Sivagiri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sivagiri Tehsil has a population of 1.94 Lac (1,94,156) with 95.54 k (95,537) males and 98.62 k (98,619) females.The sex ratio in Sivagiri is 1033, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sivagiri Tehsil is 19.34 k (19,341) which is 9.96% of Sivagiri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sivagiri Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.

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

Sivagiri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sivagiri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,982), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sivagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Sivagiri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sivagiri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,07,596), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sivagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Sivagiri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sivagiri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,720), accounting for 85.35% of the Sivagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 81.42 k (81,422), and the Hindu female population is around 84.30 k (84,298).

Sivagiri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sivagiri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.96 k (16,960), accounting for 8.74% of the Sivagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.56 k (8,558), and the Muslim female population is around 8.40 k (8,402).

Sivagiri Religion Wise Population

Sivagiri Urban Population

The Urban population of Sivagiri Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,658), with 60.27 k (60,268) being males and 61.39 k (61,390) being females, making up 62.66% of the Sivagiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Sivagiri Rural Population

The Rural population of Sivagiri Tehsil is 72.50 k (72,498), with 35.27 k (35,269) being males and 37.23 k (37,229) being females, making up 37.34% of the Sivagiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1056 females for every 1000 males.

Sivagiri Literacy Rate

Sivagiri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.58% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sivagiri Tehsil is 83.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sivagiri Tehsil is 64.12 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sivagiri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.26%, while in the rural regions of Sivagiri Tehsil, it is around 70.78%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sivagiri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.58	83.41	64.12
Urban Area	75.26	84.51	66.22
Rural Area	70.78	81.53	60.66

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sivagiri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.34	82.51	62.57
Muslim	81.64	89.57	73.6
Christian	80.17	87.51	73.4
Religion not stated	76.1	84.82	65.59

Sivagiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sivagiri Tehsil is 47.22 k (47,215) with 22.93 k (22,928) males and 24.29 k (24,287) females, which is 24.32% of Sivagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1060 females for every 1000 males.

Sivagiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sivagiri Tehsil is 930 (930) with 464 (464) males and 466 (466) females, which is 0.48% of Sivagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sivagiri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1033
Urban Area	1019
Rural Area	1056

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sivagiri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1036
Muslim	982
Christian	1072
Religion not stated	824

Sivagiri Area & Households

The Total Area of Sivagiri Tehsil is 533.69 Square KM, with a population density of 364 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sivagiri Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Sivagiri Tehsil are 20.The Total Number of households in Sivagiri Tehsil are 54.42 k(54,421).

Sivagiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sivagiri Tehsil, there are about 97.20 k (97,199) workers, making up nearly 50.06% of the Sivagiri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.85 k (55,845) are male workers, and about 41.35 k (41,354) are female workers.

Sivagiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sivagiri Census Frequently Asked Questions