Cheyyar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Cheyyar Tehsil has a population of 3.39 Lac (3,38,612) with 1.70 Lac (1,69,798) males and 1.69 Lac (1,68,814) females.The sex ratio in Cheyyar is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cheyyar Tehsil is 35.01 k (35,011) which is 10.34% of Cheyyar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cheyyar Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Cheyyar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruvannamalai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Cheyyar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Cheyyar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.61 Lac (3,60,980), indicating a 6.61% increased from Cheyyar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.
Cheyyar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Cheyyar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.62 Lac (3,62,051), projecting a 6.92% increased from Cheyyar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.81 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.
Cheyyar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cheyyar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.28 Lac (3,28,468), accounting for 97% of the Cheyyar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.65 Lac (1,64,830), and the Hindu female population is around 1.64 Lac (1,63,638).
Cheyyar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cheyyar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.13 k (7,130), accounting for 2.11% of the Cheyyar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.48 k (3,482), and the Muslim female population is around 3.65 k (3,648).
Cheyyar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,28,468 | 97% |
| Muslim | 7,130 | 2.11% |
| Christian | 1,873 | 0.55% |
| Jain | 544 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 521 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 44 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCheyyar Urban Population
The Urban population of Cheyyar Tehsil is 50.29 k (50,291), with 25.05 k (25,050) being males and 25.24 k (25,241) being females, making up 14.85% of the Cheyyar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Cheyyar Rural Population
The Rural population of Cheyyar Tehsil is 2.88 Lac (2,88,321), with 1.45 Lac (1,44,748) being males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,573) being females, making up 85.15% of the Cheyyar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Cheyyar Literacy Rate
Cheyyar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cheyyar Tehsil is 84.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cheyyar Tehsil is 66.61 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cheyyar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.47%, while in the rural regions of Cheyyar Tehsil, it is around 74.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cheyyar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.81 | 84.99 | 66.61 |
| Urban Area | 84.47 | 90.8 | 78.23 |
| Rural Area | 74.29 | 83.98 | 64.55 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cheyyar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.64 | 84.89 | 66.35 |
| Muslim | 79.92 | 87.59 | 72.68 |
| Christian | 83.85 | 88.58 | 79.31 |
| Jain | 93.37 | 96.68 | 90.27 |
Cheyyar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cheyyar Tehsil is 85.02 k (85,023) with 42.77 k (42,774) males and 42.25 k (42,249) females, which is 25.11% of Cheyyar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Cheyyar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cheyyar Tehsil is 3.99 k (3,985) with 1.95 k (1,948) males and 2.04 k (2,037) females, which is 1.18% of Cheyyar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1046 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cheyyar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 995 |
| Urban Area | 1008 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cheyyar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 993 |
| Muslim | 1048 |
| Christian | 1008 |
| Jain | 1069 |
Cheyyar Area & Households
The Total Area of Cheyyar Tehsil is 849.27 Square KM, with a population density of 399 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cheyyar Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Cheyyar Tehsil are 217.The Total Number of households in Cheyyar Tehsil are 82.92 k(82,922).
Cheyyar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cheyyar Tehsil, there are about 1.76 Lac (1,75,654) workers, making up nearly 51.87% of the Cheyyar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.03 Lac (1,03,295) are male workers, and about 72.36 k (72,359) are female workers.
Cheyyar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.61 Lac (3,60,980) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.62 Lac (3,62,051) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,789) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.63 Lac (3,63,290) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,790) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,290) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,790) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,991) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,977) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,963) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,949) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,935) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,921) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cheyyar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.65 Lac (3,64,921), with a male population of 1.81 Lac (1,81,266) and a female population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,651). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Cheyyar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.