Vellore Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Vellore Taluka Population 2026
7,87,957 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
7,89,509
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.79% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 958
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 37,826
Girls 36,255
Literacy Gap
10.9% Diff Male Literacy 79.0%
Female Literacy 68.1%
SC Population
1,31,460
18.9% of total
ST Population
15,868
2.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 2,29,811
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 51,250
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 71.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 8.0%
Agricultural Laborers 14.7%
Household Industries 6.2%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,43,645 | 6,96,110 | +8.15% |
| Literacy Rate | 67.24% | 73.48% | +6.2% |
| Sex Ratio | 1004 | 1024 | +20 |
Decadal Growth Rate
8.15%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.79%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vellore Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Vellore Taluka in 2026 is 7,83,321. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.79%.
What is the literacy rate of Vellore Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Vellore Taluka is 73.48% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Vellore Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Vellore Taluka is 1024 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Vellore Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Vellore Taluka in 2027 is 7,89,509. This projection is based on the 0.79% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Vellore Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Vellore Taluka population grew from 6,43,645 in 2001 to 6,96,110 in 2011, a decadal growth of 8.15%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.79%.
What was the population of Vellore Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Vellore Taluka had a total population of 6,96,110. This comprised 3,43,919 males and 3,52,191 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Vellore District
#1 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#10 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Vellore Taluka | Vellore Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 73.48% | 70.38% ↑ 3.1%
| 69.99% ↑ 3.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 1024 | 1007 ↑ 17 | 1000 ↑ 24 |
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