Wallajah Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wallajah Tehsil has a population of 4.45 Lac (4,44,758) with 2.21 Lac (2,21,084) males and 2.24 Lac (2,23,674) females.The sex ratio in Wallajah is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wallajah Tehsil is 48.38 k (48,379) which is 10.88% of Wallajah Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wallajah Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.45 Lac

Toatl Population

2.21 Lac

Male Population

2.24 Lac

Female Population

Wallajah Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wallajah Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.74 Lac (4,74,138), indicating a 6.61% increased from Wallajah's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.39 Lac.

Wallajah Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wallajah Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.76 Lac (4,75,544), projecting a 6.92% increased from Wallajah's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.40 Lac.

Wallajah Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Wallajah Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.75 Lac (3,74,597), accounting for 84.22% of the Wallajah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.86 Lac (1,86,264), and the Hindu female population is around 1.88 Lac (1,88,333).

Wallajah Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Wallajah Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 57.29 k (57,285), accounting for 12.88% of the Wallajah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 28.78 k (28,778), and the Muslim female population is around 28.51 k (28,507).

Wallajah Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,74,59784.22%
Muslim57,28512.88%
Christian11,9812.69%
Religion not stated3920.09%
Jain3310.07%
Sikh940.02%
Buddhist470.01%
Other religions and persuasions310.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Wallajah Urban Population

The Urban population of Wallajah Tehsil is 2.31 Lac (2,31,156), with 1.14 Lac (1,14,356) being males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,800) being females, making up 51.97% of the Wallajah total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Wallajah Rural Population

The Rural population of Wallajah Tehsil is 2.14 Lac (2,13,602), with 1.07 Lac (1,06,728) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,06,874) being females, making up 48.03% of the Wallajah total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Wallajah Literacy Rate

Wallajah Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.84% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wallajah Tehsil is 89.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wallajah Tehsil is 74.42 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wallajah Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.64%, while in the rural regions of Wallajah Tehsil, it is around 77.7%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wallajah

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.84 89.42 74.42
Urban Area 85.64 91.62 79.85
Rural Area 77.7 87.05 68.45

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wallajah

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.02 89.06 73.14
Muslim 85.03 90.68 79.37
Christian 92.17 94.73 89.94
Religion not stated 81.42 89.54 74.73

Wallajah Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wallajah Tehsil is 80.59 k (80,591) with 39.44 k (39,444) males and 41.15 k (41,147) females, which is 18.12% of Wallajah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1044 females for every 1000 males.

Wallajah Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wallajah Tehsil is 1.53 k (1,528) with 777 (777) males and 751 (751) females, which is 0.34% of Wallajah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wallajah

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1012
Urban Area 1022
Rural Area 1002

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wallajah

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1012
Muslim 991
Christian 1137
Religion not stated 1166

Wallajah Area & Households

The Total Area of Wallajah Tehsil is 506 Square KM, with a population density of 879 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wallajah Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Wallajah Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Wallajah Tehsil are 1.05 Lac(1,05,092).

Wallajah Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wallajah Tehsil, there are about 1.84 Lac (1,83,525) workers, making up nearly 41.26% of the Wallajah Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.28 Lac (1,27,609) are male workers, and about 55.92 k (55,916) are female workers.

Wallajah - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.74 Lac (4,74,138) 6.61%
2025 4.76 Lac (4,75,544) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 4.77 Lac (4,76,514) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 4.77 Lac (4,77,171) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 4.78 Lac (4,77,828) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 4.78 Lac (4,78,485) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 4.79 Lac (4,79,142) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 4.79 Lac (4,79,406) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 4.79 Lac (4,79,388) 7.79%
2033 4.79 Lac (4,79,369) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 4.79 Lac (4,79,351) 7.78%
2035 4.79 Lac (4,79,332) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 4.79 Lac (4,79,314) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Wallajah Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.79 Lac (4,79,314), with a male population of 2.36 Lac (2,36,015) and a female population of 2.43 Lac (2,43,333). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Wallajah Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Wallajah Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Wallajah is 4.45 Lac (4,44,758).

The estimated population of Wallajah in 2024 is approximately 4.74 Lac (4,74,138).

Hindu constitute 84.22% of Wallajah population, amounting to approximately 3.75 Lac (3,74,597) people.

Muslim constitute 12.88% of Wallajah population, totaling around 57.29 k (57,285) people.

Hindu: 84.22%, Muslim: 12.88%, Christian: 2.69%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Jain: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Wallajah is 80.59 k (18.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.53 k (0.34%).

In Wallajah, 2.31 Lac (51.97%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.14 Lac (48.03%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wallajah is 81.84%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 74.42%.

The sex ratio in Wallajah is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

Wallajah population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.