Katpadi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Katpadi Tehsil has a population of 3.91 Lac (3,91,100) with 1.96 Lac (1,95,567) males and 1.96 Lac (1,95,533) females.The sex ratio in Katpadi is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katpadi Tehsil is 38.64 k (38,635) which is 9.88% of Katpadi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katpadi Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Katpadi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Vellore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Katpadi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Katpadi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.17 Lac (4,16,936), indicating a 6.61% increased from Katpadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.09 Lac.
Katpadi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Katpadi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.18 Lac (4,18,172), projecting a 6.92% increased from Katpadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.
Katpadi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Katpadi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.56 Lac (3,55,561), accounting for 90.91% of the Katpadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.78 Lac (1,78,360), and the Hindu female population is around 1.77 Lac (1,77,201).
Katpadi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Katpadi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 23.75 k (23,752), accounting for 6.07% of the Katpadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 11.13 k (11,132), and the Christian female population is around 12.62 k (12,620).
Katpadi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,55,561 | 90.91% |
| Christian | 23,752 | 6.07% |
| Muslim | 10,276 | 2.63% |
| Religion not stated | 1,003 | 0.26% |
| Jain | 237 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 135 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 118 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKatpadi Urban Population
The Urban population of Katpadi Tehsil is 1.43 Lac (1,42,963), with 73.02 k (73,024) being males and 69.94 k (69,939) being females, making up 36.55% of the Katpadi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Katpadi Rural Population
The Rural population of Katpadi Tehsil is 2.48 Lac (2,48,137), with 1.23 Lac (1,22,543) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,594) being females, making up 63.45% of the Katpadi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Katpadi Literacy Rate
Katpadi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katpadi Tehsil is 89.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katpadi Tehsil is 74.65 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Katpadi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.39%, while in the rural regions of Katpadi Tehsil, it is around 77.96%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katpadi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.82 | 89.02 | 74.65 |
| Urban Area | 88.39 | 93.23 | 83.35 |
| Rural Area | 77.96 | 86.47 | 69.72 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Katpadi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.1 | 88.63 | 73.55 |
| Christian | 91.97 | 95.31 | 89.06 |
| Muslim | 81.34 | 87.73 | 74.87 |
| Religion not stated | 91.23 | 94.85 | 87.15 |
Katpadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katpadi Tehsil is 76.97 k (76,967) with 37.81 k (37,808) males and 39.16 k (39,159) females, which is 19.68% of Katpadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1036 females for every 1000 males.
Katpadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katpadi Tehsil is 3.10 k (3,102) with 1.54 k (1,537) males and 1.57 k (1,565) females, which is 0.79% of Katpadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katpadi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1000 |
| Urban Area | 958 |
| Rural Area | 1025 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Katpadi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 994 |
| Christian | 1134 |
| Muslim | 979 |
| Religion not stated | 889 |
Katpadi Area & Households
The Total Area of Katpadi Tehsil is 509.09 Square KM, with a population density of 768 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Katpadi Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Katpadi Tehsil are 100.The Total Number of households in Katpadi Tehsil are 92.41 k(92,407).
Katpadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Katpadi Tehsil, there are about 1.59 Lac (1,59,474) workers, making up nearly 40.78% of the Katpadi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.07 Lac (1,06,639) are male workers, and about 52.84 k (52,835) are female workers.
Katpadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.17 Lac (4,16,936) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.18 Lac (4,18,172) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.19 Lac (4,19,025) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,603) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.20 Lac (4,20,180) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.21 Lac (4,20,758) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.21 Lac (4,21,336) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,568) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,552) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,536) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,519) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,503) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.21 Lac (4,21,487) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Katpadi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.21 Lac (4,21,487), with a male population of 2.09 Lac (2,08,775) and a female population of 2.13 Lac (2,12,719). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Katpadi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.