Gummidipoondi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gummidipoondi Tehsil has a population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,541) with 95.80 k (95,799) males and 94.74 k (94,742) females.The sex ratio in Gummidipoondi is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 21.58 k (21,584) which is 11.33% of Gummidipoondi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gummidipoondi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thiruvallur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

1.91 Lac

Toatl Population

95.80 k

Male Population

94.74 k

Female Population

Gummidipoondi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gummidipoondi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.03 Lac (2,03,128), indicating a 6.61% increased from Gummidipoondi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Gummidipoondi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gummidipoondi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,03,731), projecting a 6.92% increased from Gummidipoondi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Gummidipoondi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gummidipoondi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.79 Lac (1,78,594), accounting for 93.73% of the Gummidipoondi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 89.80 k (89,802), and the Hindu female population is around 88.79 k (88,792).

Gummidipoondi Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Gummidipoondi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 6.07 k (6,072), accounting for 3.19% of the Gummidipoondi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 3.09 k (3,092), and the Christian female population is around 2.98 k (2,980).

Gummidipoondi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,78,59493.73%
Christian6,0723.19%
Muslim5,3742.82%
Religion not stated3900.2%
Sikh520.03%
Jain490.03%
Other religions and persuasions60%
Buddhist40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gummidipoondi Urban Population

The Urban population of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 31.19 k (31,185), with 15.75 k (15,753) being males and 15.43 k (15,432) being females, making up 16.37% of the Gummidipoondi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Gummidipoondi Rural Population

The Rural population of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,59,356), with 80.05 k (80,046) being males and 79.31 k (79,310) being females, making up 83.63% of the Gummidipoondi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Gummidipoondi Literacy Rate

Gummidipoondi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 80.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 63.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gummidipoondi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.48%, while in the rural regions of Gummidipoondi Tehsil, it is around 69.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gummidipoondi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.86 80.03 63.62
Urban Area 83.48 89.48 77.34
Rural Area 69.6 78.17 60.98

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gummidipoondi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71 79.33 62.59
Christian 87.6 92.54 82.5
Muslim 82.15 88.54 75.88
Religion not stated 78.1 86.15 72.43

Gummidipoondi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 49.85 k (49,849) with 24.82 k (24,815) males and 25.03 k (25,034) females, which is 26.16% of Gummidipoondi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Gummidipoondi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 5.10 k (5,100) with 2.52 k (2,518) males and 2.58 k (2,582) females, which is 2.68% of Gummidipoondi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gummidipoondi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 989
Urban Area 980
Rural Area 991

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gummidipoondi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 989
Christian 964
Muslim 1010
Religion not stated 1268

Gummidipoondi Area & Households

The Total Area of Gummidipoondi Tehsil is 425.47 Square KM, with a population density of 448 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gummidipoondi Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Gummidipoondi Tehsil are 80.The Total Number of households in Gummidipoondi Tehsil are 50.14 k(50,144).

Gummidipoondi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gummidipoondi Tehsil, there are about 85.41 k (85,410) workers, making up nearly 44.82% of the Gummidipoondi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.67 k (57,666) are male workers, and about 27.74 k (27,744) are female workers.

Gummidipoondi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.03 Lac (2,03,128) 6.61%
2025 2.04 Lac (2,03,731) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.04 Lac (2,04,146) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.04 Lac (2,04,428) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.05 Lac (2,04,709) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.05 Lac (2,04,990) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.05 Lac (2,05,272) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.05 Lac (2,05,385) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.05 Lac (2,05,377) 7.79%
2033 2.05 Lac (2,05,369) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.05 Lac (2,05,361) 7.78%
2035 2.05 Lac (2,05,353) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.05 Lac (2,05,346) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Gummidipoondi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.05 Lac (2,05,346), with a male population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,269) and a female population of 1.03 Lac (1,03,069). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Gummidipoondi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Gummidipoondi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gummidipoondi is 1.91 Lac (1,90,541).

The estimated population of Gummidipoondi in 2024 is approximately 2.03 Lac (2,03,128).

Hindu constitute 93.73% of Gummidipoondi population, amounting to approximately 1.79 Lac (1,78,594) people.

Christian constitute 3.19% of Gummidipoondi population, totaling around 6.07 k (6,072) people.

Hindu: 93.73%, Christian: 3.19%, Muslim: 2.82%, Religion not stated: 0.2%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gummidipoondi is 49.85 k (26.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5.10 k (2.68%).

In Gummidipoondi, 31.19 k (16.37%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.59 Lac (83.63%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gummidipoondi is 71.86%, with male literacy at 80.03% and female literacy at 63.62%.

The sex ratio in Gummidipoondi is 989 females for every 1000 males.

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