Thanjavur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thanjavur District has a population of 24.06 Lac (24,05,890) with 11.82 Lac (11,82,416) males and 12.23 Lac (12,23,474) females.The sex ratio in Thanjavur is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thanjavur District is 2.39 Lac (2,38,598) which is 9.92% of Thanjavur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thanjavur District is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Thanjavur District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Thanjavur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thanjavur District current estimated population is projected to be 25.65 Lac (25,64,817), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thanjavur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.10 Lac.
Thanjavur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thanjavur District estimated population is projected to be 25.72 Lac (25,72,423), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thanjavur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.14 Lac.
Thanjavur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thanjavur District, with a total Hindu population of 20.76 Lac (20,75,870), accounting for 86.28% of the Thanjavur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.25 Lac (10,24,883), and the Hindu female population is around 10.51 Lac (10,50,987).
Thanjavur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thanjavur District, with a total Muslim population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,814), accounting for 7.93% of the Thanjavur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 89.68 k (89,681), and the Muslim female population is around 1.01 Lac (1,01,133).
Thanjavur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,75,870 | 86.28% |
| Muslim | 1,90,814 | 7.93% |
| Christian | 1,33,971 | 5.57% |
| Religion not stated | 2,805 | 0.12% |
| Jain | 1,256 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 795 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 231 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 148 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThanjavur Urban Population
The Urban population of Thanjavur District is 8.51 Lac (8,51,359), with 4.17 Lac (4,17,239) being males and 4.34 Lac (4,34,120) being females, making up 35.39% of the Thanjavur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Thanjavur Rural Population
The Rural population of Thanjavur District is 15.55 Lac (15,54,531), with 7.65 Lac (7,65,177) being males and 7.89 Lac (7,89,354) being females, making up 64.61% of the Thanjavur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Thanjavur Literacy Rate
Thanjavur District has a literacy rate of 82.64% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thanjavur District is 89.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thanjavur District is 76.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thanjavur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.18%, while in the rural regions of Thanjavur District, it is around 79.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thanjavur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.64 | 89.04 | 76.5 |
| Urban Area | 89.18 | 93.55 | 85.02 |
| Rural Area | 79.04 | 86.57 | 71.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thanjavur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.67 | 88.38 | 75.17 |
| Muslim | 89.9 | 94.28 | 86.1 |
| Christian | 87.59 | 92.42 | 83.05 |
| Religion not stated | 82.99 | 89.82 | 76.58 |
Thanjavur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thanjavur District is 4.55 Lac (4,55,062) with 2.26 Lac (2,25,859) males and 2.29 Lac (2,29,203) females, which is 18.91% of Thanjavur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Thanjavur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thanjavur District is 3.56 k (3,561) with 1.74 k (1,739) males and 1.82 k (1,822) females, which is 0.15% of Thanjavur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thanjavur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1035 |
| Urban Area | 1041 |
| Rural Area | 1032 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thanjavur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1026 |
| Muslim | 1128 |
| Christian | 1053 |
| Religion not stated | 1057 |
Thanjavur Area & Households
The Total Area of Thanjavur District is 3,411 Square KM, with a population density of 705 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thanjavur District are 34 and the Total Number of Villages in Thanjavur District are 805.The Total Number of households in Thanjavur District are 6.05 Lac(6,05,363).
Thanjavur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thanjavur District, there are about 9.74 Lac (9,74,079) workers, making up nearly 40.49% of the Thanjavur District total population. Out of these, around 6.80 Lac (6,80,483) are male workers, and about 2.94 Lac (2,93,596) are female workers.
Thanjavur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.65 Lac (25,64,817) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 25.72 Lac (25,72,423) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 25.78 Lac (25,77,671) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 25.81 Lac (25,81,225) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 25.85 Lac (25,84,779) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 25.88 Lac (25,88,333) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 25.92 Lac (25,91,886) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 25.93 Lac (25,93,315) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 25.93 Lac (25,93,215) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 25.93 Lac (25,93,115) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 25.93 Lac (25,93,016) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 25.93 Lac (25,92,916) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 25.93 Lac (25,92,816) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thanjavur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.93 Lac (25,92,816), with a male population of 12.62 Lac (12,62,270) and a female population of 13.31 Lac (13,31,005). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thanjavur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.