Gudiyatham Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gudiyatham Population 2026
5,06,929 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
5,12,363
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.17% 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 • 11.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 956
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 24,383
Girls 23,304
Literacy Gap
11.7% Diff Male Literacy 75.1%
Female Literacy 63.4%
SC Population
1,16,843
27.5% of total
ST Population
3,065
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 1,51,179
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 29,792
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 61.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 6.2%
Agricultural Laborers 20.0%
Household Industries 12.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,78,674 | 4,25,353 | +12.33% |
| Literacy Rate | 60.75% | 69.19% | +8.4% |
| Sex Ratio | 1003 | 1018 | +15 |
Decadal Growth Rate
12.33%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.17%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gudiyatham in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gudiyatham in 2026 is 5,06,437. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.17%.
What is the literacy rate of Gudiyatham? ▼
The literacy rate of Gudiyatham is 69.19% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gudiyatham? ▼
The sex ratio of Gudiyatham is 1018 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 Gudiyatham in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gudiyatham in 2027 is 5,12,363. This projection is based on the 1.17% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Gudiyatham population changed since 2001? ▼
Gudiyatham population grew from 3,78,674 in 2001 to 4,25,353 in 2011, a decadal growth of 12.33%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.17%.
What was the population of Gudiyatham in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gudiyatham had a total population of 4,25,353. This comprised 2,10,817 males and 2,14,536 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Vellore District
#5 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#52 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gudiyatham | Vellore Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 69.19% | 70.38% ↓ 1.2%
| 69.99% ↓ 0.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 1018 | 1007 ↑ 11 | 1000 ↑ 18 |
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