Sankarapuram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sankarapuram Tehsil has a population of 4.08 Lac (4,07,970) with 2.06 Lac (2,06,075) males and 2.02 Lac (2,01,895) females.The sex ratio in Sankarapuram is 980, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 51.34 k (51,338) which is 12.58% of Sankarapuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sankarapuram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Viluppuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sankarapuram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sankarapuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.35 Lac (4,34,920), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sankarapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.16 Lac.
Sankarapuram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sankarapuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.36 Lac (4,36,210), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sankarapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.17 Lac.
Sankarapuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sankarapuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.55 Lac (3,54,929), accounting for 87% of the Sankarapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,79,484), and the Hindu female population is around 1.75 Lac (1,75,445).
Sankarapuram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sankarapuram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 28.92 k (28,921), accounting for 7.09% of the Sankarapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 14.52 k (14,521), and the Christian female population is around 14.40 k (14,400).
Sankarapuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,54,929 | 87% |
| Christian | 28,921 | 7.09% |
| Muslim | 23,145 | 5.67% |
| Religion not stated | 898 | 0.22% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 18 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSankarapuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 15.66 k (15,664), with 7.82 k (7,818) being males and 7.85 k (7,846) being females, making up 3.84% of the Sankarapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Sankarapuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 3.92 Lac (3,92,306), with 1.98 Lac (1,98,257) being males and 1.94 Lac (1,94,049) being females, making up 96.16% of the Sankarapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Sankarapuram Literacy Rate
Sankarapuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 72.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 55.3 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sankarapuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.8%, while in the rural regions of Sankarapuram Tehsil, it is around 63.46%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankarapuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.09 | 72.75 | 55.3 |
| Urban Area | 79.8 | 87.11 | 72.58 |
| Rural Area | 63.46 | 72.18 | 54.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sankarapuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.83 | 71 | 52.5 |
| Christian | 81.47 | 85.29 | 77.6 |
| Muslim | 76.48 | 83.38 | 69.61 |
| Religion not stated | 72.83 | 85.41 | 60.11 |
Sankarapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankarapuram Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,862) with 55.60 k (55,600) males and 54.26 k (54,262) females, which is 26.93% of Sankarapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Sankarapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankarapuram Tehsil is 47.34 k (47,344) with 23.81 k (23,807) males and 23.54 k (23,537) females, which is 11.6% of Sankarapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankarapuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 |
| Urban Area | 1004 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sankarapuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 978 |
| Christian | 992 |
| Muslim | 998 |
| Religion not stated | 992 |
Sankarapuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Sankarapuram Tehsil is 1,281.42 Square KM, with a population density of 318 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sankarapuram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sankarapuram Tehsil are 187.The Total Number of households in Sankarapuram Tehsil are 91.18 k(91,183).
Sankarapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sankarapuram Tehsil, there are about 2.11 Lac (2,10,805) workers, making up nearly 51.67% of the Sankarapuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.21 Lac (1,21,158) are male workers, and about 89.65 k (89,647) are female workers.
Sankarapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.35 Lac (4,34,920) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.36 Lac (4,36,210) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.37 Lac (4,37,100) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,702) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,305) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.39 Lac (4,38,907) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,510) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,752) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,735) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,718) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,702) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,685) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,668) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sankarapuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.40 Lac (4,39,668), with a male population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,993) and a female population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,640). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sankarapuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.