Arani Population

As per the 2011 Census, Arani Tehsil has a population of 2.95 Lac (2,94,976) with 1.47 Lac (1,46,822) males and 1.48 Lac (1,48,154) females.The sex ratio in Arani is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arani Tehsil is 31.13 k (31,125) which is 10.55% of Arani Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arani Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.95 Lac

Toatl Population

1.47 Lac

Male Population

1.48 Lac

Female Population

Arani Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Arani Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.14 Lac (3,14,462), indicating a 6.61% increased from Arani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.

Arani Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Arani Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.15 Lac (3,15,394), projecting a 6.92% increased from Arani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.

Arani Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Arani Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.79 Lac (2,78,614), accounting for 94.45% of the Arani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.39 Lac (1,38,845), and the Hindu female population is around 1.40 Lac (1,39,769).

Arani Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arani Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.54 k (10,544), accounting for 3.57% of the Arani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.19 k (5,193), and the Muslim female population is around 5.35 k (5,351).

Arani Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,78,61494.45%
Muslim10,5443.57%
Christian3,7011.25%
Jain1,6450.56%
Religion not stated4090.14%
Sikh220.01%
Buddhist210.01%
Other religions and persuasions200.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Arani Urban Population

The Urban population of Arani Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,574), with 54.24 k (54,243) being males and 55.33 k (55,331) being females, making up 37.15% of the Arani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Arani Rural Population

The Rural population of Arani Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,85,402), with 92.58 k (92,579) being males and 92.82 k (92,823) being females, making up 62.85% of the Arani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Arani Literacy Rate

Arani Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arani Tehsil is 87.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arani Tehsil is 70.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Arani Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.86%, while in the rural regions of Arani Tehsil, it is around 76.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arani

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.79 87.55 70.16
Urban Area 82.86 89.7 76.2
Rural Area 76.36 86.28 66.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Arani

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.49 87.4 69.7
Muslim 80.86 88.01 73.96
Christian 87.11 92.02 82.74
Jain 94.53 97.94 91.08

Arani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arani Tehsil is 52.91 k (52,912) with 26.05 k (26,051) males and 26.86 k (26,861) females, which is 17.94% of Arani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1032 females for every 1000 males.

Arani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arani Tehsil is 1.16 k (1,158) with 583 (583) males and 575 (575) females, which is 0.39% of Arani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arani

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1010
Urban Area 1021
Rural Area 1003

Sex Ratio by Religion in Arani

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1007
Muslim 1031
Christian 1114
Jain 1009

Arani Area & Households

The Total Area of Arani Tehsil is 418.97 Square KM, with a population density of 704 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arani Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Arani Tehsil are 48.The Total Number of households in Arani Tehsil are 70.67 k(70,667).

Arani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Arani Tehsil, there are about 1.35 Lac (1,34,736) workers, making up nearly 45.68% of the Arani Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 87.77 k (87,773) are male workers, and about 46.96 k (46,963) are female workers.

Arani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.14 Lac (3,14,462) 6.61%
2025 3.15 Lac (3,15,394) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.16 Lac (3,16,038) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.16 Lac (3,16,474) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.17 Lac (3,16,909) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.17 Lac (3,17,345) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.18 Lac (3,17,781) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.18 Lac (3,17,956) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.18 Lac (3,17,944) 7.79%
2033 3.18 Lac (3,17,931) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.18 Lac (3,17,919) 7.78%
2035 3.18 Lac (3,17,907) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.18 Lac (3,17,895) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Arani Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.18 Lac (3,17,895), with a male population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,738) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,176). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Arani Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Arani Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Arani is 2.95 Lac (2,94,976).

The estimated population of Arani in 2024 is approximately 3.14 Lac (3,14,462).

Hindu constitute 94.45% of Arani population, amounting to approximately 2.79 Lac (2,78,614) people.

Muslim constitute 3.57% of Arani population, totaling around 10.54 k (10,544) people.

Hindu: 94.45%, Muslim: 3.57%, Christian: 1.25%, Jain: 0.56%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Arani is 52.91 k (17.94%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.16 k (0.39%).

In Arani, 1.10 Lac (37.15%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.85 Lac (62.85%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Arani is 78.79%, with male literacy at 87.55% and female literacy at 70.16%.

The sex ratio in Arani is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Arani population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.