Mathavaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mathavaram Tehsil has a population of 5.96 Lac (5,96,156) with 3.01 Lac (3,01,303) males and 2.95 Lac (2,94,853) females.The sex ratio in Mathavaram is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mathavaram Tehsil is 65.58 k (65,581) which is 11% of Mathavaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mathavaram Tehsil is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mathavaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thiruvallur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Mathavaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mathavaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.36 Lac (6,35,537), indicating a 6.61% increased from Mathavaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.16 Lac.
Mathavaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mathavaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.37 Lac (6,37,422), projecting a 6.92% increased from Mathavaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.17 Lac.
Mathavaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mathavaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.02 Lac (5,01,592), accounting for 84.14% of the Mathavaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.54 Lac (2,54,224), and the Hindu female population is around 2.47 Lac (2,47,368).
Mathavaram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Mathavaram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 53.36 k (53,361), accounting for 8.95% of the Mathavaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 26.46 k (26,455), and the Christian female population is around 26.91 k (26,906).
Mathavaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,01,592 | 84.14% |
| Christian | 53,361 | 8.95% |
| Muslim | 35,860 | 6.02% |
| Religion not stated | 3,410 | 0.57% |
| Jain | 1,168 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 369 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 252 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 144 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMathavaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Mathavaram Tehsil is 5.67 Lac (5,66,796), with 2.87 Lac (2,86,551) being males and 2.80 Lac (2,80,245) being females, making up 95.08% of the Mathavaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Mathavaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Mathavaram Tehsil is 29.36 k (29,360), with 14.75 k (14,752) being males and 14.61 k (14,608) being females, making up 4.92% of the Mathavaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Mathavaram Literacy Rate
Mathavaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mathavaram Tehsil is 92.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mathavaram Tehsil is 84.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mathavaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.58%, while in the rural regions of Mathavaram Tehsil, it is around 83.96%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mathavaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.35 | 92.58 | 84.05 |
| Urban Area | 88.58 | 92.7 | 84.38 |
| Rural Area | 83.96 | 90.26 | 77.63 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mathavaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.09 | 92.49 | 83.58 |
| Christian | 91.99 | 94.56 | 89.49 |
| Muslim | 86.34 | 90.69 | 81.98 |
| Religion not stated | 88.12 | 92.54 | 84.97 |
Mathavaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mathavaram Tehsil is 1.07 Lac (1,07,253) with 53.84 k (53,837) males and 53.42 k (53,416) females, which is 17.99% of Mathavaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Mathavaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mathavaram Tehsil is 1.70 k (1,700) with 815 (815) males and 885 (885) females, which is 0.29% of Mathavaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1086 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mathavaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 978 |
| Rural Area | 991 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mathavaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 974 |
| Christian | 1018 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Religion not stated | 1278 |
Mathavaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Mathavaram Tehsil is 126.79 Square KM, with a population density of 4,702 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mathavaram Tehsil are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Mathavaram Tehsil are 17.The Total Number of households in Mathavaram Tehsil are 1.51 Lac(1,50,990).
Mathavaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mathavaram Tehsil, there are about 2.23 Lac (2,22,993) workers, making up nearly 37.41% of the Mathavaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.77 Lac (1,77,266) are male workers, and about 45.73 k (45,727) are female workers.
Mathavaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.36 Lac (6,35,537) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.37 Lac (6,37,422) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.39 Lac (6,38,722) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.40 Lac (6,39,603) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.40 Lac (6,40,483) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.41 Lac (6,41,364) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.42 Lac (6,42,244) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,598) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,574) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,549) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,524) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,500) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.42 Lac (6,42,475) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mathavaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.42 Lac (6,42,475), with a male population of 3.22 Lac (3,21,652) and a female population of 3.21 Lac (3,20,768). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Mathavaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.