Alangulam Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Alangulam Population 2026
2,09,606 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,11,833
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.16% 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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 983
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,887
Girls 9,715
Literacy Gap
13.9% Diff Male Literacy 77.3%
Female Literacy 63.4%
SC Population
19,140
10.9% of total
ST Population
246
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: household industries
Worker Participation Rate 55%
Main Workers 91,409
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,217
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 33.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 10.9%
Agricultural Laborers 17.3%
Household Industries 38.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,57,001 | 1,76,138 | +12.19% |
| Literacy Rate | 61.91% | 70.28% | +8.4% |
| Sex Ratio | 1040 | 1023 | -17 |
Decadal Growth Rate
12.19%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.16%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alangulam in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Alangulam in 2026 is 2,09,404. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.16%.
What is the literacy rate of Alangulam? ▼
The literacy rate of Alangulam is 70.28% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Alangulam? ▼
The sex ratio of Alangulam is 1023 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 Alangulam in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Alangulam in 2027 is 2,11,833. This projection is based on the 1.16% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Alangulam population changed since 2001? ▼
Alangulam population grew from 1,57,001 in 2001 to 1,76,138 in 2011, a decadal growth of 12.19%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.16%.
What was the population of Alangulam in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Alangulam had a total population of 1,76,138. This comprised 87,050 males and 89,088 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Tirunelveli District
#8 of 11
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#163 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Alangulam | Tirunelveli Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 70.28% | 72.74% ↓ 2.5%
| 69.99% ↑ 0.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1023 | 1022 ↑ 1 | 1000 ↑ 23 |
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