Sankarankoil Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sankarankoil Tehsil has a population of 3.50 Lac (3,50,144) with 1.73 Lac (1,72,965) males and 1.77 Lac (1,77,179) females.The sex ratio in Sankarankoil is 1025, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 35.41 k (35,405) which is 10.11% of Sankarankoil Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sankarankoil Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sankarankoil Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sankarankoil Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.73 Lac (3,73,274), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sankarankoil's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.90 Lac.
Sankarankoil Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sankarankoil Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.74 Lac (3,74,381), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sankarankoil's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.90 Lac.
Sankarankoil Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sankarankoil Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.23 Lac (3,22,629), accounting for 92.14% of the Sankarankoil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.59 Lac (1,59,357), and the Hindu female population is around 1.63 Lac (1,63,272).
Sankarankoil Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sankarankoil Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 19.54 k (19,544), accounting for 5.58% of the Sankarankoil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 9.62 k (9,617), and the Christian female population is around 9.93 k (9,927).
Sankarankoil Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,22,629 | 92.14% |
| Christian | 19,544 | 5.58% |
| Muslim | 7,619 | 2.18% |
| Religion not stated | 278 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 40 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSankarankoil Urban Population
The Urban population of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 65.61 k (65,614), with 32.61 k (32,614) being males and 33.00 k (33,000) being females, making up 18.74% of the Sankarankoil total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sankarankoil Rural Population
The Rural population of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 2.85 Lac (2,84,530), with 1.40 Lac (1,40,351) being males and 1.44 Lac (1,44,179) being females, making up 81.26% of the Sankarankoil total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Sankarankoil Literacy Rate
Sankarankoil Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 84.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 66.15 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sankarankoil Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.53%, while in the rural regions of Sankarankoil Tehsil, it is around 73.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankarankoil
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.28 | 84.68 | 66.15 |
| Urban Area | 82.53 | 90.24 | 74.95 |
| Rural Area | 73.6 | 83.39 | 64.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sankarankoil
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.44 | 84.16 | 65.01 |
| Christian | 84.28 | 90.01 | 78.81 |
| Muslim | 87.99 | 93.6 | 82.4 |
| Religion not stated | 73.89 | 85.19 | 63.56 |
Sankarankoil Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankarankoil Tehsil is 93.16 k (93,160) with 45.73 k (45,726) males and 47.43 k (47,434) females, which is 26.61% of Sankarankoil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Sankarankoil Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankarankoil Tehsil is 518 (518) with 256 (256) males and 262 (262) females, which is 0.15% of Sankarankoil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankarankoil
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1025 |
| Urban Area | 1012 |
| Rural Area | 1028 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sankarankoil
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1025 |
| Christian | 1033 |
| Muslim | 996 |
| Religion not stated | 1075 |
Sankarankoil Area & Households
The Total Area of Sankarankoil Tehsil is 966.46 Square KM, with a population density of 362 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sankarankoil Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Sankarankoil Tehsil are 85.The Total Number of households in Sankarankoil Tehsil are 95.45 k(95,446).
Sankarankoil Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sankarankoil Tehsil, there are about 1.84 Lac (1,83,517) workers, making up nearly 52.41% of the Sankarankoil Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.03 Lac (1,03,137) are male workers, and about 80.38 k (80,380) are female workers.
Sankarankoil - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,274) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,381) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.75 Lac (3,75,145) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,662) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.76 Lac (3,76,179) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.77 Lac (3,76,696) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,214) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,421) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,407) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,392) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,378) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,363) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,349) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sankarankoil Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.77 Lac (3,77,349), with a male population of 1.85 Lac (1,84,647) and a female population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,752). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sankarankoil Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.