Villages In Tiruvannamalai Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Tiruvannamalai Population in 2025

In 2025, Tiruvannamalai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.22 Lac (6,22,110), indicating a 6.92% increased from Tiruvannamalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.11 Lac.

Tiruvannamalai Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Tiruvannamalai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.23 Lac (6,23,380), projecting a 7.14% increased from Tiruvannamalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.12 Lac.

Tiruvannamalai Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Tiruvannamalai Tehsil has a population of 5.82 Lac (5,81,836) with 2.92 Lac (2,92,186) males and 2.90 Lac (2,89,650) females.The sex ratio in Tiruvannamalai is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 65.49 k (65,485) which is 11.25% of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.82 Lac

Total Population

2.92 Lac

Male Population

2.90 Lac

Female Population

Tiruvannamalai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.21 Lac (5,21,457), accounting for 89.62% of the Tiruvannamalai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.62 Lac (2,62,123), and the Hindu female population is around 2.59 Lac (2,59,334).

Tiruvannamalai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.80 k (29,799), accounting for 5.12% of the Tiruvannamalai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.03 k (15,033), and the Muslim female population is around 14.77 k (14,766).

Tiruvannamalai Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,21,45789.62%
Muslim29,7995.12%
Christian27,7694.77%
Jain1,3870.24%
Religion not stated1,2860.22%
Sikh670.01%
Buddhist380.01%
Other religions and persuasions330.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tiruvannamalai Urban Population

The Urban population of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 1.93 Lac (1,92,746), with 96.27 k (96,267) being males and 96.48 k (96,479) being females, making up 33.13% of the Tiruvannamalai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Tiruvannamalai Rural Population

The Rural population of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 3.89 Lac (3,89,090), with 1.96 Lac (1,95,919) being males and 1.93 Lac (1,93,171) being females, making up 66.87% of the Tiruvannamalai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Tiruvannamalai Literacy Rate

Tiruvannamalai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 85.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 69.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tiruvannamalai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.02%, while in the rural regions of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil, it is around 73.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tiruvannamalai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.73 85.63 69.84
Urban Area 87.02 92.56 81.52
Rural Area 73.1 82.18 63.98

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tiruvannamalai

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.84 85.05 68.63
Muslim 84.75 90.61 78.88
Christian 86.19 90.7 81.83
Jain 92.38 97.31 87.4

Tiruvannamalai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,25,656) with 62.95 k (62,950) males and 62.71 k (62,706) females, which is 21.6% of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Tiruvannamalai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 10.31 k (10,307) with 5.18 k (5,182) males and 5.13 k (5,125) females, which is 1.77% of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tiruvannamalai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 992
Urban Area 1003
Rural Area 986

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tiruvannamalai

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 990
Muslim 983
Christian 1029
Jain 979

Tiruvannamalai Area & Households

The Total Area of Tiruvannamalai Tehsil is 974.06 Square KM, with a population density of 597 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil are 215.The Total Number of households in Tiruvannamalai Tehsil are 1.34 Lac(1,34,338).

Tiruvannamalai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tiruvannamalai Tehsil, there are about 2.73 Lac (2,73,035) workers, making up nearly 46.93% of the Tiruvannamalai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.70 Lac (1,69,748) are male workers, and about 1.03 Lac (1,03,287) are female workers.

Tiruvannamalai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 6.22 Lac (6,22,110) 6.92%
2026 6.23 Lac (6,23,380) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 6.24 Lac (6,24,239) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 6.25 Lac (6,25,098) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 6.26 Lac (6,25,958) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 6.27 Lac (6,26,817) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 6.27 Lac (6,27,163) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 6.27 Lac (6,27,139) 7.79%
2033 6.27 Lac (6,27,115) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 6.27 Lac (6,27,090) 7.78%
2035 6.27 Lac (6,27,066) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 6.27 Lac (6,27,042) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Tiruvannamalai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.27 Lac (6,27,042), with a male population of 3.12 Lac (3,11,919) and a female population of 3.15 Lac (3,15,108). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tiruvannamalai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Tiruvannamalai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tiruvannamalai is 5.82 Lac (5,81,836).

Hindu constitute 89.62% of Tiruvannamalai population, amounting to approximately 5.21 Lac (5,21,457) people.

Muslim constitute 5.12% of Tiruvannamalai population, totaling around 29.80 k (29,799) people.

Hindu: 89.62%, Muslim: 5.12%, Christian: 4.77%, Jain: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tiruvannamalai is 1.26 Lac (21.6%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10.31 k (1.77%).

In Tiruvannamalai, 1.93 Lac (33.13%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.89 Lac (66.87%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tiruvannamalai is 77.73%, with male literacy at 85.63% and female literacy at 69.84%.

The sex ratio in Tiruvannamalai is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Tiruvannamalai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.