Panthalur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Panthalur Tehsil has a population of 1.26 Lac (1,25,931) with 61.64 k (61,637) males and 64.29 k (64,294) females.The sex ratio in Panthalur is 1044, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Panthalur Tehsil is 13.04 k (13,036) which is 10.35% of Panthalur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Panthalur Tehsil is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Panthalur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the The Nilgiris District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Panthalur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Panthalur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.34 Lac (1,34,250), indicating a 6.61% increased from Panthalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.44 k, and the estimated female population is 68.83 k.
Panthalur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Panthalur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,34,648), projecting a 6.92% increased from Panthalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 65.61 k, and the estimated female population is 69.06 k.
Panthalur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Panthalur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 89.88 k (89,875), accounting for 71.37% of the Panthalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.20 k (44,204), and the Hindu female population is around 45.67 k (45,671).
Panthalur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Panthalur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.46 k (22,456), accounting for 17.83% of the Panthalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.73 k (10,734), and the Muslim female population is around 11.72 k (11,722).
Panthalur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89,875 | 71.37% |
| Muslim | 22,456 | 17.83% |
| Christian | 13,361 | 10.61% |
| Religion not stated | 177 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 27 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPanthalur Urban Population
The Urban population of Panthalur Tehsil is 44.59 k (44,590), with 21.91 k (21,911) being males and 22.68 k (22,679) being females, making up 35.41% of the Panthalur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1036 females for every 1000 males.
Panthalur Rural Population
The Rural population of Panthalur Tehsil is 81.34 k (81,341), with 39.73 k (39,726) being males and 41.62 k (41,615) being females, making up 64.59% of the Panthalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Panthalur Literacy Rate
Panthalur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Panthalur Tehsil is 92.1 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Panthalur Tehsil is 81.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Panthalur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.21%, while in the rural regions of Panthalur Tehsil, it is around 86.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Panthalur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.73 | 92.1 | 81.62 |
| Urban Area | 87.21 | 92.98 | 81.67 |
| Rural Area | 86.47 | 91.61 | 81.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Panthalur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.56 | 90.6 | 78.74 |
| Muslim | 90.9 | 95.24 | 86.97 |
| Christian | 94.52 | 97.11 | 92.01 |
| Religion not stated | 88.81 | 96.43 | 83.33 |
Panthalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Panthalur Tehsil is 49.30 k (49,295) with 24.32 k (24,319) males and 24.98 k (24,976) females, which is 39.14% of Panthalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Panthalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Panthalur Tehsil is 10.90 k (10,897) with 5.28 k (5,278) males and 5.62 k (5,619) females, which is 8.65% of Panthalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1065 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Panthalur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1044 |
| Urban Area | 1036 |
| Rural Area | 1048 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Panthalur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1034 |
| Muslim | 1093 |
| Christian | 1028 |
| Religion not stated | 1270 |
Panthalur Area & Households
The Total Area of Panthalur Tehsil is 218.05 Square KM, with a population density of 578 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Panthalur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Panthalur Tehsil are 4.The Total Number of households in Panthalur Tehsil are 30.62 k(30,615).
Panthalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Panthalur Tehsil, there are about 55.60 k (55,597) workers, making up nearly 44.15% of the Panthalur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 33.81 k (33,814) are male workers, and about 21.78 k (21,783) are female workers.
Panthalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.34 Lac (1,34,250) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,648) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,923) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.35 Lac (1,35,109) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.35 Lac (1,35,295) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.35 Lac (1,35,481) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,667) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,742) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,737) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,731) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,726) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,721) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,716) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Panthalur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.36 Lac (1,35,716), with a male population of 65.80 k (65,800) and a female population of 69.95 k (69,945). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Panthalur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.