Arcot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arcot Tehsil has a population of 2.51 Lac (2,50,517) with 1.25 Lac (1,24,705) males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,812) females.The sex ratio in Arcot is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arcot Tehsil is 26.27 k (26,269) which is 10.49% of Arcot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arcot Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Arcot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Vellore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Arcot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arcot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.67 Lac (2,67,066), indicating a 6.61% increased from Arcot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Arcot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arcot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.68 Lac (2,67,858), projecting a 6.92% increased from Arcot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Arcot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arcot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.35 Lac (2,34,684), accounting for 93.68% of the Arcot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,17,052), and the Hindu female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,17,632).
Arcot Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arcot Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.14 k (13,143), accounting for 5.25% of the Arcot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.35 k (6,352), and the Muslim female population is around 6.79 k (6,791).
Arcot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,34,684 | 93.68% |
| Muslim | 13,143 | 5.25% |
| Christian | 1,998 | 0.8% |
| Jain | 456 | 0.18% |
| Religion not stated | 205 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArcot Urban Population
The Urban population of Arcot Tehsil is 98.22 k (98,223), with 48.70 k (48,697) being males and 49.53 k (49,526) being females, making up 39.21% of the Arcot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Arcot Rural Population
The Rural population of Arcot Tehsil is 1.52 Lac (1,52,294), with 76.01 k (76,008) being males and 76.29 k (76,286) being females, making up 60.79% of the Arcot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Arcot Literacy Rate
Arcot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arcot Tehsil is 87.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arcot Tehsil is 70.71 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Arcot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.22%, while in the rural regions of Arcot Tehsil, it is around 74.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arcot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.92 | 87.27 | 70.71 |
| Urban Area | 85.22 | 91.51 | 79.08 |
| Rural Area | 74.84 | 84.54 | 65.26 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arcot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.68 | 87.1 | 70.35 |
| Muslim | 81.47 | 89.39 | 74.26 |
| Christian | 87.43 | 91.83 | 83.53 |
| Jain | 96.1 | 98.55 | 93.6 |
Arcot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arcot Tehsil is 58.36 k (58,355) with 29.09 k (29,093) males and 29.26 k (29,262) females, which is 23.29% of Arcot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Arcot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arcot Tehsil is 1.99 k (1,990) with 969 (969) males and 1.02 k (1,021) females, which is 0.79% of Arcot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arcot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1009 |
| Urban Area | 1018 |
| Rural Area | 1004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arcot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1005 |
| Muslim | 1070 |
| Christian | 1088 |
| Jain | 1009 |
Arcot Area & Households
The Total Area of Arcot Tehsil is 524.05 Square KM, with a population density of 478 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arcot Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Arcot Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Arcot Tehsil are 61.73 k(61,730).
Arcot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arcot Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,14,435) workers, making up nearly 45.68% of the Arcot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.53 k (74,534) are male workers, and about 39.90 k (39,901) are female workers.
Arcot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,066) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.68 Lac (2,67,858) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.68 Lac (2,68,404) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,774) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.69 Lac (2,69,145) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,515) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,885) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,033) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,023) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,013) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,002) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,992) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,981) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arcot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.70 Lac (2,69,981), with a male population of 1.33 Lac (1,33,127) and a female population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,870). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Arcot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.