Sivakasi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sivakasi Tehsil has a population of 4.27 Lac (4,26,753) with 2.12 Lac (2,11,880) males and 2.15 Lac (2,14,873) females.The sex ratio in Sivakasi is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sivakasi Tehsil is 45.68 k (45,678) which is 10.7% of Sivakasi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sivakasi Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sivakasi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Virudhunagar District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sivakasi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sivakasi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,54,944), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sivakasi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Sivakasi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sivakasi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.56 Lac (4,56,293), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sivakasi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.31 Lac.
Sivakasi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sivakasi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.98 Lac (3,98,080), accounting for 93.28% of the Sivakasi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.98 Lac (1,97,850), and the Hindu female population is around 2.00 Lac (2,00,230).
Sivakasi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sivakasi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 17.91 k (17,910), accounting for 4.2% of the Sivakasi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 8.64 k (8,635), and the Christian female population is around 9.28 k (9,275).
Sivakasi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,98,080 | 93.28% |
| Christian | 17,910 | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 9,579 | 2.24% |
| Religion not stated | 1,053 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 58 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 42 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSivakasi Urban Population
The Urban population of Sivakasi Tehsil is 2.65 Lac (2,65,110), with 1.32 Lac (1,31,868) being males and 1.33 Lac (1,33,242) being females, making up 62.12% of the Sivakasi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sivakasi Rural Population
The Rural population of Sivakasi Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,61,643), with 80.01 k (80,012) being males and 81.63 k (81,631) being females, making up 37.88% of the Sivakasi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Sivakasi Literacy Rate
Sivakasi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sivakasi Tehsil is 87.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sivakasi Tehsil is 73.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sivakasi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.91%, while in the rural regions of Sivakasi Tehsil, it is around 75.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sivakasi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.17 | 87.44 | 73.03 |
| Urban Area | 82.91 | 89.26 | 76.66 |
| Rural Area | 75.65 | 84.44 | 67.08 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sivakasi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.53 | 87.01 | 72.17 |
| Christian | 88.58 | 93.21 | 84.3 |
| Muslim | 90.03 | 94.11 | 85.95 |
| Religion not stated | 86.96 | 93.48 | 81.2 |
Sivakasi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sivakasi Tehsil is 79.78 k (79,775) with 39.43 k (39,426) males and 40.35 k (40,349) females, which is 18.69% of Sivakasi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Sivakasi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sivakasi Tehsil is 515 (515) with 283 (283) males and 232 (232) females, which is 0.12% of Sivakasi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 820 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sivakasi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 1011 |
| Rural Area | 1021 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sivakasi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1013 |
| Christian | 1075 |
| Muslim | 983 |
| Religion not stated | 1102 |
Sivakasi Area & Households
The Total Area of Sivakasi Tehsil is 579.25 Square KM, with a population density of 737 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sivakasi Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Sivakasi Tehsil are 42.The Total Number of households in Sivakasi Tehsil are 1.17 Lac(1,17,312).
Sivakasi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sivakasi Tehsil, there are about 2.10 Lac (2,10,361) workers, making up nearly 49.29% of the Sivakasi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.28 Lac (1,28,266) are male workers, and about 82.10 k (82,095) are female workers.
Sivakasi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,944) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.56 Lac (4,56,293) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.57 Lac (4,57,224) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.58 Lac (4,57,854) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.58 Lac (4,58,484) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,115) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,745) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,998) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,981) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,963) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,945) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,928) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,910) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sivakasi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.60 Lac (4,59,910), with a male population of 2.26 Lac (2,26,190) and a female population of 2.34 Lac (2,33,759). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sivakasi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.