Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Thiruvallur District

Thiruvallur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Thiruvallur District has a population of 37.28 Lac (37,28,104) with 18.76 Lac (18,76,062) males and 18.52 Lac (18,52,042) females.The sex ratio in Thiruvallur is 988, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thiruvallur District is 4.06 Lac (4,05,669) which is 10.88% of Thiruvallur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thiruvallur District is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Thiruvallur District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.

37.28 Lac

Toatl Population

18.76 Lac

Male Population

18.52 Lac

Female Population

Thiruvallur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Thiruvallur District current estimated population is projected to be 39.74 Lac (39,74,373), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thiruvallur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.83 Lac.

Thiruvallur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Thiruvallur District estimated population is projected to be 39.86 Lac (39,86,159), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thiruvallur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.89 Lac.

Thiruvallur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Thiruvallur District, with a total Hindu population of 33.26 Lac (33,25,823), accounting for 89.21% of the Thiruvallur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.76 Lac (16,75,682), and the Hindu female population is around 16.50 Lac (16,50,141).

Thiruvallur Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Thiruvallur District, with a total Christian population of 2.34 Lac (2,33,633), accounting for 6.27% of the Thiruvallur District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.16 Lac (1,16,016), and the Christian female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,17,617).

Thiruvallur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu33,25,82389.21%
Christian2,33,6336.27%
Muslim1,43,0933.84%
Religion not stated18,9590.51%
Jain3,6930.1%
Sikh1,4220.04%
Buddhist9510.03%
Other religions and persuasions5300.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Thiruvallur Urban Population

The Urban population of Thiruvallur District is 24.28 Lac (24,28,395), with 12.26 Lac (12,25,600) being males and 12.03 Lac (12,02,795) being females, making up 65.14% of the Thiruvallur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Thiruvallur Rural Population

The Rural population of Thiruvallur District is 13.00 Lac (12,99,709), with 6.50 Lac (6,50,462) being males and 6.49 Lac (6,49,247) being females, making up 34.86% of the Thiruvallur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Thiruvallur Literacy Rate

Thiruvallur District has a literacy rate of 84.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thiruvallur District is 89.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thiruvallur District is 78.32 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thiruvallur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.25%, while in the rural regions of Thiruvallur District, it is around 74.25%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thiruvallur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.03 89.69 78.32
Urban Area 89.25 93.53 84.92
Rural Area 74.25 82.45 66.09

Literacy Rate by Religion in Thiruvallur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 83.34 89.26 77.36
Christian 91.94 94.85 89.1
Muslim 86.29 90.8 81.72
Religion not stated 87.35 93.24 82.89

Thiruvallur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thiruvallur District is 8.22 Lac (8,21,646) with 4.11 Lac (4,10,526) males and 4.11 Lac (4,11,120) females, which is 22.04% of Thiruvallur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Thiruvallur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thiruvallur District is 47.24 k (47,243) with 23.69 k (23,692) males and 23.55 k (23,551) females, which is 1.27% of Thiruvallur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thiruvallur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 988
Urban Area 982
Rural Area 999

Sex Ratio by Religion in Thiruvallur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 985
Christian 1014
Muslim 979
Religion not stated 1222

Thiruvallur Area & Households

The Total Area of Thiruvallur District is 3,394 Square KM, with a population density of 1,098 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thiruvallur District are 58 and the Total Number of Villages in Thiruvallur District are 617.The Total Number of households in Thiruvallur District are 9.47 Lac(9,46,949).

Thiruvallur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Thiruvallur District, there are about 15.38 Lac (15,38,054) workers, making up nearly 41.26% of the Thiruvallur District total population. Out of these, around 11.04 Lac (11,03,563) are male workers, and about 4.34 Lac (4,34,491) are female workers.

Thiruvallur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Thiruvallur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,11,211, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 37,28,104 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 35.33% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.42%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Thiruvallur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 6,11,211 to 37,28,104.
  • The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 35.33%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 6.11 Lac 0 - 3.08 Lac 3.03 Lac
1911 6.55 Lac 43.99 k 7.196860004 3.29 Lac 3.27 Lac
1921 6.88 Lac 33.30 k 5.082425339 3.47 Lac 3.42 Lac
1931 7.52 Lac 63.07 k 9.160216645 3.79 Lac 3.72 Lac
1941 8.25 Lac 73.69 k 9.804581627 4.19 Lac 4.06 Lac
1951 8.89 Lac 63.44 k 7.68683619 4.51 Lac 4.37 Lac
1961 9.82 Lac 93.04 k 10.46955578 5.02 Lac 4.80 Lac
1971 12.98 Lac 3.16 Lac 32.21802669 6.69 Lac 6.29 Lac
1981 17.18 Lac 4.20 Lac 32.39213638 8.80 Lac 8.38 Lac
1991 22.39 Lac 5.20 Lac 30.26476197 11.44 Lac 10.95 Lac
2001 27.55 Lac 5.16 Lac 23.05802376 13.97 Lac 13.57 Lac
2011 37.28 Lac 9.73 Lac 35.33336528 18.76 Lac 18.52 Lac

Historical Population of Thiruvallur by Census Year 1901-2011

Thiruvallur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 39.74 Lac (39,74,373) 6.61%
2025 39.86 Lac (39,86,159) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 39.94 Lac (39,94,291) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 40.00 Lac (39,99,798) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 40.05 Lac (40,05,305) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 40.11 Lac (40,10,812) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 40.16 Lac (40,16,319) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 40.19 Lac (40,18,532) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 40.18 Lac (40,18,378) 7.79%
2033 40.18 Lac (40,18,223) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 40.18 Lac (40,18,069) 7.78%
2035 40.18 Lac (40,17,914) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 40.18 Lac (40,17,760) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Thiruvallur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 40.18 Lac (40,17,760), with a male population of 20.03 Lac (20,02,761) and a female population of 20.15 Lac (20,14,818). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thiruvallur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Thiruvallur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Thiruvallur is 37.28 Lac (37,28,104).

The estimated population of Thiruvallur in 2024 is approximately 39.74 Lac (39,74,373).

Hindu constitute 89.21% of Thiruvallur population, amounting to approximately 33.26 Lac (33,25,823) people.

Christian constitute 6.27% of Thiruvallur population, totaling around 2.34 Lac (2,33,633) people.

Hindu: 89.21%, Christian: 6.27%, Muslim: 3.84%, Religion not stated: 0.51%, Jain: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Thiruvallur is 8.22 Lac (22.04%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 47.24 k (1.27%).

In Thiruvallur, 24.28 Lac (65.14%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 13.00 Lac (34.86%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thiruvallur is 84.03%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 78.32%.

The sex ratio in Thiruvallur is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Thiruvallur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.