Uthamapalayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Uthamapalayam Tehsil has a population of 4.35 Lac (4,35,069) with 2.17 Lac (2,17,142) males and 2.18 Lac (2,17,927) females.The sex ratio in Uthamapalayam is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 39.51 k (39,512) which is 9.08% of Uthamapalayam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Uthamapalayam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Theni District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Uthamapalayam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Uthamapalayam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.64 Lac (4,63,809), indicating a 6.61% increased from Uthamapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.33 Lac.
Uthamapalayam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Uthamapalayam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.65 Lac (4,65,184), projecting a 6.92% increased from Uthamapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.
Uthamapalayam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Uthamapalayam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.80 Lac (3,79,830), accounting for 87.3% of the Uthamapalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.90 Lac (1,89,870), and the Hindu female population is around 1.90 Lac (1,89,960).
Uthamapalayam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Uthamapalayam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.56 k (30,560), accounting for 7.02% of the Uthamapalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.12 k (15,121), and the Muslim female population is around 15.44 k (15,439).
Uthamapalayam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,79,830 | 87.3% |
| Muslim | 30,560 | 7.02% |
| Christian | 23,490 | 5.4% |
| Religion not stated | 1,068 | 0.25% |
| Buddhist | 53 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 44 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 17 | 0% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationUthamapalayam Urban Population
The Urban population of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 2.93 Lac (2,92,919), with 1.46 Lac (1,45,560) being males and 1.47 Lac (1,47,359) being females, making up 67.33% of the Uthamapalayam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Uthamapalayam Rural Population
The Rural population of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,42,150), with 71.58 k (71,582) being males and 70.57 k (70,568) being females, making up 32.67% of the Uthamapalayam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Uthamapalayam Literacy Rate
Uthamapalayam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 85.52 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 70.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Uthamapalayam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.82%, while in the rural regions of Uthamapalayam Tehsil, it is around 73.97%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Uthamapalayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.9 | 85.52 | 70.37 |
| Urban Area | 79.82 | 86.88 | 72.89 |
| Rural Area | 73.97 | 82.76 | 65.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Uthamapalayam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.54 | 84.62 | 68.51 |
| Muslim | 90.87 | 94.73 | 87.13 |
| Christian | 83.5 | 88.6 | 78.6 |
| Religion not stated | 79.52 | 87.33 | 72.1 |
Uthamapalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 72.45 k (72,449) with 36.02 k (36,021) males and 36.43 k (36,428) females, which is 16.65% of Uthamapalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Uthamapalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 300 (300) with 156 (156) males and 144 (144) females, which is 0.07% of Uthamapalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Uthamapalayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1004 |
| Urban Area | 1013 |
| Rural Area | 986 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Uthamapalayam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1001 |
| Muslim | 1022 |
| Christian | 1031 |
| Religion not stated | 1050 |
Uthamapalayam Area & Households
The Total Area of Uthamapalayam Tehsil is 831.36 Square KM, with a population density of 523 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Uthamapalayam Tehsil are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Uthamapalayam Tehsil are 32.The Total Number of households in Uthamapalayam Tehsil are 1.18 Lac(1,18,381).
Uthamapalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Uthamapalayam Tehsil, there are about 2.09 Lac (2,08,752) workers, making up nearly 47.98% of the Uthamapalayam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.28 Lac (1,28,305) are male workers, and about 80.45 k (80,447) are female workers.
Uthamapalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.64 Lac (4,63,809) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.65 Lac (4,65,184) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.66 Lac (4,66,133) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.67 Lac (4,66,776) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,419) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.68 Lac (4,68,061) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,704) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,962) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,944) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,926) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,908) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,890) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,872) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Uthamapalayam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.69 Lac (4,68,872), with a male population of 2.32 Lac (2,31,807) and a female population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,081). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Uthamapalayam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.