Rajapalayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rajapalayam Tehsil has a population of 3.48 Lac (3,47,668) with 1.74 Lac (1,73,529) males and 1.74 Lac (1,74,139) females.The sex ratio in Rajapalayam is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 33.50 k (33,499) which is 9.64% of Rajapalayam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajapalayam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Virudhunagar District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Rajapalayam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rajapalayam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.71 Lac (3,70,635), indicating a 6.61% increased from Rajapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.86 Lac.
Rajapalayam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rajapalayam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.72 Lac (3,71,734), projecting a 6.92% increased from Rajapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.
Rajapalayam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajapalayam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.31 Lac (3,30,760), accounting for 95.14% of the Rajapalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.65 Lac (1,65,212), and the Hindu female population is around 1.66 Lac (1,65,548).
Rajapalayam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Rajapalayam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 9.95 k (9,949), accounting for 2.86% of the Rajapalayam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.89 k (4,892), and the Christian female population is around 5.06 k (5,057).
Rajapalayam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,30,760 | 95.14% |
| Christian | 9,949 | 2.86% |
| Muslim | 6,186 | 1.78% |
| Religion not stated | 697 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 48 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajapalayam Urban Population
The Urban population of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 1.93 Lac (1,92,770), with 95.93 k (95,928) being males and 96.84 k (96,842) being females, making up 55.45% of the Rajapalayam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Rajapalayam Rural Population
The Rural population of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,898), with 77.60 k (77,601) being males and 77.30 k (77,297) being females, making up 44.55% of the Rajapalayam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Rajapalayam Literacy Rate
Rajapalayam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 88.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 74.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajapalayam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.78%, while in the rural regions of Rajapalayam Tehsil, it is around 77.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajapalayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.19 | 88.44 | 74.01 |
| Urban Area | 83.78 | 90.24 | 77.41 |
| Rural Area | 77.94 | 86.2 | 69.71 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajapalayam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.82 | 88.21 | 73.49 |
| Christian | 88.77 | 93.5 | 84.21 |
| Muslim | 89.39 | 93.57 | 85.29 |
| Religion not stated | 77.82 | 83.7 | 72.58 |
Rajapalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajapalayam Tehsil is 76.57 k (76,569) with 38.01 k (38,009) males and 38.56 k (38,560) females, which is 22.02% of Rajapalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Rajapalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajapalayam Tehsil is 545 (545) with 277 (277) males and 268 (268) females, which is 0.16% of Rajapalayam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajapalayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1004 |
| Urban Area | 1010 |
| Rural Area | 997 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajapalayam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1003 |
| Christian | 1034 |
| Muslim | 1027 |
| Religion not stated | 1125 |
Rajapalayam Area & Households
The Total Area of Rajapalayam Tehsil is 465.83 Square KM, with a population density of 746 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajapalayam Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajapalayam Tehsil are 38.The Total Number of households in Rajapalayam Tehsil are 1.01 Lac(1,00,543).
Rajapalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rajapalayam Tehsil, there are about 1.64 Lac (1,64,038) workers, making up nearly 47.18% of the Rajapalayam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,04,955) are male workers, and about 59.08 k (59,083) are female workers.
Rajapalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.71 Lac (3,70,635) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.72 Lac (3,71,734) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,492) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,006) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,519) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,033) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,546) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,753) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,738) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,724) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,709) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,695) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,681) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rajapalayam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.75 Lac (3,74,681), with a male population of 1.85 Lac (1,85,249) and a female population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,445). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Rajapalayam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.