Gudalur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gudalur Tehsil has a population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,768) with 51.50 k (51,497) males and 53.27 k (53,271) females.The sex ratio in Gudalur is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gudalur Tehsil is 11.47 k (11,473) which is 10.95% of Gudalur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gudalur Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gudalur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the The Nilgiris District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Gudalur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gudalur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 Lac (1,11,689), indicating a 6.61% increased from Gudalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 54.67 k, and the estimated female population is 57.03 k.
Gudalur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gudalur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.12 Lac (1,12,020), projecting a 6.92% increased from Gudalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 54.81 k, and the estimated female population is 57.22 k.
Gudalur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gudalur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 63.96 k (63,964), accounting for 61.05% of the Gudalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.62 k (31,620), and the Hindu female population is around 32.34 k (32,344).
Gudalur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gudalur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 28.17 k (28,172), accounting for 26.89% of the Gudalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.72 k (13,715), and the Muslim female population is around 14.46 k (14,457).
Gudalur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63,964 | 61.05% |
| Muslim | 28,172 | 26.89% |
| Christian | 12,520 | 11.95% |
| Religion not stated | 89 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 9 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 7 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGudalur Urban Population
The Urban population of Gudalur Tehsil is 96.43 k (96,432), with 47.40 k (47,395) being males and 49.04 k (49,037) being females, making up 92.04% of the Gudalur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Gudalur Rural Population
The Rural population of Gudalur Tehsil is 8.34 k (8,336), with 4.10 k (4,102) being males and 4.23 k (4,234) being females, making up 7.96% of the Gudalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Gudalur Literacy Rate
Gudalur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gudalur Tehsil is 91.37 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gudalur Tehsil is 82.27 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gudalur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.26%, while in the rural regions of Gudalur Tehsil, it is around 80.51%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gudalur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.73 | 91.37 | 82.27 |
| Urban Area | 87.26 | 91.94 | 82.78 |
| Rural Area | 80.51 | 84.82 | 76.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gudalur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.29 | 88.85 | 77.87 |
| Muslim | 90.93 | 94.61 | 87.48 |
| Christian | 95.05 | 97.38 | 92.85 |
| Religion not stated | 82.35 | 82.14 | 82.5 |
Gudalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gudalur Tehsil is 27.80 k (27,800) with 13.72 k (13,717) males and 14.08 k (14,083) females, which is 26.53% of Gudalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Gudalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gudalur Tehsil is 6.62 k (6,616) with 3.24 k (3,237) males and 3.38 k (3,379) females, which is 6.31% of Gudalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1044 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gudalur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1035 |
| Urban Area | 1035 |
| Rural Area | 1033 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gudalur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1023 |
| Muslim | 1055 |
| Christian | 1049 |
| Religion not stated | 1343 |
Gudalur Area & Households
The Total Area of Gudalur Tehsil is 507.09 Square KM, with a population density of 207 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gudalur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Gudalur Tehsil are 3.The Total Number of households in Gudalur Tehsil are 25.08 k(25,075).
Gudalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gudalur Tehsil, there are about 42.93 k (42,926) workers, making up nearly 40.97% of the Gudalur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.36 k (28,356) are male workers, and about 14.57 k (14,570) are female workers.
Gudalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.12 Lac (1,11,689) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.12 Lac (1,12,020) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.12 Lac (1,12,249) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.12 Lac (1,12,404) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,558) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,713) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,868) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,930) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,926) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,921) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,917) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,913) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.13 Lac (1,12,908) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gudalur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.13 Lac (1,12,908), with a male population of 54.98 k (54,975) and a female population of 57.95 k (57,953). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Gudalur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.