Alangulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Alangulam Tehsil has a population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,138) with 87.05 k (87,050) males and 89.09 k (89,088) females.The sex ratio in Alangulam is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Alangulam Tehsil is 19.60 k (19,602) which is 11.13% of Alangulam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Alangulam Tehsil is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Alangulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Alangulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Alangulam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,87,774), indicating a 6.61% increased from Alangulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.42 k, and the estimated female population is 95.37 k.
Alangulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Alangulam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,88,331), projecting a 6.92% increased from Alangulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.65 k, and the estimated female population is 95.69 k.
Alangulam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Alangulam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.54 Lac (1,54,216), accounting for 87.55% of the Alangulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 76.39 k (76,392), and the Hindu female population is around 77.82 k (77,824).
Alangulam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Alangulam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 20.90 k (20,900), accounting for 11.87% of the Alangulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 10.16 k (10,155), and the Christian female population is around 10.75 k (10,745).
Alangulam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,54,216 | 87.55% |
| Christian | 20,900 | 11.87% |
| Muslim | 846 | 0.48% |
| Religion not stated | 141 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAlangulam Urban Population
The Urban population of Alangulam Tehsil is 51.01 k (51,007), with 25.30 k (25,297) being males and 25.71 k (25,710) being females, making up 28.96% of the Alangulam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Alangulam Rural Population
The Rural population of Alangulam Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,131), with 61.75 k (61,753) being males and 63.38 k (63,378) being females, making up 71.04% of the Alangulam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Alangulam Literacy Rate
Alangulam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Alangulam Tehsil is 87.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Alangulam Tehsil is 71.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Alangulam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.13%, while in the rural regions of Alangulam Tehsil, it is around 77.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Alangulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.08 | 87.24 | 71.16 |
| Urban Area | 82.13 | 90.06 | 74.39 |
| Rural Area | 77.83 | 86.07 | 69.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Alangulam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.01 | 86.59 | 69.64 |
| Christian | 86.52 | 91.81 | 81.54 |
| Muslim | 88.26 | 92.99 | 83.72 |
| Religion not stated | 83.48 | 91.07 | 76.27 |
Alangulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Alangulam Tehsil is 19.14 k (19,140) with 9.36 k (9,358) males and 9.78 k (9,782) females, which is 10.87% of Alangulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1046 females for every 1000 males.
Alangulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Alangulam Tehsil is 246 (246) with 121 (121) males and 125 (125) females, which is 0.14% of Alangulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Alangulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1024 |
| Urban Area | 1017 |
| Rural Area | 1027 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Alangulam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1019 |
| Christian | 1059 |
| Muslim | 1034 |
| Religion not stated | 1015 |
Alangulam Area & Households
The Total Area of Alangulam Tehsil is 307.18 Square KM, with a population density of 573 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Alangulam Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Alangulam Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Alangulam Tehsil are 47.59 k(47,594).
Alangulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Alangulam Tehsil, there are about 97.63 k (97,626) workers, making up nearly 55.43% of the Alangulam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.78 k (50,780) are male workers, and about 46.85 k (46,846) are female workers.
Alangulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,774) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,331) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,715) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,975) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,235) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,495) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,755) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,860) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,853) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,845) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,838) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,831) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,824) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Alangulam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.90 Lac (1,89,824), with a male population of 92.93 k (92,929) and a female population of 96.92 k (96,918). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Alangulam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.