Thoothukkudi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thoothukkudi District has a population of 17.50 Lac (17,50,176) with 8.65 Lac (8,65,021) males and 8.85 Lac (8,85,155) females.The sex ratio in Thoothukkudi is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thoothukkudi District is 1.84 Lac (1,83,763) which is 10.5% of Thoothukkudi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thoothukkudi District is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Thoothukkudi District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Thoothukkudi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thoothukkudi District current estimated population is projected to be 18.66 Lac (18,65,789), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thoothukkudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.48 Lac.
Thoothukkudi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thoothukkudi District estimated population is projected to be 18.71 Lac (18,71,322), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thoothukkudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.51 Lac.
Thoothukkudi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thoothukkudi District, with a total Hindu population of 13.74 Lac (13,73,920), accounting for 78.5% of the Thoothukkudi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.81 Lac (6,80,881), and the Hindu female population is around 6.93 Lac (6,93,039).
Thoothukkudi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Thoothukkudi District, with a total Christian population of 2.92 Lac (2,91,908), accounting for 16.68% of the Thoothukkudi District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.43 Lac (1,43,462), and the Christian female population is around 1.48 Lac (1,48,446).
Thoothukkudi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,73,920 | 78.5% |
| Christian | 2,91,908 | 16.68% |
| Muslim | 80,740 | 4.61% |
| Religion not stated | 3,030 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 286 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 127 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 112 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 53 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThoothukkudi Urban Population
The Urban population of Thoothukkudi District is 8.77 Lac (8,76,802), with 4.35 Lac (4,34,660) being males and 4.42 Lac (4,42,142) being females, making up 50.1% of the Thoothukkudi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Thoothukkudi Rural Population
The Rural population of Thoothukkudi District is 8.73 Lac (8,73,374), with 4.30 Lac (4,30,361) being males and 4.43 Lac (4,43,013) being females, making up 49.9% of the Thoothukkudi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.
Thoothukkudi Literacy Rate
Thoothukkudi District has a literacy rate of 86.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thoothukkudi District is 91.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thoothukkudi District is 81.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thoothukkudi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.16%, while in the rural regions of Thoothukkudi District, it is around 82.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thoothukkudi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.16 | 91.14 | 81.33 |
| Urban Area | 90.16 | 93.74 | 86.66 |
| Rural Area | 82.16 | 88.52 | 76.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thoothukkudi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.35 | 90.2 | 78.65 |
| Christian | 92.81 | 94.29 | 91.39 |
| Muslim | 93.18 | 96.17 | 90.44 |
| Religion not stated | 82.97 | 92.04 | 75.95 |
Thoothukkudi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thoothukkudi District is 3.48 Lac (3,47,895) with 1.73 Lac (1,72,663) males and 1.75 Lac (1,75,232) females, which is 19.88% of Thoothukkudi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Thoothukkudi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thoothukkudi District is 4.91 k (4,911) with 2.47 k (2,466) males and 2.45 k (2,445) females, which is 0.28% of Thoothukkudi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thoothukkudi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1024 |
| Urban Area | 1018 |
| Rural Area | 1030 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thoothukkudi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1018 |
| Christian | 1035 |
| Muslim | 1072 |
| Religion not stated | 1230 |
Thoothukkudi Area & Households
The Total Area of Thoothukkudi District is 4,745 Square KM, with a population density of 369 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thoothukkudi District are 35 and the Total Number of Villages in Thoothukkudi District are 439.The Total Number of households in Thoothukkudi District are 4.62 Lac(4,62,010).
Thoothukkudi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thoothukkudi District, there are about 7.48 Lac (7,48,095) workers, making up nearly 42.74% of the Thoothukkudi District total population. Out of these, around 5.04 Lac (5,03,727) are male workers, and about 2.44 Lac (2,44,368) are female workers.
Thoothukkudi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.66 Lac (18,65,789) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 18.71 Lac (18,71,322) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 18.75 Lac (18,75,139) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 18.78 Lac (18,77,724) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 18.80 Lac (18,80,310) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 18.83 Lac (18,82,895) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 18.85 Lac (18,85,480) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 18.87 Lac (18,86,519) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 18.86 Lac (18,86,447) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 18.86 Lac (18,86,374) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 18.86 Lac (18,86,302) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 18.86 Lac (18,86,229) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 18.86 Lac (18,86,157) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thoothukkudi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.86 Lac (18,86,157), with a male population of 9.23 Lac (9,23,440) and a female population of 9.63 Lac (9,62,951). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thoothukkudi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.