Papanasam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Papanasam Tehsil has a population of 2.74 Lac (2,73,511) with 1.34 Lac (1,33,965) males and 1.40 Lac (1,39,546) females.The sex ratio in Papanasam is 1042, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Papanasam Tehsil is 27.80 k (27,796) which is 10.16% of Papanasam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Papanasam Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Papanasam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thanjavur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Papanasam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Papanasam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.92 Lac (2,91,579), indicating a 6.61% increased from Papanasam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.49 Lac.
Papanasam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Papanasam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.92 Lac (2,92,444), projecting a 6.92% increased from Papanasam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.50 Lac.
Papanasam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Papanasam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.22 Lac (2,22,393), accounting for 81.31% of the Papanasam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,10,720), and the Hindu female population is around 1.12 Lac (1,11,673).
Papanasam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Papanasam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 38.84 k (38,844), accounting for 14.2% of the Papanasam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.19 k (17,190), and the Muslim female population is around 21.65 k (21,654).
Papanasam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,22,393 | 81.31% |
| Muslim | 38,844 | 14.2% |
| Christian | 12,013 | 4.39% |
| Religion not stated | 163 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 27 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPapanasam Urban Population
The Urban population of Papanasam Tehsil is 62.74 k (62,741), with 30.22 k (30,221) being males and 32.52 k (32,520) being females, making up 22.94% of the Papanasam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1077 females for every 1000 males.
Papanasam Rural Population
The Rural population of Papanasam Tehsil is 2.11 Lac (2,10,770), with 1.04 Lac (1,03,744) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,026) being females, making up 77.06% of the Papanasam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Papanasam Literacy Rate
Papanasam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Papanasam Tehsil is 86.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Papanasam Tehsil is 73.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Papanasam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.41%, while in the rural regions of Papanasam Tehsil, it is around 78.25%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Papanasam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.12 | 86.72 | 73.84 |
| Urban Area | 86.41 | 91.16 | 82.06 |
| Rural Area | 78.25 | 85.44 | 71.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Papanasam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.24 | 85.51 | 71.09 |
| Muslim | 90.19 | 94.19 | 87.13 |
| Christian | 83.24 | 88.75 | 77.93 |
| Religion not stated | 81.56 | 88.46 | 77.53 |
Papanasam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Papanasam Tehsil is 71.63 k (71,633) with 35.63 k (35,634) males and 36.00 k (35,999) females, which is 26.19% of Papanasam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Papanasam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Papanasam Tehsil is 647 (647) with 317 (317) males and 330 (330) females, which is 0.24% of Papanasam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Papanasam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1042 |
| Urban Area | 1077 |
| Rural Area | 1032 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Papanasam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1009 |
| Muslim | 1260 |
| Christian | 1026 |
| Religion not stated | 1547 |
Papanasam Area & Households
The Total Area of Papanasam Tehsil is 400.53 Square KM, with a population density of 683 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Papanasam Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Papanasam Tehsil are 106.The Total Number of households in Papanasam Tehsil are 68.31 k(68,310).
Papanasam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Papanasam Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,10,695) workers, making up nearly 40.47% of the Papanasam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.17 k (77,169) are male workers, and about 33.53 k (33,526) are female workers.
Papanasam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.92 Lac (2,91,579) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,444) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.93 Lac (2,93,040) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.93 Lac (2,93,444) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.94 Lac (2,93,848) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.94 Lac (2,94,252) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,656) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,819) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,807) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,796) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,785) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,773) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,762) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Papanasam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.95 Lac (2,94,762), with a male population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,013) and a female population of 1.52 Lac (1,51,811). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Papanasam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.