female population is around 7.89 k (7,894).

Tirupathur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,54,54892.3%
Muslim15,8695.75%
Christian4,6781.7%
Religion not stated6260.23%
Sikh290.01%
Buddhist150.01%
Jain110%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tirupathur Urban Population

The Urban population of Tirupathur Tehsil is 51.29 k (51,288), with 25.44 k (25,444) being males and 25.84 k (25,844) being females, making up 18.6% of the Tirupathur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Tirupathur Rural Population

The Rural population of Tirupathur Tehsil is 2.24 Lac (2,24,491), with 1.13 Lac (1,12,784) being males and 1.12 Lac (1,11,707) being females, making up 81.4% of the Tirupathur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Tirupathur Literacy Rate

Tirupathur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tirupathur Tehsil is 85.6 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tirupathur Tehsil is 68.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tirupathur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.71%, while in the rural regions of Tirupathur Tehsil, it is around 74.85%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tirupathur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.88 85.6 68.16
Urban Area 85.71 91.32 80.22
Rural Area 74.85 84.31 65.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tirupathur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76 84.94 67.06
Muslim 88.23 94.24 82.19
Christian 85.9 91.82 79.97
Religion not stated 81.98 91.06 74.07

Tirupathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tirupathur Tehsil is 41.65 k (41,647) with 20.91 k (20,910) males and 20.74 k (20,737) females, which is 15.1% of Tirupathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Tirupathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tirupathur Tehsil is 25 (25) with 11 (11) males and 14 (14) females, which is 0.01% of Tirupathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1273 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tirupathur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 996
Urban Area 1016
Rural Area 991

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tirupathur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 995
Muslim 990
Christian 1013
Religion not stated 1108

Tirupathur Area & Households

The Total Area of Tirupathur Tehsil is 870.25 Square KM, with a population density of 317 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tirupathur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Tirupathur Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Tirupathur Tehsil are 68.16 k(68,157).

Tirupathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tirupathur Tehsil, there are about 1.33 Lac (1,32,684) workers, making up nearly 48.11% of the Tirupathur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 82.20 k (82,198) are male workers, and about 50.49 k (50,486) are female workers.

Tirupathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.94 Lac (2,93,997) 6.61%
2025 2.95 Lac (2,94,869) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.95 Lac (2,95,470) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.96 Lac (2,95,877) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.96 Lac (2,96,285) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.97 Lac (2,96,692) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.97 Lac (2,97,100) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.97 Lac (2,97,263) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.97 Lac (2,97,252) 7.79%
2033 2.97 Lac (2,97,240) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.97 Lac (2,97,229) 7.78%
2035 2.97 Lac (2,97,218) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.97 Lac (2,97,206) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Tirupathur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.97 Lac (2,97,206), with a male population of 1.48 Lac (1,47,564) and a female population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,641). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tirupathur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Tirupathur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tirupathur is 2.76 Lac (2,75,779).

The estimated population of Tirupathur in 2024 is approximately 2.94 Lac (2,93,997).

Hindu constitute 92.3% of Tirupathur population, amounting to approximately 2.55 Lac (2,54,548) people.

Muslim constitute 5.75% of Tirupathur population, totaling around 15.87 k (15,869) people.

Hindu: 92.3%, Muslim: 5.75%, Christian: 1.7%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tirupathur is 41.65 k (15.1%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25 (0.01%).

In Tirupathur, 51.29 k (18.6%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.24 Lac (81.4%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tirupathur is 76.88%, with male literacy at 85.6% and female literacy at 68.16%.

The sex ratio in Tirupathur is 996 females for every 1000 males.

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