Tirunelveli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tirunelveli District has a population of 30.77 Lac (30,77,233) with 15.21 Lac (15,20,912) males and 15.56 Lac (15,56,321) females.The sex ratio in Tirunelveli is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tirunelveli District is 3.22 Lac (3,21,687) which is 10.45% of Tirunelveli District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tirunelveli District is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Tirunelveli District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.

Tirunelveli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tirunelveli District current estimated population is projected to be 32.81 Lac (32,80,508), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tirunelveli 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.66 Lac.

Tirunelveli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tirunelveli District estimated population is projected to be 32.90 Lac (32,90,236), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tirunelveli 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.72 Lac.

Tirunelveli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tirunelveli District, with a total Hindu population of 24.26 Lac (24,25,630), accounting for 78.83% of the Tirunelveli District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.00 Lac (11,99,635), and the Hindu female population is around 12.26 Lac (12,25,995).

Tirunelveli Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Tirunelveli District, with a total Christian population of 3.42 Lac (3,42,254), accounting for 11.12% of the Tirunelveli District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.67 Lac (1,67,247), and the Christian female population is around 1.75 Lac (1,75,007).

Tirunelveli Religion Wise Population

Tirunelveli Urban Population

The Urban population of Tirunelveli District is 15.20 Lac (15,20,229), with 7.52 Lac (7,52,184) being males and 7.68 Lac (7,68,045) being females, making up 49.4% of the Tirunelveli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Tirunelveli Rural Population

The Rural population of Tirunelveli District is 15.57 Lac (15,57,004), with 7.69 Lac (7,68,728) being males and 7.88 Lac (7,88,276) being females, making up 50.6% of the Tirunelveli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Tirunelveli Literacy Rate

Tirunelveli District has a literacy rate of 82.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tirunelveli District is 89.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tirunelveli District is 75.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tirunelveli District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.9%, while in the rural regions of Tirunelveli District, it is around 79.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tirunelveli

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.5	89.24	75.98
Urban Area	85.9	91.74	80.23
Rural Area	79.17	86.77	71.8

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tirunelveli

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.7	88	73.61
Christian	91.21	94.3	88.29
Muslim	87.08	93.46	80.79
Religion not stated	86.53	92.01	81.16

Tirunelveli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tirunelveli District is 5.70 Lac (5,69,714) with 2.80 Lac (2,79,570) males and 2.90 Lac (2,90,144) females, which is 18.51% of Tirunelveli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.

Tirunelveli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tirunelveli District is 10.27 k (10,270) with 5.11 k (5,109) males and 5.16 k (5,161) females, which is 0.33% of Tirunelveli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tirunelveli

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1024
Urban Area	1022
Rural Area	1026

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tirunelveli

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1022
Christian	1047
Muslim	1009
Religion not stated	992

Tirunelveli Area & Households

The Total Area of Tirunelveli District is 6,693 Square KM, with a population density of 460 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tirunelveli District are 53 and the Total Number of Villages in Tirunelveli District are 465.The Total Number of households in Tirunelveli District are 8.16 Lac(8,15,528).

Tirunelveli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tirunelveli District, there are about 14.36 Lac (14,36,454) workers, making up nearly 46.68% of the Tirunelveli District total population. Out of these, around 8.76 Lac (8,76,175) are male workers, and about 5.60 Lac (5,60,279) are female workers.

Tirunelveli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036