Tirunelveli District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Tirunelveli, a district of Tamil Nadu
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Tamil Nadu. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu.
In 2011, Tirunelveli had population of 3,077,233 of which male and female were 1,520,912 and 1,556,321 respectively. In 2001 census, Tirunelveli had a population of 2,723,988 of which males
were 1,333,939 and remaining 1,390,049 were females. Tirunelveli District population
constituted 4.27 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Tirunelveli District was at 4.36
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 12.97 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Tirunelveli District recorded increase
of 8.93 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Tirunelveli Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Tirunelveli in 2011 were 82.50 compared to 82.50 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 89.24 and 75.98 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 85.21 and 67.43 in Tirunelveli District. Total literate in Tirunelveli District were 2,273,457 of which male and female were 1,210,710 and 1,062,747 respectively. In 2001, Tirunelveli District had 1,829,064 in its district.
Tirunelveli Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Tirunelveli, it stood at 1023 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 1042. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 957 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Tirunelveli District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.83 % | 2,425,630 |
| Muslims | 9.86 % | 303,368 |
| Christian | 11.12 % | 342,254 |
| Sikh | 0.01 % | 268 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 373 |
| Jain | 0.00 % | 144 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 450 |
| Not Stated | 0.15 % | 4,746 |
Tirunelveli Population 2024
What is the population of Tirunelveli district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Tirunelveli was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Tirunelveli 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,077,233 | 30.77 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,410,000 | 34.16 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,440,000 | 34.48 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,470,000 | 34.76 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,490,000 | 34.99 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,510,000 | 35.20 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 3,530,000 | 35.37 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 3,550,000 | 35.51 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 3,560,000 | 35.64 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 3,570,000 | 35.75 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 3,580,000 | 35.84 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 3,590,000 | 35.92 Lakhs |
Tirunelveli Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30.77 Lakhs | 27.24 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,077,233 | 2,723,988 |
| Male | 1,520,912 | 1,333,939 |
| Female | 1,556,321 | 1,390,049 |
| Population Growth | 12.97% | 8.93% |
| Area Sq. Km | 6,693 | 6,703 |
| Density/km2 | 460 | 406 |
| Proportion to Tamil Nadu Population | 4.27% | 4.36% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1023 | 1042 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 960 | 957 |
| Average Literacy | 82.50 | 76.09 |
| Male Literacy | 89.24 | 85.21 |
| Female Literacy | 75.98 | 67.43 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 321,687 | 320,175 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.45% | 11.75% |
Tirunelveli Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Tirunelveli. There were total 321,687 children under age of 0-6 against 320,175 of 2001 census. Of total 321,687 male and female were 164,157 and 157,530 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 960 compared to 957 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.45 percent of Tirunelveli District compared to 11.75 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.3 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Tirunelveli Houseless Data
In 2011, total 392 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,446. This approx 0.046990266905366% of total population of Tirunelveli district.
Tirunelveli District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Tirunelveli district for 2011 is 460 people per sq. km. In 2001, Tirunelveli district density was at 406 people per sq. km. Tirunelveli district administers 6,693 square kilometers of areas.
Tirunelveli District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Tirunelveli population for 2011 census, 49.40 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,520,229 people lives in urban areas of which males are 752,184 and females are 768,045.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Tirunelveli district is 1021 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Tirunelveli district was 958 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 154,323 of which males and females were 78,804 and 75,519. This child population figure of Tirunelveli district is 10.48 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Tirunelveli district as per census 2011 is 85.90 % of which males and females are 91.74 % and 80.23 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,173,345 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 617,731 and 555,614 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 50.60 % population of Tirunelveli districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Tirunelveli district population living in rural areas is 1,557,004 of which males and females are 768,728 and 788,276 respectively.
In rural areas of Tirunelveli district, sex ratio is 1025 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Tirunelveli district is considered, figure is 961 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 167,364 in rural areas of which males were 85,353 and females were 82,011. The child population comprises 11.10 % of total rural population of Tirunelveli district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Tirunelveli district is 79.17 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 86.77 and 71.80 percent respectively.
In total, 1,100,112 people were literate of which males and females were 592,979 and 507,133 respectively.
All details regarding Tirunelveli District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Tirunelveli District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 50.60 % | 49.40 % |
| Total Population | 1,557,004 | 1,520,229 |
| Male Population | 768,728 | 752,184 |
| Female Population | 788,276 | 768,045 |
| Sex Ratio | 1025 | 1021 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 961 | 958 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 167,364 | 154,323 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 85,353 | 78,804 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 82,011 | 75,519 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.75 % | 10.15 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 11.10 % | 10.48 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 10.40 % | 9.83 % |
| Literates | 1,100,112 | 1,173,345 |
| Male Literates | 592,979 | 617,731 |
| Female Literates | 507,133 | 555,614 |
| Average Literacy | 79.17 % | 85.90 % |
| Male Literacy | 86.77 % | 91.74 % |
| Female Literacy | 71.80 % | 80.23 % |
City/Metros in Tirunelveli District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Tirunelveli District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli (Urban Agglomeration) | 497,826 | 245,768 | 252,058 |
| Cities inside Tirunelveli District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli (Municipal Corporation) | 473,637 | 233,659 | 239,978 |