Kangeyam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kangeyam Tehsil has a population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,385) with 1.05 Lac (1,04,751) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,634) females.The sex ratio in Kangeyam is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kangeyam Tehsil is 16.26 k (16,257) which is 7.76% of Kangeyam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kangeyam Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kangeyam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruppur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kangeyam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kangeyam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,23,217), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kangeyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kangeyam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kangeyam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,23,879), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kangeyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kangeyam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kangeyam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,989), accounting for 95.99% of the Kangeyam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.01 Lac (1,00,676), and the Hindu female population is around 1.00 Lac (1,00,313).
Kangeyam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kangeyam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 4.22 k (4,216), accounting for 2.01% of the Kangeyam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.05 k (2,046), and the Christian female population is around 2.17 k (2,170).
Kangeyam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,00,989 | 95.99% |
| Christian | 4,216 | 2.01% |
| Muslim | 2,726 | 1.3% |
| Religion not stated | 1,404 | 0.67% |
| Sikh | 33 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKangeyam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kangeyam Tehsil is 85.72 k (85,718), with 42.93 k (42,927) being males and 42.79 k (42,791) being females, making up 40.94% of the Kangeyam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Kangeyam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kangeyam Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,23,667), with 61.82 k (61,824) being males and 61.84 k (61,843) being females, making up 59.06% of the Kangeyam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Kangeyam Literacy Rate
Kangeyam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.47% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kangeyam Tehsil is 82.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kangeyam Tehsil is 64.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kangeyam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.07%, while in the rural regions of Kangeyam Tehsil, it is around 68.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kangeyam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.47 | 82.01 | 64.98 |
| Urban Area | 81.07 | 87.96 | 74.22 |
| Rural Area | 68.27 | 77.95 | 58.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kangeyam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.87 | 81.55 | 64.22 |
| Christian | 89.3 | 94.41 | 84.45 |
| Muslim | 91.26 | 95.21 | 87.3 |
| Religion not stated | 77.75 | 87.57 | 70.66 |
Kangeyam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kangeyam Tehsil is 41.09 k (41,090) with 20.53 k (20,527) males and 20.56 k (20,563) females, which is 19.62% of Kangeyam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Kangeyam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kangeyam Tehsil is 111 (111) with 54 (54) males and 57 (57) females, which is 0.05% of Kangeyam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kangeyam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 |
| Urban Area | 997 |
| Rural Area | 1001 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kangeyam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Christian | 1061 |
| Muslim | 964 |
| Religion not stated | 1280 |
Kangeyam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kangeyam Tehsil is 842.4 Square KM, with a population density of 249 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kangeyam Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kangeyam Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Kangeyam Tehsil are 64.07 k(64,069).
Kangeyam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kangeyam Tehsil, there are about 1.21 Lac (1,21,062) workers, making up nearly 57.82% of the Kangeyam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.54 k (71,540) are male workers, and about 49.52 k (49,522) are female workers.
Kangeyam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,217) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.24 Lac (2,23,879) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,336) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,645) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,954) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,263) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,573) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,697) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,688) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,680) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,671) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,662) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,654) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kangeyam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.26 Lac (2,25,654), with a male population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,826) and a female population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,831). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kangeyam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.