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.
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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
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 24,25,630 | 78.83% |
| Christian | 3,42,254 | 11.12% |
| Muslim | 3,03,368 | 9.86% |
| Religion not stated | 4,746 | 0.15% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 450 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 373 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 268 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 144 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTirunelveli 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
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.81 Lac (32,80,508) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 32.90 Lac (32,90,236) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 32.97 Lac (32,96,948) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 33.01 Lac (33,01,493) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 33.06 Lac (33,06,039) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 33.11 Lac (33,10,584) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 33.15 Lac (33,15,130) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 33.17 Lac (33,16,957) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 33.17 Lac (33,16,829) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 33.17 Lac (33,16,702) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 33.17 Lac (33,16,574) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 33.16 Lac (33,16,447) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 33.16 Lac (33,16,319) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tirunelveli District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 33.16 Lac (33,16,319), with a male population of 16.24 Lac (16,23,626) and a female population of 16.93 Lac (16,93,106). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tirunelveli District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.