Kallakkurichi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kallakkurichi Tehsil has a population of 4.66 Lac (4,66,136) with 2.35 Lac (2,34,833) males and 2.31 Lac (2,31,303) females.The sex ratio in Kallakkurichi is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 52.95 k (52,948) which is 11.36% of Kallakkurichi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kallakkurichi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Viluppuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kallakkurichi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kallakkurichi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.97 Lac (4,96,928), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kallakkurichi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.48 Lac.
Kallakkurichi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kallakkurichi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.98 Lac (4,98,402), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kallakkurichi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.48 Lac.
Kallakkurichi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kallakkurichi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.41 Lac (4,41,366), accounting for 94.69% of the Kallakkurichi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.23 Lac (2,22,614), and the Hindu female population is around 2.19 Lac (2,18,752).
Kallakkurichi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kallakkurichi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.64 k (16,638), accounting for 3.57% of the Kallakkurichi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.29 k (8,286), and the Muslim female population is around 8.35 k (8,352).
Kallakkurichi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,41,366 | 94.69% |
| Muslim | 16,638 | 3.57% |
| Christian | 6,977 | 1.5% |
| Religion not stated | 918 | 0.2% |
| Jain | 100 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 69 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 49 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKallakkurichi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,19,252), with 59.72 k (59,717) being males and 59.54 k (59,535) being females, making up 25.58% of the Kallakkurichi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Kallakkurichi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 3.47 Lac (3,46,884), with 1.75 Lac (1,75,116) being males and 1.72 Lac (1,71,768) being females, making up 74.42% of the Kallakkurichi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Kallakkurichi Literacy Rate
Kallakkurichi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 80.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 61.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kallakkurichi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.73%, while in the rural regions of Kallakkurichi Tehsil, it is around 67.06%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kallakkurichi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.85 | 80.28 | 61.36 |
| Urban Area | 81.73 | 88.47 | 75.05 |
| Rural Area | 67.06 | 77.47 | 56.55 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kallakkurichi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.07 | 79.73 | 60.33 |
| Muslim | 86.36 | 92.42 | 80.42 |
| Christian | 81.96 | 86.12 | 78.01 |
| Religion not stated | 78.61 | 89.16 | 71.31 |
Kallakkurichi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,56,105) with 78.23 k (78,231) males and 77.87 k (77,874) females, which is 33.49% of Kallakkurichi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Kallakkurichi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 1.72 k (1,718) with 952 (952) males and 766 (766) females, which is 0.37% of Kallakkurichi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 805 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kallakkurichi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 985 |
| Urban Area | 997 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kallakkurichi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 983 |
| Muslim | 1008 |
| Christian | 1039 |
| Religion not stated | 1366 |
Kallakkurichi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kallakkurichi Tehsil is 972.81 Square KM, with a population density of 479 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kallakkurichi Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kallakkurichi Tehsil are 154.The Total Number of households in Kallakkurichi Tehsil are 1.13 Lac(1,13,192).
Kallakkurichi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kallakkurichi Tehsil, there are about 2.35 Lac (2,35,042) workers, making up nearly 50.42% of the Kallakkurichi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.37 Lac (1,36,820) are male workers, and about 98.22 k (98,222) are female workers.
Kallakkurichi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.97 Lac (4,96,928) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.98 Lac (4,98,402) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.99 Lac (4,99,419) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.00 Lac (5,00,107) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.01 Lac (5,00,796) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.01 Lac (5,01,484) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,173) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,450) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,430) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,411) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,392) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,372) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,353) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kallakkurichi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.02 Lac (5,02,353), with a male population of 2.51 Lac (2,50,693) and a female population of 2.52 Lac (2,51,633). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kallakkurichi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.