Villages In Gingee Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Gingee Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gingee Tehsil has a population of 4.24 Lac (4,23,942) with 2.14 Lac (2,13,509) males and 2.10 Lac (2,10,433) females.The sex ratio in Gingee is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gingee Tehsil is 44.36 k (44,361) which is 10.46% of Gingee Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gingee Tehsil is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.24 Lac

Toatl Population

2.14 Lac

Male Population

2.10 Lac

Female Population

Gingee Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gingee Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.52 Lac (4,51,947), indicating a 6.61% increased from Gingee's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.25 Lac.

Gingee Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gingee Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.53 Lac (4,53,287), projecting a 6.92% increased from Gingee's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.26 Lac.

Gingee Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gingee Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.84 Lac (3,83,976), accounting for 90.57% of the Gingee Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.94 Lac (1,93,536), and the Hindu female population is around 1.90 Lac (1,90,440).

Gingee Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Gingee Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 21.94 k (21,936), accounting for 5.17% of the Gingee Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 10.96 k (10,957), and the Christian female population is around 10.98 k (10,979).

Gingee Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,83,97690.57%
Christian21,9365.17%
Muslim15,2953.61%
Religion not stated1,5650.37%
Jain1,1070.26%
Buddhist270.01%
Sikh200%
Other religions and persuasions160%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Gingee Urban Population

The Urban population of Gingee Tehsil is 33.94 k (33,937), with 17.16 k (17,163) being males and 16.77 k (16,774) being females, making up 8.01% of the Gingee total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Gingee Rural Population

The Rural population of Gingee Tehsil is 3.90 Lac (3,90,005), with 1.96 Lac (1,96,346) being males and 1.94 Lac (1,93,659) being females, making up 91.99% of the Gingee total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Gingee Literacy Rate

Gingee Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.43% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gingee Tehsil is 81.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gingee Tehsil is 63.59 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gingee Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.72%, while in the rural regions of Gingee Tehsil, it is around 71.45%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gingee

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.43 81.19 63.59
Urban Area 83.72 89.1 78.22
Rural Area 71.45 80.5 62.34

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gingee

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.35 80.42 62.19
Christian 81.7 86.88 76.57
Muslim 84.76 90.84 78.58
Religion not stated 73.03 87.14 61.29

Gingee Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gingee Tehsil is 94.92 k (94,919) with 48.12 k (48,118) males and 46.80 k (46,801) females, which is 22.39% of Gingee Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Gingee Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gingee Tehsil is 8.47 k (8,468) with 4.23 k (4,226) males and 4.24 k (4,242) females, which is 2% of Gingee Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gingee

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 986
Urban Area 978
Rural Area 987

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gingee

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 985
Christian 1003
Muslim 982
Religion not stated 1189

Gingee Area & Households

The Total Area of Gingee Tehsil is 1,063.04 Square KM, with a population density of 399 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gingee Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Gingee Tehsil are 246.The Total Number of households in Gingee Tehsil are 1.00 Lac(1,00,430).

Gingee Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gingee Tehsil, there are about 2.32 Lac (2,32,250) workers, making up nearly 54.78% of the Gingee Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.30 Lac (1,30,207) are male workers, and about 1.02 Lac (1,02,043) are female workers.

Gingee - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.52 Lac (4,51,947) 6.61%
2025 4.53 Lac (4,53,287) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 4.54 Lac (4,54,212) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 4.55 Lac (4,54,838) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 4.55 Lac (4,55,464) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 4.56 Lac (4,56,091) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 4.57 Lac (4,56,717) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 4.57 Lac (4,56,969) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 4.57 Lac (4,56,951) 7.79%
2033 4.57 Lac (4,56,933) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 4.57 Lac (4,56,916) 7.78%
2035 4.57 Lac (4,56,898) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 4.57 Lac (4,56,881) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Gingee Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.57 Lac (4,56,881), with a male population of 2.28 Lac (2,27,929) and a female population of 2.29 Lac (2,28,928). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Gingee Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Gingee Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gingee is 4.24 Lac (4,23,942).

The estimated population of Gingee in 2024 is approximately 4.52 Lac (4,51,947).

Hindu constitute 90.57% of Gingee population, amounting to approximately 3.84 Lac (3,83,976) people.

Christian constitute 5.17% of Gingee population, totaling around 21.94 k (21,936) people.

Hindu: 90.57%, Christian: 5.17%, Muslim: 3.61%, Religion not stated: 0.37%, Jain: 0.26%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gingee is 94.92 k (22.39%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.47 k (2%).

In Gingee, 33.94 k (8.01%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.90 Lac (91.99%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gingee is 72.43%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 63.59%.

The sex ratio in Gingee is 986 females for every 1000 males.

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