Tenkasi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tenkasi Tehsil has a population of 4.00 Lac (3,99,946) with 1.99 Lac (1,99,442) males and 2.01 Lac (2,00,504) females.The sex ratio in Tenkasi is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tenkasi Tehsil is 42.28 k (42,275) which is 10.57% of Tenkasi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tenkasi Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tenkasi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Tenkasi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tenkasi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.26 Lac (4,26,366), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tenkasi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.15 Lac.
Tenkasi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tenkasi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.28 Lac (4,27,630), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tenkasi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.15 Lac.
Tenkasi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Tenkasi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.11 Lac (3,11,235), accounting for 77.82% of the Tenkasi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.55 Lac (1,54,874), and the Hindu female population is around 1.56 Lac (1,56,361).
Tenkasi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tenkasi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 70.33 k (70,327), accounting for 17.58% of the Tenkasi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 35.50 k (35,496), and the Muslim female population is around 34.83 k (34,831).
Tenkasi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,11,235 | 77.82% |
| Muslim | 70,327 | 17.58% |
| Christian | 17,921 | 4.48% |
| Religion not stated | 391 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 27 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0% |
| Jain | 18 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTenkasi Urban Population
The Urban population of Tenkasi Tehsil is 2.29 Lac (2,28,640), with 1.14 Lac (1,14,210) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,430) being females, making up 57.17% of the Tenkasi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Tenkasi Rural Population
The Rural population of Tenkasi Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,71,306), with 85.23 k (85,232) being males and 86.07 k (86,074) being females, making up 42.83% of the Tenkasi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Tenkasi Literacy Rate
Tenkasi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tenkasi Tehsil is 87.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tenkasi Tehsil is 72.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tenkasi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.3%, while in the rural regions of Tenkasi Tehsil, it is around 76.97%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tenkasi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.02 | 87.72 | 72.39 |
| Urban Area | 82.3 | 89.37 | 75.27 |
| Rural Area | 76.97 | 85.51 | 68.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Tenkasi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.82 | 85.99 | 69.77 |
| Muslim | 87.25 | 93.68 | 80.68 |
| Christian | 90.44 | 94.44 | 86.57 |
| Religion not stated | 82.5 | 93.37 | 70.78 |
Tenkasi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tenkasi Tehsil is 73.93 k (73,925) with 36.61 k (36,608) males and 37.32 k (37,317) females, which is 18.48% of Tenkasi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Tenkasi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tenkasi Tehsil is 1.20 k (1,197) with 572 (572) males and 625 (625) females, which is 0.3% of Tenkasi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1093 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tenkasi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1006 |
| Urban Area | 1002 |
| Rural Area | 1010 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Tenkasi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Christian | 1030 |
| Religion not stated | 946 |
Tenkasi Area & Households
The Total Area of Tenkasi Tehsil is 511.59 Square KM, with a population density of 782 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tenkasi Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Tenkasi Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Tenkasi Tehsil are 1.03 Lac(1,03,380).
Tenkasi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tenkasi Tehsil, there are about 1.87 Lac (1,86,943) workers, making up nearly 46.74% of the Tenkasi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.16 Lac (1,15,751) are male workers, and about 71.19 k (71,192) are female workers.
Tenkasi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.26 Lac (4,26,366) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.28 Lac (4,27,630) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.29 Lac (4,28,503) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.29 Lac (4,29,093) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.30 Lac (4,29,684) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.30 Lac (4,30,275) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.31 Lac (4,30,866) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,103) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,087) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,070) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,053) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,037) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,020) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tenkasi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.31 Lac (4,31,020), with a male population of 2.13 Lac (2,12,912) and a female population of 2.18 Lac (2,18,127). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tenkasi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.