Ettayapuram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ettayapuram Tehsil has a population of 74.99 k (74,991) with 36.49 k (36,490) males and 38.50 k (38,501) females.The sex ratio in Ettayapuram is 1056, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 7.27 k (7,265) which is 9.69% of Ettayapuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ettayapuram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Ettayapuram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ettayapuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 79.95 k (79,945), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ettayapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 38.74 k, and the estimated female population is 41.22 k.
Ettayapuram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ettayapuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 80.18 k (80,182), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ettayapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 38.84 k, and the estimated female population is 41.35 k.
Ettayapuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ettayapuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 71.31 k (71,311), accounting for 95.09% of the Ettayapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 34.75 k (34,748), and the Hindu female population is around 36.56 k (36,563).
Ettayapuram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Ettayapuram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.98 k (2,980), accounting for 3.97% of the Ettayapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.41 k (1,413), and the Christian female population is around 1.57 k (1,567).
Ettayapuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71,311 | 95.09% |
| Christian | 2,980 | 3.97% |
| Muslim | 576 | 0.77% |
| Religion not stated | 117 | 0.16% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEttayapuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 12.77 k (12,772), with 6.30 k (6,303) being males and 6.47 k (6,469) being females, making up 17.03% of the Ettayapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Ettayapuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 62.22 k (62,219), with 30.19 k (30,187) being males and 32.03 k (32,032) being females, making up 82.97% of the Ettayapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1062 females for every 1000 males.
Ettayapuram Literacy Rate
Ettayapuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.58% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 85.77 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 67.94 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ettayapuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.52%, while in the rural regions of Ettayapuram Tehsil, it is around 75.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ettayapuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.58 | 85.77 | 67.94 |
| Urban Area | 82.52 | 90.91 | 74.41 |
| Rural Area | 75.34 | 84.68 | 66.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ettayapuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.15 | 85.47 | 67.36 |
| Christian | 84.74 | 90.94 | 79.17 |
| Muslim | 88.09 | 96.37 | 80.78 |
| Religion not stated | 74.49 | 84.78 | 65.38 |
Ettayapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ettayapuram Tehsil is 19.41 k (19,409) with 9.43 k (9,431) males and 9.98 k (9,978) females, which is 25.88% of Ettayapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1059 females for every 1000 males.
Ettayapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ettayapuram Tehsil is 47 (47) with 20 (20) males and 27 (27) females, which is 0.06% of Ettayapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1350 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ettayapuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1056 |
| Urban Area | 1027 |
| Rural Area | 1062 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ettayapuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1053 |
| Christian | 1109 |
| Muslim | 1126 |
| Religion not stated | 1167 |
Ettayapuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Ettayapuram Tehsil is 495.47 Square KM, with a population density of 151 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ettayapuram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ettayapuram Tehsil are 55.The Total Number of households in Ettayapuram Tehsil are 22.16 k(22,161).
Ettayapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ettayapuram Tehsil, there are about 40.15 k (40,149) workers, making up nearly 53.54% of the Ettayapuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 22.54 k (22,538) are male workers, and about 17.61 k (17,611) are female workers.
Ettayapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.95 k (79,945) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 80.18 k (80,182) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 80.35 k (80,346) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 80.46 k (80,457) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 80.57 k (80,567) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 80.68 k (80,678) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 80.79 k (80,789) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 80.83 k (80,833) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 80.83 k (80,830) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 80.83 k (80,827) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 80.82 k (80,824) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 80.82 k (80,821) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 80.82 k (80,818) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ettayapuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 80.82 k (80,818), with a male population of 38.96 k (38,955) and a female population of 41.89 k (41,885). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ettayapuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.