Thiruthuraipoondi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Thiruthuraipoondi Population 2026
2,41,365 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,43,068
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.77% 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 • 9.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 986
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,493
Girls 10,349
Literacy Gap
11.7% Diff Male Literacy 80.1%
Female Literacy 68.4%
SC Population
82,800
38.5% of total
ST Population
881
0.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 61,234
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 34,585
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 26.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 14.7%
Agricultural Laborers 57.5%
Household Industries 1.6%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,99,156 | 2,14,995 | +7.95% |
| Literacy Rate | 65.29% | 74.13% | +8.8% |
| Sex Ratio | 1036 | 1041 | +5 |
Decadal Growth Rate
7.95%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.77%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thiruthuraipoondi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Thiruthuraipoondi in 2026 is 2,41,211. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.77%.
What is the literacy rate of Thiruthuraipoondi? ▼
The literacy rate of Thiruthuraipoondi is 74.13% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Thiruthuraipoondi? ▼
The sex ratio of Thiruthuraipoondi is 1041 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 Thiruthuraipoondi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Thiruthuraipoondi in 2027 is 2,43,068. This projection is based on the 0.77% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Thiruthuraipoondi population changed since 2001? ▼
Thiruthuraipoondi population grew from 1,99,156 in 2001 to 2,14,995 in 2011, a decadal growth of 7.95%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.77%.
What was the population of Thiruthuraipoondi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Thiruthuraipoondi had a total population of 2,14,995. This comprised 1,05,333 males and 1,09,662 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Thiruvarur District
#2 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#131 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Thiruthuraipoondi | Thiruvarur Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.13% | 74.78% ↓ 0.7%
| 69.99% ↑ 4.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 1041 | 1016 ↑ 25 | 1000 ↑ 41 |
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