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.

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

Thanjavur 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