Tiruchirappalli Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tiruchirappalli District has a population of 27.22 Lac (27,22,290) with 13.52 Lac (13,52,284) males and 13.70 Lac (13,70,006) females.The sex ratio in Tiruchirappalli is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tiruchirappalli District is 2.72 Lac (2,72,456) which is 10.01% of Tiruchirappalli District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tiruchirappalli District is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Tiruchirappalli District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Tiruchirappalli Population Census 2011
- Tiruchirappalli Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Tiruchirappalli Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tiruchirappalli District current estimated population is projected to be 29.02 Lac (29,02,118), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tiruchirappalli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.67 Lac.
Tiruchirappalli Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tiruchirappalli District estimated population is projected to be 29.11 Lac (29,10,724), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tiruchirappalli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.72 Lac.
Tiruchirappalli Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Tiruchirappalli District, with a total Hindu population of 22.79 Lac (22,79,413), accounting for 83.73% of the Tiruchirappalli District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.35 Lac (11,35,359), and the Hindu female population is around 11.44 Lac (11,44,054).
Tiruchirappalli Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Tiruchirappalli District, with a total Christian population of 2.46 Lac (2,46,156), accounting for 9.04% of the Tiruchirappalli District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.20 Lac (1,20,093), and the Christian female population is around 1.26 Lac (1,26,063).
Tiruchirappalli Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,79,413 | 83.73% |
| Christian | 2,46,156 | 9.04% |
| Muslim | 1,90,964 | 7.01% |
| Religion not stated | 4,302 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 628 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 324 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 253 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 250 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTiruchirappalli Urban Population
The Urban population of Tiruchirappalli District is 13.38 Lac (13,38,033), with 6.64 Lac (6,63,732) being males and 6.74 Lac (6,74,301) being females, making up 49.15% of the Tiruchirappalli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Tiruchirappalli Rural Population
The Rural population of Tiruchirappalli District is 13.84 Lac (13,84,257), with 6.89 Lac (6,88,552) being males and 6.96 Lac (6,95,705) being females, making up 50.85% of the Tiruchirappalli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Tiruchirappalli Literacy Rate
Tiruchirappalli District has a literacy rate of 83.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tiruchirappalli District is 89.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tiruchirappalli District is 76.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tiruchirappalli District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.92%, while in the rural regions of Tiruchirappalli District, it is around 76.69%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tiruchirappalli
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.23 | 89.72 | 76.87 |
| Urban Area | 89.92 | 94.11 | 85.81 |
| Rural Area | 76.69 | 85.44 | 68.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Tiruchirappalli
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.07 | 89 | 75.24 |
| Christian | 88.92 | 93.1 | 84.98 |
| Muslim | 89.65 | 94.13 | 85.35 |
| Religion not stated | 85.65 | 90.93 | 81.21 |
Tiruchirappalli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tiruchirappalli District is 4.67 Lac (4,66,561) with 2.31 Lac (2,30,790) males and 2.36 Lac (2,35,771) females, which is 17.14% of Tiruchirappalli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Tiruchirappalli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tiruchirappalli District is 18.20 k (18,198) with 9.41 k (9,414) males and 8.78 k (8,784) females, which is 0.67% of Tiruchirappalli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tiruchirappalli
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 1016 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Tiruchirappalli
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1008 |
| Christian | 1050 |
| Muslim | 1031 |
| Religion not stated | 1132 |
Tiruchirappalli Area & Households
The Total Area of Tiruchirappalli District is 4,509 Square KM, with a population density of 604 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tiruchirappalli District are 31 and the Total Number of Villages in Tiruchirappalli District are 471.The Total Number of households in Tiruchirappalli District are 6.98 Lac(6,98,404).
Tiruchirappalli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tiruchirappalli District, there are about 12.14 Lac (12,13,979) workers, making up nearly 44.59% of the Tiruchirappalli District total population. Out of these, around 7.89 Lac (7,89,206) are male workers, and about 4.25 Lac (4,24,773) are female workers.
Tiruchirappalli - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Tiruchirappalli district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,07,320, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 27,22,290 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 26.59% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 11.86%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Tiruchirappalli District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 8,07,320 to 27,22,290.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 26.59%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 8.07 Lac | - | - | 3.93 Lac | 4.14 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.76 Lac | 68.75 k | 8.515830154 | 4.25 Lac | 4.51 Lac |
| 1921 | 9.12 Lac | 36.11 k | 4.121474311 | 4.47 Lac | 4.65 Lac |
| 1931 | 9.18 Lac | 6.17 k | 0.675855673 | 4.49 Lac | 4.69 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.36 Lac | 1.18 Lac | 12.80405339 | 5.12 Lac | 5.24 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.84 Lac | 1.48 Lac | 14.30901984 | 5.90 Lac | 5.94 Lac |
| 1961 | 13.04 Lac | 1.20 Lac | 10.12373349 | 6.52 Lac | 6.52 Lac |
| 1971 | 16.51 Lac | 3.47 Lac | 26.58885202 | 8.34 Lac | 8.16 Lac |
| 1981 | 19.01 Lac | 2.50 Lac | 15.13222936 | 9.59 Lac | 9.41 Lac |
| 1991 | 21.96 Lac | 2.96 Lac | 15.56941458 | 11.08 Lac | 10.88 Lac |
| 2001 | 24.18 Lac | 2.22 Lac | 10.10224118 | 12.09 Lac | 12.10 Lac |
| 2011 | 27.22 Lac | 3.04 Lac | 12.56732852 | 13.52 Lac | 13.70 Lac |
Tiruchirappalli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.02 Lac (29,02,118) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 29.11 Lac (29,10,724) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 29.17 Lac (29,16,662) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 29.21 Lac (29,20,683) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 29.25 Lac (29,24,704) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 29.29 Lac (29,28,726) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 29.33 Lac (29,32,747) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 29.34 Lac (29,34,363) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 29.34 Lac (29,34,250) | 7.79% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 29.34 Lac (29,34,137) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 29.34 Lac (29,34,025) | 7.78% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 29.34 Lac (29,33,912) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 29.34 Lac (29,33,799) | 7.77% | 0 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tiruchirappalli District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.34 Lac (29,33,799), with a male population of 14.44 Lac (14,43,610) and a female population of 14.90 Lac (14,90,416). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tiruchirappalli District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.31%.