Arakonam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arakonam Tehsil has a population of 5.04 Lac (5,04,026) with 2.52 Lac (2,51,905) males and 2.52 Lac (2,52,121) females.The sex ratio in Arakonam is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arakonam Tehsil is 54.50 k (54,498) which is 10.81% of Arakonam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arakonam Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Arakonam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Vellore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Arakonam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arakonam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.37 Lac (5,37,321), indicating a 6.61% increased from Arakonam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.70 Lac.
Arakonam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arakonam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.39 Lac (5,38,915), projecting a 6.92% increased from Arakonam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.71 Lac.
Arakonam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arakonam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.70 Lac (4,70,172), accounting for 93.28% of the Arakonam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.35 Lac (2,35,179), and the Hindu female population is around 2.35 Lac (2,34,993).
Arakonam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arakonam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.57 k (16,570), accounting for 3.29% of the Arakonam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.20 k (8,202), and the Muslim female population is around 8.37 k (8,368).
Arakonam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,70,172 | 93.28% |
| Muslim | 16,570 | 3.29% |
| Christian | 15,816 | 3.14% |
| Religion not stated | 897 | 0.18% |
| Jain | 372 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 110 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 63 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 26 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArakonam Urban Population
The Urban population of Arakonam Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,54,385), with 77.14 k (77,136) being males and 77.25 k (77,249) being females, making up 30.63% of the Arakonam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Arakonam Rural Population
The Rural population of Arakonam Tehsil is 3.50 Lac (3,49,641), with 1.75 Lac (1,74,769) being males and 1.75 Lac (1,74,872) being females, making up 69.37% of the Arakonam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Arakonam Literacy Rate
Arakonam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arakonam Tehsil is 86.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arakonam Tehsil is 69.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Arakonam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.8%, while in the rural regions of Arakonam Tehsil, it is around 74.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arakonam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.96 | 86.62 | 69.37 |
| Urban Area | 85.8 | 92.15 | 79.51 |
| Rural Area | 74.47 | 84.16 | 64.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arakonam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.24 | 86.17 | 68.35 |
| Muslim | 84.78 | 90.88 | 78.9 |
| Christian | 91.61 | 95.38 | 87.99 |
| Religion not stated | 79.18 | 87.61 | 72.58 |
Arakonam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arakonam Tehsil is 1.44 Lac (1,44,469) with 71.66 k (71,655) males and 72.81 k (72,814) females, which is 28.66% of Arakonam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Arakonam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arakonam Tehsil is 7.68 k (7,680) with 3.84 k (3,840) males and 3.84 k (3,840) females, which is 1.52% of Arakonam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arakonam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 1002 |
| Rural Area | 1001 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arakonam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1000 |
| Muslim | 1021 |
| Christian | 1024 |
| Religion not stated | 1188 |
Arakonam Area & Households
The Total Area of Arakonam Tehsil is 842.97 Square KM, with a population density of 598 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arakonam Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Arakonam Tehsil are 138.The Total Number of households in Arakonam Tehsil are 1.22 Lac(1,22,251).
Arakonam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arakonam Tehsil, there are about 2.27 Lac (2,27,349) workers, making up nearly 45.11% of the Arakonam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.49 Lac (1,49,012) are male workers, and about 78.34 k (78,337) are female workers.
Arakonam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.37 Lac (5,37,321) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.39 Lac (5,38,915) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.40 Lac (5,40,014) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.41 Lac (5,40,758) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.42 Lac (5,41,503) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.42 Lac (5,42,248) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.43 Lac (5,42,992) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,291) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,270) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,249) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,229) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,208) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,187) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arakonam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.43 Lac (5,43,187), with a male population of 2.69 Lac (2,68,918) and a female population of 2.74 Lac (2,74,280). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Arakonam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.