Alandur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Alandur Population 2026
8,65,794 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
8,81,654
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). 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 • 10.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 965
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 34,107
Girls 32,925
Literacy Gap
5.4% Diff Male Literacy 85.1%
Female Literacy 79.7%
SC Population
1,06,748
16.6% of total
ST Population
2,266
0.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 2,23,353
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,959
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 97.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.5%
Agricultural Laborers 0.8%
Household Industries 1.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alandur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Alandur in 2026 is 8,64,366. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Alandur? ▼
The literacy rate of Alandur is 82.41% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Alandur? ▼
The sex ratio of Alandur is 994 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 Alandur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Alandur in 2027 is 8,81,654. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Alandur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Alandur. The Census 2011 population was 6,42,237. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Alandur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Alandur had a total population of 6,42,237. This comprised 3,22,086 males and 3,20,151 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kancheepuram District
#1 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#13 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Alandur | Kancheepuram Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 82.41% | 73.37% ↑ 9.0%
| 69.99% ↑ 12.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 994 | 988 ↑ 6 | 1000 ↓ 6 |
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