Virudhunagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Virudhunagar District has a population of 19.42 Lac (19,42,288) with 9.68 Lac (9,67,709) males and 9.75 Lac (9,74,579) females.The sex ratio in Virudhunagar is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Virudhunagar District is 1.97 Lac (1,97,134) which is 10.15% of Virudhunagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Virudhunagar District is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Virudhunagar District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Virudhunagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Virudhunagar District current estimated population is projected to be 20.71 Lac (20,70,591), indicating a 6.61% increased from Virudhunagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.43 Lac.
Virudhunagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Virudhunagar District estimated population is projected to be 20.77 Lac (20,76,731), projecting a 6.92% increased from Virudhunagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.47 Lac.
Virudhunagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Virudhunagar District, with a total Hindu population of 18.23 Lac (18,22,626), accounting for 93.84% of the Virudhunagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.09 Lac (9,08,801), and the Hindu female population is around 9.14 Lac (9,13,825).
Virudhunagar Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Virudhunagar District, with a total Christian population of 67.41 k (67,405), accounting for 3.47% of the Virudhunagar District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 32.74 k (32,743), and the Christian female population is around 34.66 k (34,662).
Virudhunagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,22,626 | 93.84% |
| Christian | 67,405 | 3.47% |
| Muslim | 47,838 | 2.46% |
| Religion not stated | 3,914 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 245 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 98 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 87 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 75 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVirudhunagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Virudhunagar District is 9.80 Lac (9,80,226), with 4.87 Lac (4,87,349) being males and 4.93 Lac (4,92,877) being females, making up 50.47% of the Virudhunagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Virudhunagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Virudhunagar District is 9.62 Lac (9,62,062), with 4.80 Lac (4,80,360) being males and 4.82 Lac (4,81,702) being females, making up 49.53% of the Virudhunagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Virudhunagar Literacy Rate
Virudhunagar District has a literacy rate of 80.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Virudhunagar District is 87.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Virudhunagar District is 72.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Virudhunagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.31%, while in the rural regions of Virudhunagar District, it is around 75.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Virudhunagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.15 | 87.71 | 72.69 |
| Urban Area | 84.31 | 90.47 | 78.25 |
| Rural Area | 75.88 | 84.9 | 66.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Virudhunagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.65 | 87.39 | 72 |
| Christian | 87.85 | 92.67 | 83.34 |
| Muslim | 88.1 | 92.99 | 83.21 |
| Religion not stated | 82.77 | 90.09 | 76.22 |
Virudhunagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Virudhunagar District is 4.00 Lac (3,99,831) with 1.99 Lac (1,98,704) males and 2.01 Lac (2,01,127) females, which is 20.59% of Virudhunagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Virudhunagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Virudhunagar District is 2.29 k (2,294) with 1.18 k (1,182) males and 1.11 k (1,112) females, which is 0.12% of Virudhunagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Virudhunagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 1012 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Virudhunagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1006 |
| Christian | 1059 |
| Muslim | 993 |
| Religion not stated | 1082 |
Virudhunagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Virudhunagar District is 4,241 Square KM, with a population density of 458 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Virudhunagar District are 44 and the Total Number of Villages in Virudhunagar District are 570.The Total Number of households in Virudhunagar District are 5.38 Lac(5,37,748).
Virudhunagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Virudhunagar District, there are about 9.50 Lac (9,50,158) workers, making up nearly 48.92% of the Virudhunagar District total population. Out of these, around 5.79 Lac (5,79,111) are male workers, and about 3.71 Lac (3,71,047) are female workers.
Virudhunagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.71 Lac (20,70,591) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.77 Lac (20,76,731) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 20.81 Lac (20,80,968) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.84 Lac (20,83,837) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.87 Lac (20,86,706) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.90 Lac (20,89,575) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 20.92 Lac (20,92,444) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 20.94 Lac (20,93,597) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 20.94 Lac (20,93,517) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 20.93 Lac (20,93,436) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 20.93 Lac (20,93,356) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 20.93 Lac (20,93,275) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 20.93 Lac (20,93,195) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Virudhunagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.93 Lac (20,93,195), with a male population of 10.33 Lac (10,33,063) and a female population of 10.60 Lac (10,60,235). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Virudhunagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.