Thiruvarur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thiruvarur District has a population of 12.64 Lac (12,64,277) with 6.27 Lac (6,26,693) males and 6.38 Lac (6,37,584) females.The sex ratio in Thiruvarur is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thiruvarur District is 1.22 Lac (1,21,973) which is 9.65% of Thiruvarur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thiruvarur District is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Thiruvarur District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Thiruvarur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thiruvarur District current estimated population is projected to be 13.48 Lac (13,47,792), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thiruvarur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.83 Lac.
Thiruvarur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thiruvarur District estimated population is projected to be 13.52 Lac (13,51,789), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thiruvarur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.85 Lac.
Thiruvarur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thiruvarur District, with a total Hindu population of 11.33 Lac (11,32,785), accounting for 89.6% of the Thiruvarur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.64 Lac (5,63,648), and the Hindu female population is around 5.69 Lac (5,69,137).
Thiruvarur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thiruvarur District, with a total Muslim population of 96.09 k (96,092), accounting for 7.6% of the Thiruvarur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 45.51 k (45,508), and the Muslim female population is around 50.58 k (50,584).
Thiruvarur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,32,785 | 89.6% |
| Muslim | 96,092 | 7.6% |
| Christian | 33,192 | 2.63% |
| Religion not stated | 1,456 | 0.12% |
| Jain | 279 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 258 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 151 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThiruvarur Urban Population
The Urban population of Thiruvarur District is 2.58 Lac (2,57,795), with 1.27 Lac (1,26,739) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,056) being females, making up 20.39% of the Thiruvarur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Thiruvarur Rural Population
The Rural population of Thiruvarur District is 10.06 Lac (10,06,482), with 5.00 Lac (4,99,954) being males and 5.07 Lac (5,06,528) being females, making up 79.61% of the Thiruvarur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Thiruvarur Literacy Rate
Thiruvarur District has a literacy rate of 82.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thiruvarur District is 89.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thiruvarur District is 76.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thiruvarur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.71%, while in the rural regions of Thiruvarur District, it is around 81.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thiruvarur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.86 | 89.13 | 76.72 |
| Urban Area | 89.71 | 93.79 | 85.79 |
| Rural Area | 81.1 | 87.96 | 74.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thiruvarur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.14 | 88.68 | 75.69 |
| Muslim | 91.21 | 94.96 | 87.92 |
| Christian | 83.87 | 89.24 | 78.64 |
| Religion not stated | 82.67 | 88.07 | 78.05 |
Thiruvarur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thiruvarur District is 4.31 Lac (4,30,927) with 2.15 Lac (2,14,717) males and 2.16 Lac (2,16,210) females, which is 34.08% of Thiruvarur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Thiruvarur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thiruvarur District is 3.03 k (3,034) with 1.47 k (1,466) males and 1.57 k (1,568) females, which is 0.24% of Thiruvarur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1070 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thiruvarur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1018 |
| Urban Area | 1035 |
| Rural Area | 1014 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thiruvarur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Muslim | 1112 |
| Christian | 1018 |
| Religion not stated | 1111 |
Thiruvarur Area & Households
The Total Area of Thiruvarur District is 2,274 Square KM, with a population density of 556 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thiruvarur District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Thiruvarur District are 547.The Total Number of households in Thiruvarur District are 3.27 Lac(3,27,219).
Thiruvarur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thiruvarur District, there are about 5.40 Lac (5,40,168) workers, making up nearly 42.73% of the Thiruvarur District total population. Out of these, around 3.70 Lac (3,69,853) are male workers, and about 1.70 Lac (1,70,315) are female workers.
Thiruvarur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.48 Lac (13,47,792) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 13.52 Lac (13,51,789) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 13.55 Lac (13,54,547) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 13.56 Lac (13,56,414) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 13.58 Lac (13,58,282) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 13.60 Lac (13,60,149) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 13.62 Lac (13,62,017) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 13.63 Lac (13,62,767) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 13.63 Lac (13,62,715) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 13.63 Lac (13,62,663) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 13.63 Lac (13,62,610) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 13.63 Lac (13,62,558) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 13.63 Lac (13,62,506) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thiruvarur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.63 Lac (13,62,506), with a male population of 6.69 Lac (6,69,017) and a female population of 6.94 Lac (6,93,622). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thiruvarur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.