Viluppuram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Viluppuram District has a population of 34.59 Lac (34,58,873) with 17.41 Lac (17,40,819) males and 17.18 Lac (17,18,054) females.The sex ratio in Viluppuram is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Viluppuram District is 4.04 Lac (4,04,106) which is 11.68% of Viluppuram District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Viluppuram District is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Viluppuram District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Viluppuram Population Census 2011
- Viluppuram Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Viluppuram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Viluppuram District current estimated population is projected to be 36.87 Lac (36,87,358), indicating a 6.61% increased from Viluppuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.39 Lac.
Viluppuram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Viluppuram District estimated population is projected to be 36.98 Lac (36,98,292), projecting a 6.92% increased from Viluppuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.45 Lac.
Viluppuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Viluppuram District, with a total Hindu population of 31.75 Lac (31,74,941), accounting for 91.79% of the Viluppuram District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.00 Lac (15,99,867), and the Hindu female population is around 15.75 Lac (15,75,074).
Viluppuram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Viluppuram District, with a total Christian population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,279), accounting for 4% of the Viluppuram District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 68.93 k (68,929), and the Christian female population is around 69.35 k (69,350).
Viluppuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 31,74,941 | 91.79% |
| Christian | 1,38,279 | 4% |
| Muslim | 1,33,896 | 3.87% |
| Religion not stated | 6,884 | 0.2% |
| Jain | 4,032 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 325 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 278 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 238 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationViluppuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Viluppuram District is 5.19 Lac (5,19,088), with 2.59 Lac (2,59,344) being males and 2.60 Lac (2,59,744) being females, making up 15.01% of the Viluppuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Viluppuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Viluppuram District is 29.40 Lac (29,39,785), with 14.81 Lac (14,81,475) being males and 14.58 Lac (14,58,310) being females, making up 84.99% of the Viluppuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Viluppuram Literacy Rate
Viluppuram District has a literacy rate of 71.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Viluppuram District is 80.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Viluppuram District is 63.15 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Viluppuram District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.74%, while in the rural regions of Viluppuram District, it is around 69.59%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Viluppuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.88 | 80.55 | 63.15 |
| Urban Area | 84.74 | 90.71 | 78.82 |
| Rural Area | 69.59 | 78.75 | 60.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Viluppuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.83 | 79.8 | 61.77 |
| Christian | 83.03 | 87.49 | 78.62 |
| Muslim | 84.4 | 90.59 | 78.37 |
| Religion not stated | 78.03 | 88.05 | 69.22 |
Viluppuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Viluppuram District is 10.16 Lac (10,15,716) with 5.11 Lac (5,10,869) males and 5.05 Lac (5,04,847) females, which is 29.37% of Viluppuram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Viluppuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Viluppuram District is 74.86 k (74,859) with 37.57 k (37,570) males and 37.29 k (37,289) females, which is 2.16% of Viluppuram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Viluppuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 |
| Urban Area | 1002 |
| Rural Area | 985 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Viluppuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 985 |
| Christian | 1007 |
| Muslim | 1019 |
| Religion not stated | 1119 |
Viluppuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Viluppuram District is 7,194 Square KM, with a population density of 481 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Viluppuram District are 19 and the Total Number of Villages in Viluppuram District are 1,486.The Total Number of households in Viluppuram District are 8.00 Lac(8,00,368).
Viluppuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Viluppuram District, there are about 17.03 Lac (17,03,249) workers, making up nearly 49.24% of the Viluppuram District total population. Out of these, around 10.17 Lac (10,17,383) are male workers, and about 6.86 Lac (6,85,866) are female workers.
Viluppuram - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Viluppuram district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 12,37,061, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 34,58,873 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 17.22% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 9.95%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Viluppuram District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 12,37,061 to 34,58,873.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 17.22%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 12.37 Lac | 0 | - | 6.14 Lac | 6.23 Lac |
| 1911 | 13.88 Lac | 1.51 Lac | 12.1927698 | 6.89 Lac | 6.99 Lac |
| 1921 | 13.63 Lac | -24.96 k | -1.798121325 | 6.77 Lac | 6.86 Lac |
| 1931 | 14.42 Lac | 78.97 k | 5.793884824 | 7.20 Lac | 7.22 Lac |
| 1941 | 15.33 Lac | 90.61 k | 6.284190903 | 7.69 Lac | 7.63 Lac |
| 1951 | 16.31 Lac | 98.70 k | 6.440389529 | 8.19 Lac | 8.12 Lac |
| 1961 | 17.47 Lac | 1.16 Lac | 7.126217497 | 8.80 Lac | 8.68 Lac |
| 1971 | 20.48 Lac | 3.01 Lac | 17.2215673 | 10.42 Lac | 10.07 Lac |
| 1981 | 23.74 Lac | 3.26 Lac | 15.89298965 | 12.04 Lac | 11.70 Lac |
| 1991 | 27.56 Lac | 3.82 Lac | 16.0796006 | 14.00 Lac | 13.56 Lac |
| 2001 | 29.60 Lac | 2.05 Lac | 7.428273446 | 14.92 Lac | 14.68 Lac |
| 2011 | 34.59 Lac | 4.99 Lac | 16.83909426 | 17.41 Lac | 17.18 Lac |
Viluppuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.87 Lac (36,87,358) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 36.98 Lac (36,98,292) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 37.06 Lac (37,05,837) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 37.11 Lac (37,10,946) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 37.16 Lac (37,16,055) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 37.21 Lac (37,21,165) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 37.26 Lac (37,26,274) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 37.28 Lac (37,28,327) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 37.28 Lac (37,28,184) | 7.79% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 37.28 Lac (37,28,041) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 37.28 Lac (37,27,897) | 7.78% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 37.28 Lac (37,27,754) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 37.28 Lac (37,27,611) | 7.77% | 0 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Viluppuram District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 37.28 Lac (37,27,611), with a male population of 18.58 Lac (18,58,384) and a female population of 18.69 Lac (18,69,054). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Viluppuram District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.31%.