Vilathikulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vilathikulam Tehsil has a population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,581) with 69.56 k (69,556) males and 70.03 k (70,025) females.The sex ratio in Vilathikulam is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 14.14 k (14,139) which is 10.13% of Vilathikulam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Vilathikulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Vilathikulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vilathikulam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,48,802), indicating a 6.61% increased from Vilathikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.85 k, and the estimated female population is 74.96 k.
Vilathikulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vilathikulam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,49,243), projecting a 6.92% increased from Vilathikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 74.03 k, and the estimated female population is 75.21 k.
Vilathikulam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Vilathikulam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,26,652), accounting for 90.74% of the Vilathikulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 63.13 k (63,129), and the Hindu female population is around 63.52 k (63,523).
Vilathikulam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Vilathikulam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 11.41 k (11,414), accounting for 8.18% of the Vilathikulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.71 k (5,706), and the Christian female population is around 5.71 k (5,708).
Vilathikulam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,26,652 | 90.74% |
| Christian | 11,414 | 8.18% |
| Muslim | 1,329 | 0.95% |
| Religion not stated | 171 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVilathikulam Urban Population
The Urban population of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 24.17 k (24,168), with 12.06 k (12,063) being males and 12.11 k (12,105) being females, making up 17.31% of the Vilathikulam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Vilathikulam Rural Population
The Rural population of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,15,413), with 57.49 k (57,493) being males and 57.92 k (57,920) being females, making up 82.69% of the Vilathikulam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Vilathikulam Literacy Rate
Vilathikulam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 87.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 71.65 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vilathikulam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.71%, while in the rural regions of Vilathikulam Tehsil, it is around 78.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vilathikulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.62 | 87.7 | 71.65 |
| Urban Area | 85.71 | 91.33 | 80.11 |
| Rural Area | 78.35 | 86.94 | 69.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Vilathikulam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.81 | 87.26 | 70.47 |
| Christian | 88.03 | 91.85 | 84.21 |
| Muslim | 84.94 | 93.65 | 77.48 |
| Religion not stated | 78.23 | 86.84 | 69.01 |
Vilathikulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vilathikulam Tehsil is 31.70 k (31,703) with 15.80 k (15,795) males and 15.91 k (15,908) females, which is 22.71% of Vilathikulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Vilathikulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vilathikulam Tehsil is 49 (49) with 21 (21) males and 28 (28) females, which is 0.04% of Vilathikulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1334 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vilathikulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1007 |
| Urban Area | 1004 |
| Rural Area | 1008 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Vilathikulam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1007 |
| Christian | 1001 |
| Muslim | 1120 |
| Religion not stated | 989 |
Vilathikulam Area & Households
The Total Area of Vilathikulam Tehsil is 865.25 Square KM, with a population density of 161 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vilathikulam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Vilathikulam Tehsil are 86.The Total Number of households in Vilathikulam Tehsil are 38.34 k(38,335).
Vilathikulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vilathikulam Tehsil, there are about 75.59 k (75,594) workers, making up nearly 54.16% of the Vilathikulam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.09 k (43,090) are male workers, and about 32.50 k (32,504) are female workers.
Vilathikulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,802) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,243) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,548) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,754) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,960) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,166) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,372) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,455) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,449) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,444) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,438) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,432) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,426) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vilathikulam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.50 Lac (1,50,426), with a male population of 74.25 k (74,254) and a female population of 76.18 k (76,180). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Vilathikulam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.