Chengam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chengam Tehsil has a population of 2.84 Lac (2,83,917) with 1.44 Lac (1,43,861) males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,056) females.The sex ratio in Chengam is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chengam Tehsil is 34.71 k (34,710) which is 12.23% of Chengam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chengam Tehsil is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chengam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruvannamalai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Chengam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chengam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.03 Lac (3,02,672), indicating a 6.61% increased from Chengam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.50 Lac.
Chengam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chengam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.04 Lac (3,03,570), projecting a 6.92% increased from Chengam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.50 Lac.
Chengam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chengam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.68 Lac (2,68,191), accounting for 94.46% of the Chengam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.36 Lac (1,36,097), and the Hindu female population is around 1.32 Lac (1,32,094).
Chengam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chengam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.06 k (10,062), accounting for 3.54% of the Chengam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.01 k (5,008), and the Muslim female population is around 5.05 k (5,054).
Chengam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,68,191 | 94.46% |
| Muslim | 10,062 | 3.54% |
| Christian | 5,301 | 1.87% |
| Religion not stated | 246 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 59 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 20 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChengam Urban Population
The Urban population of Chengam Tehsil is 38.36 k (38,362), with 19.16 k (19,157) being males and 19.21 k (19,205) being females, making up 13.51% of the Chengam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Chengam Rural Population
The Rural population of Chengam Tehsil is 2.46 Lac (2,45,555), with 1.25 Lac (1,24,704) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,851) being females, making up 86.49% of the Chengam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Chengam Literacy Rate
Chengam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chengam Tehsil is 76.96 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chengam Tehsil is 59.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chengam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.08%, while in the rural regions of Chengam Tehsil, it is around 66.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chengam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.33 | 76.96 | 59.57 |
| Urban Area | 78.08 | 85.16 | 71.09 |
| Rural Area | 66.79 | 75.68 | 57.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chengam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.72 | 76.5 | 58.78 |
| Muslim | 76.81 | 83.76 | 70 |
| Christian | 82.14 | 86.86 | 77.77 |
| Religion not stated | 72.25 | 82.3 | 60.42 |
Chengam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chengam Tehsil is 92.13 k (92,128) with 46.36 k (46,360) males and 45.77 k (45,768) females, which is 32.45% of Chengam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Chengam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chengam Tehsil is 17.05 k (17,046) with 8.82 k (8,822) males and 8.22 k (8,224) females, which is 6% of Chengam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chengam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 974 |
| Urban Area | 1003 |
| Rural Area | 970 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chengam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 971 |
| Muslim | 1010 |
| Christian | 1072 |
| Religion not stated | 878 |
Chengam Area & Households
The Total Area of Chengam Tehsil is 1,025.84 Square KM, with a population density of 277 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chengam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chengam Tehsil are 136.The Total Number of households in Chengam Tehsil are 66.73 k(66,734).
Chengam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chengam Tehsil, there are about 1.43 Lac (1,42,845) workers, making up nearly 50.31% of the Chengam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 84.62 k (84,623) are male workers, and about 58.22 k (58,222) are female workers.
Chengam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.03 Lac (3,02,672) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.04 Lac (3,03,570) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,189) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,609) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,028) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,447) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,867) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,035) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,023) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,012) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,000) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,988) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,976) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chengam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.06 Lac (3,05,976), with a male population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,577) and a female population of 1.52 Lac (1,52,366). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Chengam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.