Dharapuram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dharapuram Tehsil has a population of 2.83 Lac (2,82,752) with 1.41 Lac (1,40,576) males and 1.42 Lac (1,42,176) females.The sex ratio in Dharapuram is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharapuram Tehsil is 21.50 k (21,502) which is 7.6% of Dharapuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharapuram Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dharapuram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruppur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Dharapuram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dharapuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.01 Lac (3,01,430), indicating a 6.61% increased from Dharapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.
Dharapuram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dharapuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,02,324), projecting a 6.92% increased from Dharapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Dharapuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharapuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.62 Lac (2,61,824), accounting for 92.6% of the Dharapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,30,320), and the Hindu female population is around 1.32 Lac (1,31,504).
Dharapuram Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharapuram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.87 k (13,865), accounting for 4.9% of the Dharapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.81 k (6,805), and the Muslim female population is around 7.06 k (7,060).
Dharapuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,61,824 | 92.6% |
| Muslim | 13,865 | 4.9% |
| Christian | 6,061 | 2.14% |
| Religion not stated | 953 | 0.34% |
| Sikh | 36 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDharapuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Dharapuram Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,11,787), with 55.06 k (55,057) being males and 56.73 k (56,730) being females, making up 39.54% of the Dharapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Dharapuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Dharapuram Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,70,965), with 85.52 k (85,519) being males and 85.45 k (85,446) being females, making up 60.46% of the Dharapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Dharapuram Literacy Rate
Dharapuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharapuram Tehsil is 80.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharapuram Tehsil is 62.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharapuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.03%, while in the rural regions of Dharapuram Tehsil, it is around 66.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharapuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.34 | 80.47 | 62.36 |
| Urban Area | 79.03 | 86.44 | 71.9 |
| Rural Area | 66.36 | 76.67 | 56.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharapuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.92 | 79.39 | 60.58 |
| Muslim | 91.04 | 95.84 | 86.47 |
| Christian | 89.12 | 94.1 | 84.47 |
| Religion not stated | 72.21 | 80.89 | 63.2 |
Dharapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharapuram Tehsil is 73.74 k (73,742) with 36.73 k (36,728) males and 37.01 k (37,014) females, which is 26.08% of Dharapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Dharapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharapuram Tehsil is 78 (78) with 40 (40) males and 38 (38) females, which is 0.03% of Dharapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharapuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1012 |
| Urban Area | 1031 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharapuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Muslim | 1038 |
| Christian | 1065 |
| Religion not stated | 945 |
Dharapuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Dharapuram Tehsil is 1,354.41 Square KM, with a population density of 209 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharapuram Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharapuram Tehsil are 62.The Total Number of households in Dharapuram Tehsil are 86.52 k(86,520).
Dharapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dharapuram Tehsil, there are about 1.65 Lac (1,65,003) workers, making up nearly 58.36% of the Dharapuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 95.48 k (95,484) are male workers, and about 69.52 k (69,519) are female workers.
Dharapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.01 Lac (3,01,430) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,324) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.03 Lac (3,02,941) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,359) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.04 Lac (3,03,776) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,194) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,612) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,779) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,768) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,756) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,744) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,733) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,721) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dharapuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.05 Lac (3,04,721), with a male population of 1.50 Lac (1,50,070) and a female population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,672). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Dharapuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.