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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Thiruvallur Population Census 2011
- Thiruvallur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 33,25,823 | 89.21% |
| Christian | 2,33,633 | 6.27% |
| Muslim | 1,43,093 | 3.84% |
| Religion not stated | 18,959 | 0.51% |
| Jain | 3,693 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1,422 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 951 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 530 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThiruvallur 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 |
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% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 40.18 Lac (40,18,223) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 40.18 Lac (40,18,069) | 7.78% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 40.18 Lac (40,17,914) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 40.18 Lac (40,17,760) | 7.77% | 0 % ↓ |
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 0.31%.