Thuraiyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thuraiyur Tehsil has a population of 2.49 Lac (2,49,327) with 1.23 Lac (1,23,290) males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,037) females.The sex ratio in Thuraiyur is 1023, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 24.08 k (24,076) which is 9.66% of Thuraiyur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thuraiyur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruchirappalli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Thuraiyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thuraiyur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.66 Lac (2,65,797), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thuraiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Thuraiyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thuraiyur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.67 Lac (2,66,586), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thuraiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Thuraiyur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thuraiyur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,313), accounting for 96.79% of the Thuraiyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.20 Lac (1,19,516), and the Hindu female population is around 1.22 Lac (1,21,797).
Thuraiyur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thuraiyur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.67 k (4,667), accounting for 1.87% of the Thuraiyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.21 k (2,210), and the Muslim female population is around 2.46 k (2,457).
Thuraiyur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,41,313 | 96.79% |
| Muslim | 4,667 | 1.87% |
| Christian | 3,212 | 1.29% |
| Religion not stated | 106 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThuraiyur Urban Population
The Urban population of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 48.78 k (48,779), with 23.99 k (23,989) being males and 24.79 k (24,790) being females, making up 19.56% of the Thuraiyur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Thuraiyur Rural Population
The Rural population of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 2.01 Lac (2,00,548), with 99.30 k (99,301) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,247) being females, making up 80.44% of the Thuraiyur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Thuraiyur Literacy Rate
Thuraiyur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 85.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 70.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thuraiyur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.5%, while in the rural regions of Thuraiyur Tehsil, it is around 76.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thuraiyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.9 | 85.66 | 70.4 |
| Urban Area | 83.5 | 89.56 | 77.69 |
| Rural Area | 76.53 | 84.7 | 68.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thuraiyur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.56 | 85.42 | 69.91 |
| Muslim | 89.32 | 94.01 | 85.19 |
| Christian | 87.3 | 91.58 | 83.63 |
| Religion not stated | 81.25 | 94.87 | 68.29 |
Thuraiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thuraiyur Tehsil is 54.98 k (54,984) with 26.96 k (26,960) males and 28.02 k (28,024) females, which is 22.05% of Thuraiyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Thuraiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thuraiyur Tehsil is 12.78 k (12,778) with 6.60 k (6,601) males and 6.18 k (6,177) females, which is 5.12% of Thuraiyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thuraiyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1023 |
| Urban Area | 1034 |
| Rural Area | 1020 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thuraiyur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1020 |
| Muslim | 1112 |
| Christian | 1146 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Thuraiyur Area & Households
The Total Area of Thuraiyur Tehsil is 805.12 Square KM, with a population density of 310 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thuraiyur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Thuraiyur Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Thuraiyur Tehsil are 69.68 k(69,677).
Thuraiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thuraiyur Tehsil, there are about 1.31 Lac (1,30,547) workers, making up nearly 52.36% of the Thuraiyur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.24 k (74,244) are male workers, and about 56.30 k (56,303) are female workers.
Thuraiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.66 Lac (2,65,797) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.67 Lac (2,66,586) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,129) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,498) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.68 Lac (2,67,866) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.68 Lac (2,68,234) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,603) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,751) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,740) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,730) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,720) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,709) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,699) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thuraiyur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.69 Lac (2,68,699), with a male population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,617) and a female population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,115). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thuraiyur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.