Kumbakonam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kumbakonam Tehsil has a population of 4.37 Lac (4,36,592) with 2.16 Lac (2,16,463) males and 2.20 Lac (2,20,129) females.The sex ratio in Kumbakonam is 1017, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 43.37 k (43,367) which is 9.93% of Kumbakonam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kumbakonam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thanjavur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kumbakonam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kumbakonam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.65 Lac (4,65,433), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kumbakonam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.36 Lac.
Kumbakonam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kumbakonam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.67 Lac (4,66,813), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kumbakonam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.36 Lac.
Kumbakonam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kumbakonam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.80 Lac (3,79,899), accounting for 87.01% of the Kumbakonam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.89 Lac (1,89,490), and the Hindu female population is around 1.90 Lac (1,90,409).
Kumbakonam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kumbakonam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 35.20 k (35,200), accounting for 8.06% of the Kumbakonam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.52 k (16,515), and the Muslim female population is around 18.69 k (18,685).
Kumbakonam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,79,899 | 87.01% |
| Muslim | 35,200 | 8.06% |
| Christian | 20,674 | 4.74% |
| Religion not stated | 415 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 346 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKumbakonam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 2.24 Lac (2,23,583), with 1.10 Lac (1,10,474) being males and 1.13 Lac (1,13,109) being females, making up 51.21% of the Kumbakonam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Kumbakonam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 2.13 Lac (2,13,009), with 1.06 Lac (1,05,989) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,020) being females, making up 48.79% of the Kumbakonam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Kumbakonam Literacy Rate
Kumbakonam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 90.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 80.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kumbakonam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.24%, while in the rural regions of Kumbakonam Tehsil, it is around 80.85%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kumbakonam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.68 | 90.98 | 80.49 |
| Urban Area | 90.24 | 94.33 | 86.27 |
| Rural Area | 80.85 | 87.46 | 74.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kumbakonam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.89 | 90.49 | 79.35 |
| Muslim | 92.32 | 95.36 | 89.68 |
| Christian | 89 | 93.23 | 85.03 |
| Religion not stated | 86.04 | 92 | 81.59 |
Kumbakonam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kumbakonam Tehsil is 80.05 k (80,045) with 40.02 k (40,021) males and 40.02 k (40,024) females, which is 18.33% of Kumbakonam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Kumbakonam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kumbakonam Tehsil is 349 (349) with 176 (176) males and 173 (173) females, which is 0.08% of Kumbakonam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kumbakonam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1017 |
| Urban Area | 1024 |
| Rural Area | 1010 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kumbakonam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1005 |
| Muslim | 1132 |
| Christian | 1053 |
| Religion not stated | 1281 |
Kumbakonam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kumbakonam Tehsil is 277.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,575 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kumbakonam Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Kumbakonam Tehsil are 103.The Total Number of households in Kumbakonam Tehsil are 1.10 Lac(1,10,486).
Kumbakonam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kumbakonam Tehsil, there are about 1.66 Lac (1,65,912) workers, making up nearly 38% of the Kumbakonam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.26 Lac (1,26,380) are male workers, and about 39.53 k (39,532) are female workers.
Kumbakonam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.65 Lac (4,65,433) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.67 Lac (4,66,813) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.68 Lac (4,67,765) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.68 Lac (4,68,410) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.69 Lac (4,69,055) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.70 Lac (4,69,700) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.70 Lac (4,70,345) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,604) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,586) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,568) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,550) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,532) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,514) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kumbakonam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.71 Lac (4,70,514), with a male population of 2.31 Lac (2,31,082) and a female population of 2.39 Lac (2,39,477). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kumbakonam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.