Radhapuram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Radhapuram Tehsil has a population of 3.05 Lac (3,04,652) with 1.50 Lac (1,50,284) males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,368) females.The sex ratio in Radhapuram is 1028, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Radhapuram Tehsil is 34.09 k (34,093) which is 11.19% of Radhapuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Radhapuram Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Radhapuram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

3.05 Lac

Toatl Population

1.50 Lac

Male Population

1.54 Lac

Female Population

Radhapuram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Radhapuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.25 Lac (3,24,777), indicating a 6.61% increased from Radhapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.

Radhapuram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Radhapuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.26 Lac (3,25,740), projecting a 6.92% increased from Radhapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.66 Lac.

Radhapuram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Radhapuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.12 Lac (2,12,079), accounting for 69.61% of the Radhapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,05,031), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,048).

Radhapuram Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Radhapuram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 84.49 k (84,491), accounting for 27.73% of the Radhapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 41.29 k (41,289), and the Christian female population is around 43.20 k (43,202).

Radhapuram Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,12,07969.61%
Christian84,49127.73%
Muslim7,5262.47%
Religion not stated3690.12%
Buddhist1440.05%
Sikh320.01%
Jain70%
Other religions and persuasions40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Radhapuram Urban Population

The Urban population of Radhapuram Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,09,026), with 53.90 k (53,902) being males and 55.12 k (55,124) being females, making up 35.79% of the Radhapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Radhapuram Rural Population

The Rural population of Radhapuram Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,95,626), with 96.38 k (96,382) being males and 99.24 k (99,244) being females, making up 64.21% of the Radhapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Radhapuram Literacy Rate

Radhapuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Radhapuram Tehsil is 92.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Radhapuram Tehsil is 85 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Radhapuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.42%, while in the rural regions of Radhapuram Tehsil, it is around 87.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Radhapuram

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 88.63 92.39 85
Urban Area 90.42 93.48 87.46
Rural Area 87.62 91.77 83.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Radhapuram

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 86.24 90.99 81.61
Christian 94.18 95.56 92.87
Muslim 93.17 96.58 89.9
Religion not stated 86.36 92.65 81.4

Radhapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Radhapuram Tehsil is 42.33 k (42,326) with 20.70 k (20,703) males and 21.62 k (21,623) females, which is 13.89% of Radhapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1045 females for every 1000 males.

Radhapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Radhapuram Tehsil is 2.33 k (2,329) with 1.18 k (1,175) males and 1.15 k (1,154) females, which is 0.76% of Radhapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Radhapuram

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1028
Urban Area 1023
Rural Area 1030

Sex Ratio by Religion in Radhapuram

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1020
Christian 1047
Muslim 1037
Religion not stated 1158

Radhapuram Area & Households

The Total Area of Radhapuram Tehsil is 876.32 Square KM, with a population density of 348 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Radhapuram Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Radhapuram Tehsil are 36.The Total Number of households in Radhapuram Tehsil are 78.48 k(78,475).

Radhapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Radhapuram Tehsil, there are about 1.21 Lac (1,21,483) workers, making up nearly 39.88% of the Radhapuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 83.15 k (83,148) are male workers, and about 38.34 k (38,335) are female workers.

Radhapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.25 Lac (3,24,777) 6.61%
2025 3.26 Lac (3,25,740) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.26 Lac (3,26,405) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.27 Lac (3,26,855) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.27 Lac (3,27,305) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.28 Lac (3,27,755) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.28 Lac (3,28,205) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.28 Lac (3,28,386) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.28 Lac (3,28,373) 7.79%
2033 3.28 Lac (3,28,360) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.28 Lac (3,28,348) 7.78%
2035 3.28 Lac (3,28,335) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.28 Lac (3,28,322) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Radhapuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.28 Lac (3,28,322), with a male population of 1.60 Lac (1,60,434) and a female population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,936). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Radhapuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Radhapuram Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Radhapuram is 3.05 Lac (3,04,652).

The estimated population of Radhapuram in 2024 is approximately 3.25 Lac (3,24,777).

Hindu constitute 69.61% of Radhapuram population, amounting to approximately 2.12 Lac (2,12,079) people.

Christian constitute 27.73% of Radhapuram population, totaling around 84.49 k (84,491) people.

Hindu: 69.61%, Christian: 27.73%, Muslim: 2.47%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Radhapuram is 42.33 k (13.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.33 k (0.76%).

In Radhapuram, 1.09 Lac (35.79%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.96 Lac (64.21%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Radhapuram is 88.63%, with male literacy at 92.39% and female literacy at 85%.

The sex ratio in Radhapuram is 1028 females for every 1000 males.

Radhapuram population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.