Polur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Polur Tehsil has a population of 4.50 Lac (4,49,860) with 2.25 Lac (2,25,218) males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,642) females.The sex ratio in Polur is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Polur Tehsil is 50.22 k (50,222) which is 11.16% of Polur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Polur Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Polur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruvannamalai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Polur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Polur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.80 Lac (4,79,577), indicating a 6.61% increased from Polur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.40 Lac.
Polur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Polur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.81 Lac (4,80,999), projecting a 6.92% increased from Polur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.41 Lac.
Polur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Polur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.23 Lac (4,22,936), accounting for 94.02% of the Polur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.12 Lac (2,11,914), and the Hindu female population is around 2.11 Lac (2,11,022).
Polur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Polur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.92 k (14,921), accounting for 3.32% of the Polur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.31 k (7,308), and the Christian female population is around 7.61 k (7,613).
Polur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,22,936 | 94.02% |
| Christian | 14,921 | 3.32% |
| Muslim | 10,589 | 2.35% |
| Jain | 779 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 556 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 33 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 31 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 15 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPolur Urban Population
The Urban population of Polur Tehsil is 62.25 k (62,254), with 30.76 k (30,756) being males and 31.50 k (31,498) being females, making up 13.84% of the Polur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Polur Rural Population
The Rural population of Polur Tehsil is 3.88 Lac (3,87,606), with 1.94 Lac (1,94,462) being males and 1.93 Lac (1,93,144) being females, making up 86.16% of the Polur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Polur Literacy Rate
Polur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Polur Tehsil is 81.59 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Polur Tehsil is 61.96 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Polur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.63%, while in the rural regions of Polur Tehsil, it is around 69.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Polur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.74 | 81.59 | 61.96 |
| Urban Area | 82.63 | 90.19 | 75.34 |
| Rural Area | 69.98 | 80.23 | 59.76 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Polur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.03 | 81.1 | 61.03 |
| Christian | 83.3 | 89.82 | 77.11 |
| Muslim | 81.52 | 88.51 | 74.62 |
| Jain | 91.87 | 96.86 | 87.05 |
Polur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Polur Tehsil is 78.14 k (78,138) with 38.95 k (38,954) males and 39.18 k (39,184) females, which is 17.37% of Polur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Polur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Polur Tehsil is 35.23 k (35,230) with 17.76 k (17,761) males and 17.47 k (17,469) females, which is 7.83% of Polur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Polur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 1025 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Polur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Christian | 1042 |
| Muslim | 1002 |
| Jain | 1003 |
Polur Area & Households
The Total Area of Polur Tehsil is 1,364.92 Square KM, with a population density of 330 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Polur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Polur Tehsil are 196.The Total Number of households in Polur Tehsil are 1.10 Lac(1,09,642).
Polur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Polur Tehsil, there are about 2.39 Lac (2,39,034) workers, making up nearly 53.14% of the Polur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.35 Lac (1,35,283) are male workers, and about 1.04 Lac (1,03,751) are female workers.
Polur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.80 Lac (4,79,577) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.81 Lac (4,80,999) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.82 Lac (4,81,980) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.83 Lac (4,82,645) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.83 Lac (4,83,310) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.84 Lac (4,83,974) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,639) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,906) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,887) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,868) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,850) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,831) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,812) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Polur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.85 Lac (4,84,812), with a male population of 2.40 Lac (2,40,428) and a female population of 2.44 Lac (2,44,386). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Polur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.