Kovilpatti Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kovilpatti Tehsil has a population of 3.21 Lac (3,21,323) with 1.58 Lac (1,57,825) males and 1.63 Lac (1,63,498) females.The sex ratio in Kovilpatti is 1036, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 30.98 k (30,980) which is 9.64% of Kovilpatti Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kovilpatti Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kovilpatti Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kovilpatti Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.43 Lac (3,42,549), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kovilpatti's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.75 Lac.
Kovilpatti Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kovilpatti Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.44 Lac (3,43,565), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kovilpatti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Kovilpatti Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kovilpatti Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.93 Lac (2,93,128), accounting for 91.23% of the Kovilpatti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.44 Lac (1,44,031), and the Hindu female population is around 1.49 Lac (1,49,097).
Kovilpatti Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kovilpatti Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 20.83 k (20,826), accounting for 6.48% of the Kovilpatti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 10.22 k (10,219), and the Christian female population is around 10.61 k (10,607).
Kovilpatti Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,93,128 | 91.23% |
| Christian | 20,826 | 6.48% |
| Muslim | 6,285 | 1.96% |
| Religion not stated | 1,010 | 0.31% |
| Sikh | 29 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 27 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKovilpatti Urban Population
The Urban population of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 1.91 Lac (1,90,852), with 93.38 k (93,377) being males and 97.48 k (97,475) being females, making up 59.4% of the Kovilpatti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1044 females for every 1000 males.
Kovilpatti Rural Population
The Rural population of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,30,471), with 64.45 k (64,448) being males and 66.02 k (66,023) being females, making up 40.6% of the Kovilpatti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Kovilpatti Literacy Rate
Kovilpatti Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 88.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 74.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kovilpatti Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.48%, while in the rural regions of Kovilpatti Tehsil, it is around 74.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kovilpatti
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.5 | 88.29 | 74.99 |
| Urban Area | 86.48 | 91.88 | 81.34 |
| Rural Area | 74.14 | 83.02 | 65.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kovilpatti
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.95 | 87.9 | 74.28 |
| Christian | 87.46 | 91.91 | 83.22 |
| Muslim | 87.58 | 93.78 | 81.62 |
| Religion not stated | 78.92 | 93.46 | 68.26 |
Kovilpatti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kovilpatti Tehsil is 69.25 k (69,245) with 33.93 k (33,932) males and 35.31 k (35,313) females, which is 21.55% of Kovilpatti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Kovilpatti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kovilpatti Tehsil is 1.35 k (1,350) with 682 (682) males and 668 (668) females, which is 0.42% of Kovilpatti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kovilpatti
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1036 |
| Urban Area | 1044 |
| Rural Area | 1025 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kovilpatti
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1036 |
| Christian | 1038 |
| Muslim | 1031 |
| Religion not stated | 1312 |
Kovilpatti Area & Households
The Total Area of Kovilpatti Tehsil is 823.37 Square KM, with a population density of 390 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kovilpatti Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Kovilpatti Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Kovilpatti Tehsil are 89.00 k(89,004).
Kovilpatti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kovilpatti Tehsil, there are about 1.56 Lac (1,55,577) workers, making up nearly 48.42% of the Kovilpatti Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 94.70 k (94,700) are male workers, and about 60.88 k (60,877) are female workers.
Kovilpatti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,549) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,565) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,266) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,741) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,215) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,690) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,165) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,355) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,342) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,329) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,315) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,302) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,289) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kovilpatti Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.46 Lac (3,46,289), with a male population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,484) and a female population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,868). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kovilpatti Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.