Villages In Ottapidaram Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Ottapidaram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ottapidaram Tehsil has a population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,356) with 61.71 k (61,709) males and 61.65 k (61,647) females.The sex ratio in Ottapidaram is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 12.90 k (12,904) which is 10.46% of Ottapidaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ottapidaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

1.23 Lac

Toatl Population

61.71 k

Male Population

61.65 k

Female Population

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  1. Ottapidaram Population Census 2011
  2. Ottapidaram Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Ottapidaram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ottapidaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,31,505), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ottapidaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.52 k, and the estimated female population is 65.99 k.

Ottapidaram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ottapidaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,31,895), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ottapidaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 65.68 k, and the estimated female population is 66.22 k.

Ottapidaram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ottapidaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,260), accounting for 88.57% of the Ottapidaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.67 k (54,670), and the Hindu female population is around 54.59 k (54,590).

Ottapidaram Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Ottapidaram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 13.33 k (13,329), accounting for 10.81% of the Ottapidaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 6.65 k (6,653), and the Christian female population is around 6.68 k (6,676).

Ottapidaram Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,09,26088.57%
Christian13,32910.81%
Muslim4540.37%
Religion not stated2560.21%
Buddhist260.02%
Sikh250.02%
Jain60%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ottapidaram Urban Population

The Urban population of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 8.01 k (8,012), with 4.12 k (4,117) being males and 3.90 k (3,895) being females, making up 6.5% of the Ottapidaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Ottapidaram Rural Population

The Rural population of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,15,344), with 57.59 k (57,592) being males and 57.75 k (57,752) being females, making up 93.5% of the Ottapidaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Ottapidaram Literacy Rate

Ottapidaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 87.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 73.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ottapidaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.23%, while in the rural regions of Ottapidaram Tehsil, it is around 80.34%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ottapidaram

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.72 87.55 73.92
Urban Area 86.23 90.91 81.34
Rural Area 80.34 87.31 73.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ottapidaram

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 79.95 87.28 72.65
Christian 86.99 89.63 84.37
Muslim 79.4 88.83 69.27
Religion not stated 86.93 92.05 82.88

Ottapidaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ottapidaram Tehsil is 51.22 k (51,216) with 25.73 k (25,728) males and 25.49 k (25,488) females, which is 41.52% of Ottapidaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Ottapidaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ottapidaram Tehsil is 162 (162) with 74 (74) males and 88 (88) females, which is 0.13% of Ottapidaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1190 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ottapidaram

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 999
Urban Area 947
Rural Area 1003

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ottapidaram

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 999
Christian 1004
Muslim 949
Religion not stated 1065

Ottapidaram Area & Households

The Total Area of Ottapidaram Tehsil is 749.46 Square KM, with a population density of 165 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ottapidaram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ottapidaram Tehsil are 63.The Total Number of households in Ottapidaram Tehsil are 32.96 k(32,955).

Ottapidaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ottapidaram Tehsil, there are about 61.26 k (61,258) workers, making up nearly 49.66% of the Ottapidaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.26 k (36,264) are male workers, and about 24.99 k (24,994) are female workers.

Ottapidaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.32 Lac (1,31,505) 6.61% ↑
2025 1.32 Lac (1,31,895) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 1.32 Lac (1,32,164) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 1.32 Lac (1,32,346) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 1.33 Lac (1,32,529) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 1.33 Lac (1,32,711) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 1.33 Lac (1,32,893) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 1.33 Lac (1,32,966) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 1.33 Lac (1,32,961) 7.79% ↓
2033 1.33 Lac (1,32,956) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 1.33 Lac (1,32,951) 7.78% ↓
2035 1.33 Lac (1,32,946) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 1.33 Lac (1,32,941) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Ottapidaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.33 Lac (1,32,941), with a male population of 65.88 k (65,877) and a female population of 67.07 k (67,066). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ottapidaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Ottapidaram Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ottapidaram is 1.23 Lac (1,23,356).

The estimated population of Ottapidaram in 2024 is approximately 1.32 Lac (1,31,505).

Hindu constitute 88.57% of Ottapidaram population, amounting to approximately 1.09 Lac (1,09,260) people.

Christian constitute 10.81% of Ottapidaram population, totaling around 13.33 k (13,329) people.

Hindu: 88.57%, Christian: 10.81%, Muslim: 0.37%, Religion not stated: 0.21%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ottapidaram is 51.22 k (41.52%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 162 (0.13%).

In Ottapidaram, 8.01 k (6.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.15 Lac (93.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ottapidaram is 80.72%, with male literacy at 87.55% and female literacy at 73.92%.

The sex ratio in Ottapidaram is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Ottapidaram population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.