Veerakeralamputhur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil has a population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,137) with 60.72 k (60,715) males and 62.42 k (62,422) females.The sex ratio in Veerakeralamputhur is 1029, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 13.35 k (13,347) which is 10.84% of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Veerakeralamputhur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Veerakeralamputhur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.31 Lac (1,31,272), indicating a 6.61% increased from Veerakeralamputhur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 64.46 k, and the estimated female population is 66.82 k.
Veerakeralamputhur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,31,661), projecting a 6.92% increased from Veerakeralamputhur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 64.62 k, and the estimated female population is 67.05 k.
Veerakeralamputhur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,491), accounting for 83.23% of the Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.42 k (50,418), and the Hindu female population is around 52.07 k (52,073).
Veerakeralamputhur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.11 k (14,112), accounting for 11.46% of the Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.01 k (7,009), and the Christian female population is around 7.10 k (7,103).
Veerakeralamputhur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,02,491 | 83.23% |
| Christian | 14,112 | 11.46% |
| Muslim | 6,171 | 5.01% |
| Religion not stated | 340 | 0.28% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVeerakeralamputhur Urban Population
The Urban population of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 35.27 k (35,272), with 17.49 k (17,488) being males and 17.78 k (17,784) being females, making up 28.64% of the Veerakeralamputhur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Veerakeralamputhur Rural Population
The Rural population of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 87.87 k (87,865), with 43.23 k (43,227) being males and 44.64 k (44,638) being females, making up 71.36% of the Veerakeralamputhur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Veerakeralamputhur Literacy Rate
Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 85.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 67.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.04%, while in the rural regions of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil, it is around 74.31%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Veerakeralamputhur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.52 | 85.53 | 67.83 |
| Urban Area | 82.04 | 89.2 | 75 |
| Rural Area | 74.31 | 84.04 | 64.98 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Veerakeralamputhur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.98 | 84.54 | 65.78 |
| Christian | 85.01 | 90.27 | 79.88 |
| Muslim | 83.24 | 91.37 | 75.15 |
| Religion not stated | 63.32 | 74.67 | 51.08 |
Veerakeralamputhur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 15.79 k (15,785) with 7.71 k (7,705) males and 8.08 k (8,080) females, which is 12.82% of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Veerakeralamputhur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 4 (4) with 3 (3) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0% of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 334 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Veerakeralamputhur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1029 |
| Urban Area | 1017 |
| Rural Area | 1033 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Veerakeralamputhur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1033 |
| Christian | 1014 |
| Muslim | 990 |
| Religion not stated | 932 |
Veerakeralamputhur Area & Households
The Total Area of Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil is 278.56 Square KM, with a population density of 442 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil are 33.40 k(33,403).
Veerakeralamputhur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil, there are about 69.14 k (69,138) workers, making up nearly 56.15% of the Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.52 k (36,515) are male workers, and about 32.62 k (32,623) are female workers.
Veerakeralamputhur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,272) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,661) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,929) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,111) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,293) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,475) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,657) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,730) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,725) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,720) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,715) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,710) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,705) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.33 Lac (1,32,705), with a male population of 64.82 k (64,816) and a female population of 67.91 k (67,909). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Veerakeralamputhur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.