Nanguneri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nanguneri Tehsil has a population of 2.26 Lac (2,25,602) with 1.11 Lac (1,10,908) males and 1.15 Lac (1,14,694) females.The sex ratio in Nanguneri is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nanguneri Tehsil is 24.10 k (24,103) which is 10.68% of Nanguneri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nanguneri Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nanguneri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Nanguneri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nanguneri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,40,505), indicating a 6.61% increased from Nanguneri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.
Nanguneri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nanguneri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,41,218), projecting a 6.92% increased from Nanguneri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.
Nanguneri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nanguneri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.69 Lac (1,68,779), accounting for 74.81% of the Nanguneri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.14 k (83,136), and the Hindu female population is around 85.64 k (85,643).
Nanguneri Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Nanguneri Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 40.83 k (40,830), accounting for 18.1% of the Nanguneri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 19.79 k (19,794), and the Christian female population is around 21.04 k (21,036).
Nanguneri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,68,779 | 74.81% |
| Christian | 40,830 | 18.1% |
| Muslim | 15,323 | 6.79% |
| Religion not stated | 623 | 0.28% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNanguneri Urban Population
The Urban population of Nanguneri Tehsil is 76.08 k (76,082), with 37.42 k (37,422) being males and 38.66 k (38,660) being females, making up 33.72% of the Nanguneri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Nanguneri Rural Population
The Rural population of Nanguneri Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,49,520), with 73.49 k (73,486) being males and 76.03 k (76,034) being females, making up 66.28% of the Nanguneri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Nanguneri Literacy Rate
Nanguneri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.8% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nanguneri Tehsil is 90.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nanguneri Tehsil is 80.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nanguneri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.46%, while in the rural regions of Nanguneri Tehsil, it is around 84.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nanguneri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.8 | 90.84 | 80.98 |
| Urban Area | 87.46 | 92.33 | 82.81 |
| Rural Area | 84.95 | 90.08 | 80.04 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nanguneri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.24 | 89.17 | 77.54 |
| Christian | 92.55 | 95.2 | 90.1 |
| Muslim | 95.74 | 97.6 | 93.9 |
| Religion not stated | 90.1 | 95.58 | 85.95 |
Nanguneri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nanguneri Tehsil is 39.35 k (39,354) with 19.14 k (19,144) males and 20.21 k (20,210) females, which is 17.44% of Nanguneri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Nanguneri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nanguneri Tehsil is 663 (663) with 350 (350) males and 313 (313) females, which is 0.29% of Nanguneri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nanguneri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1035 |
| Urban Area | 1034 |
| Rural Area | 1035 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nanguneri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1031 |
| Christian | 1063 |
| Muslim | 999 |
| Religion not stated | 1194 |
Nanguneri Area & Households
The Total Area of Nanguneri Tehsil is 965.1 Square KM, with a population density of 234 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nanguneri Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Nanguneri Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Nanguneri Tehsil are 58.73 k(58,730).
Nanguneri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nanguneri Tehsil, there are about 1.02 Lac (1,02,374) workers, making up nearly 45.38% of the Nanguneri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.20 k (64,198) are male workers, and about 38.18 k (38,176) are female workers.
Nanguneri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,505) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,218) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,710) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.42 Lac (2,42,044) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.42 Lac (2,42,377) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.43 Lac (2,42,710) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,043) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,177) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,168) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,159) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,149) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,140) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,131) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nanguneri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.43 Lac (2,43,131), with a male population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,399) and a female population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,775). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Nanguneri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.