Tiruchendur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tiruchendur Tehsil has a population of 3.11 Lac (3,10,945) with 1.52 Lac (1,52,066) males and 1.59 Lac (1,58,879) females.The sex ratio in Tiruchendur is 1045, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 32.69 k (32,685) which is 10.51% of Tiruchendur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tiruchendur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Tiruchendur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tiruchendur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.31 Lac (3,31,486), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tiruchendur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.70 Lac.
Tiruchendur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tiruchendur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.32 Lac (3,32,469), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tiruchendur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.71 Lac.
Tiruchendur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Tiruchendur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.01 Lac (2,01,076), accounting for 64.67% of the Tiruchendur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.87 k (98,870), and the Hindu female population is around 1.02 Lac (1,02,206).
Tiruchendur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Tiruchendur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 68.04 k (68,038), accounting for 21.88% of the Tiruchendur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 33.32 k (33,323), and the Christian female population is around 34.72 k (34,715).
Tiruchendur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,01,076 | 64.67% |
| Christian | 68,038 | 21.88% |
| Muslim | 41,612 | 13.38% |
| Religion not stated | 128 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 59 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTiruchendur Urban Population
The Urban population of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 1.70 Lac (1,69,857), with 83.47 k (83,470) being males and 86.39 k (86,387) being females, making up 54.63% of the Tiruchendur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Tiruchendur Rural Population
The Rural population of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,41,088), with 68.60 k (68,596) being males and 72.49 k (72,492) being females, making up 45.37% of the Tiruchendur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1057 females for every 1000 males.
Tiruchendur Literacy Rate
Tiruchendur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 90.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 93.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 87.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tiruchendur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.84%, while in the rural regions of Tiruchendur Tehsil, it is around 89.18%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tiruchendur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90.63 | 93.49 | 87.92 |
| Urban Area | 91.84 | 94.39 | 89.4 |
| Rural Area | 89.18 | 92.4 | 86.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Tiruchendur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.67 | 92.54 | 84.95 |
| Christian | 93.89 | 94.29 | 93.51 |
| Muslim | 94.86 | 96.96 | 92.98 |
| Religion not stated | 78.9 | 83.33 | 73.47 |
Tiruchendur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tiruchendur Tehsil is 49.55 k (49,549) with 24.42 k (24,417) males and 25.13 k (25,132) females, which is 15.93% of Tiruchendur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1030 females for every 1000 males.
Tiruchendur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tiruchendur Tehsil is 957 (957) with 478 (478) males and 479 (479) females, which is 0.31% of Tiruchendur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tiruchendur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1045 |
| Urban Area | 1035 |
| Rural Area | 1057 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Tiruchendur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1034 |
| Christian | 1042 |
| Muslim | 1107 |
| Religion not stated | 829 |
Tiruchendur Area & Households
The Total Area of Tiruchendur Tehsil is 480.29 Square KM, with a population density of 647 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tiruchendur Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Tiruchendur Tehsil are 47.The Total Number of households in Tiruchendur Tehsil are 78.32 k(78,321).
Tiruchendur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tiruchendur Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,11,332) workers, making up nearly 35.8% of the Tiruchendur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 84.35 k (84,352) are male workers, and about 26.98 k (26,980) are female workers.
Tiruchendur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,486) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,469) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,147) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,606) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,066) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,525) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,984) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,169) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,156) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,143) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,130) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,117) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,104) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tiruchendur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.35 Lac (3,35,104), with a male population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,336) and a female population of 1.73 Lac (1,72,843). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tiruchendur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.