Coonoor Population
As per the 2011 Census, Coonoor Tehsil has a population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,744) with 78.34 k (78,343) males and 79.40 k (79,401) females.The sex ratio in Coonoor is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Coonoor Tehsil is 13.40 k (13,404) which is 8.5% of Coonoor Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Coonoor Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Coonoor Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the The Nilgiris District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Coonoor Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Coonoor Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,165), indicating a 6.61% increased from Coonoor's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 83.17 k, and the estimated female population is 85.00 k.
Coonoor Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Coonoor Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,68,663), projecting a 6.92% increased from Coonoor's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.39 k, and the estimated female population is 85.28 k.
Coonoor Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Coonoor Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,21,515), accounting for 77.03% of the Coonoor Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.81 k (60,806), and the Hindu female population is around 60.71 k (60,709).
Coonoor Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Coonoor Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 26.01 k (26,011), accounting for 16.49% of the Coonoor Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 12.42 k (12,420), and the Christian female population is around 13.59 k (13,591).
Coonoor Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,21,515 | 77.03% |
| Christian | 26,011 | 16.49% |
| Muslim | 9,284 | 5.89% |
| Jain | 456 | 0.29% |
| Sikh | 242 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 143 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 51 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 42 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCoonoor Urban Population
The Urban population of Coonoor Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,30,613), with 65.23 k (65,232) being males and 65.38 k (65,381) being females, making up 82.8% of the Coonoor total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Coonoor Rural Population
The Rural population of Coonoor Tehsil is 27.13 k (27,131), with 13.11 k (13,111) being males and 14.02 k (14,020) being females, making up 17.2% of the Coonoor total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1070 females for every 1000 males.
Coonoor Literacy Rate
Coonoor Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Coonoor Tehsil is 94.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Coonoor Tehsil is 82.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Coonoor Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.64%, while in the rural regions of Coonoor Tehsil, it is around 81.68%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Coonoor
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.27 | 94.08 | 82.56 |
| Urban Area | 89.64 | 94.79 | 84.51 |
| Rural Area | 81.68 | 90.56 | 73.5 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Coonoor
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.73 | 93.37 | 80.09 |
| Christian | 94.17 | 96.92 | 91.69 |
| Muslim | 91.13 | 95.6 | 86.74 |
| Jain | 98.07 | 100 | 95.98 |
Coonoor Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Coonoor Tehsil is 53.80 k (53,803) with 26.39 k (26,394) males and 27.41 k (27,409) females, which is 34.11% of Coonoor Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Coonoor Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Coonoor Tehsil is 2.35 k (2,354) with 1.20 k (1,199) males and 1.16 k (1,155) females, which is 1.49% of Coonoor Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Coonoor
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 1003 |
| Rural Area | 1070 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Coonoor
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 999 |
| Christian | 1095 |
| Muslim | 1007 |
| Jain | 900 |
Coonoor Area & Households
The Total Area of Coonoor Tehsil is 232.41 Square KM, with a population density of 679 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Coonoor Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Coonoor Tehsil are 4.The Total Number of households in Coonoor Tehsil are 44.20 k(44,197).
Coonoor Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Coonoor Tehsil, there are about 73.10 k (73,097) workers, making up nearly 46.34% of the Coonoor Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.59 k (46,590) are male workers, and about 26.51 k (26,507) are female workers.
Coonoor - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,165) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,663) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,007) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,240) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,473) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,706) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,939) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,033) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,027) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,020) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,014) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,007) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,000) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Coonoor Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.70 Lac (1,70,000), with a male population of 83.63 k (83,634) and a female population of 86.38 k (86,380). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Coonoor Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.