Omalur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Omalur Population 2026
6,67,422 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
6,79,709
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.01% 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 • 10.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 912
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 26,782
Girls 24,420
Literacy Gap
15.4% Diff Male Literacy 66.8%
Female Literacy 51.4%
SC Population
90,446
18.3% of total
ST Population
5,593
1.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 2,22,747
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 20,168
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 43.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 14.8%
Agricultural Laborers 31.9%
Household Industries 10.0%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,05,302 | 4,94,355 | +21.97% |
| Literacy Rate | 51.13% | 59.45% | +8.3% |
| Sex Ratio | 878 | 909 | +31 |
Decadal Growth Rate
21.97%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.01%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Omalur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Omalur in 2026 is 6,66,316. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.01%.
What is the literacy rate of Omalur? ▼
The literacy rate of Omalur is 59.45% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Omalur? ▼
The sex ratio of Omalur is 909 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Omalur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Omalur in 2027 is 6,79,709. This projection is based on the 2.01% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Omalur population changed since 2001? ▼
Omalur population grew from 4,05,302 in 2001 to 4,94,355 in 2011, a decadal growth of 21.97%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.01%.
What was the population of Omalur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Omalur had a total population of 4,94,355. This comprised 2,58,922 males and 2,35,433 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Salem District
#2 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#34 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Omalur | Salem Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.45% | 62.53% ↓ 3.1%
| 69.99% ↓ 10.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 909 | 956 ↓ 47 | 1000 ↓ 91 |
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