Thottiyam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Thottiyam Tehsil has a population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,120) with 67.27 k (67,266) males and 67.85 k (67,854) females.The sex ratio in Thottiyam is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thottiyam Tehsil is 13.68 k (13,675) which is 10.12% of Thottiyam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thottiyam Tehsil is 929 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.35 Lac

Toatl Population

67.27 k

Male Population

67.85 k

Female Population

Thottiyam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Thottiyam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.44 Lac (1,44,046), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thottiyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.41 k, and the estimated female population is 72.64 k.

Thottiyam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Thottiyam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.44 Lac (1,44,473), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thottiyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 71.60 k, and the estimated female population is 72.88 k.

Thottiyam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Thottiyam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,270), accounting for 97.89% of the Thottiyam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.91 k (65,910), and the Hindu female population is around 66.36 k (66,360).

Thottiyam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thottiyam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.46 k (1,458), accounting for 1.08% of the Thottiyam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 687 (687), and the Muslim female population is around 771 (771).

Thottiyam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,32,27097.89%
Muslim1,4581.08%
Christian1,3030.96%
Religion not stated720.05%
Sikh60%
Other religions and persuasions60%
Buddhist30%
Jain20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Thottiyam Urban Population

The Urban population of Thottiyam Tehsil is 25.84 k (25,842), with 12.78 k (12,783) being males and 13.06 k (13,059) being females, making up 19.13% of the Thottiyam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Thottiyam Rural Population

The Rural population of Thottiyam Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,09,278), with 54.48 k (54,483) being males and 54.80 k (54,795) being females, making up 80.87% of the Thottiyam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Thottiyam Literacy Rate

Thottiyam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thottiyam Tehsil is 84.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thottiyam Tehsil is 65.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thottiyam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.95%, while in the rural regions of Thottiyam Tehsil, it is around 72.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thottiyam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.83 84.02 65.8
Urban Area 82.95 90.74 75.4
Rural Area 72.89 82.43 63.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Thottiyam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 74.56 83.82 65.45
Muslim 88.46 94.19 83.45
Christian 86.85 93.74 80.65
Religion not stated 78.95 93.1 64.29

Thottiyam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thottiyam Tehsil is 30.06 k (30,062) with 14.83 k (14,830) males and 15.23 k (15,232) females, which is 22.25% of Thottiyam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1028 females for every 1000 males.

Thottiyam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thottiyam Tehsil is 13 (13) with 7 (7) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.01% of Thottiyam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 858 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thottiyam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1009
Urban Area 1022
Rural Area 1006

Sex Ratio by Religion in Thottiyam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1007
Muslim 1123
Christian 1085
Religion not stated 946

Thottiyam Area & Households

The Total Area of Thottiyam Tehsil is 277.17 Square KM, with a population density of 487 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thottiyam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Thottiyam Tehsil are 27.The Total Number of households in Thottiyam Tehsil are 36.94 k(36,936).

Thottiyam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Thottiyam Tehsil, there are about 70.62 k (70,624) workers, making up nearly 52.27% of the Thottiyam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.24 k (41,239) are male workers, and about 29.39 k (29,385) are female workers.

Thottiyam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.44 Lac (1,44,046) 6.61%
2025 1.44 Lac (1,44,473) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 1.45 Lac (1,44,768) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 1.45 Lac (1,44,968) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 1.45 Lac (1,45,167) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 1.45 Lac (1,45,367) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 1.46 Lac (1,45,566) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 1.46 Lac (1,45,647) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 1.46 Lac (1,45,641) 7.79%
2033 1.46 Lac (1,45,635) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 1.46 Lac (1,45,630) 7.78%
2035 1.46 Lac (1,45,624) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 1.46 Lac (1,45,619) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Thottiyam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.46 Lac (1,45,619), with a male population of 71.81 k (71,809) and a female population of 73.82 k (73,818). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thottiyam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Thottiyam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Thottiyam is 1.35 Lac (1,35,120).

The estimated population of Thottiyam in 2024 is approximately 1.44 Lac (1,44,046).

Hindu constitute 97.89% of Thottiyam population, amounting to approximately 1.32 Lac (1,32,270) people.

Muslim constitute 1.08% of Thottiyam population, totaling around 1.46 k (1,458) people.

Hindu: 97.89%, Muslim: 1.08%, Christian: 0.96%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Sikh: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Thottiyam is 30.06 k (22.25%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13 (0.01%).

In Thottiyam, 25.84 k (19.13%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.09 Lac (80.87%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thottiyam is 74.83%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 65.8%.

The sex ratio in Thottiyam is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

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