Kancheepuram District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Kancheepuram, a district of Tamil Nadu
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Tamil Nadu. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu.
In 2011, Kancheepuram had population of 3,998,252 of which male and female were 2,012,958 and 1,985,294 respectively. In 2001 census, Kancheepuram had a population of 2,877,468 of which males
were 1,457,242 and remaining 1,420,226 were females. Kancheepuram District population
constituted 5.54 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kancheepuram District was at 4.61
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 38.95 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kancheepuram District recorded increase
of 19.15 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Kancheepuram Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Kancheepuram in 2011 were 84.49 compared to 84.49 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 89.89 and 79.02 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 84.73 and 68.79 in Kancheepuram District. Total literate in Kancheepuram District were 3,013,382 of which male and female were 1,611,461 and 1,401,921 respectively. In 2001, Kancheepuram District had 1,952,198 in its district.
Kancheepuram Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Kancheepuram, it stood at 986 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 975. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 961 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Kancheepuram District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.47 % | 3,537,399 |
| Muslims | 4.35 % | 173,785 |
| Christian | 6.42 % | 256,762 |
| Sikh | 0.04 % | 1,620 |
| Buddhist | 0.02 % | 990 |
| Jain | 0.12 % | 4,962 |
| Others | 0.02 % | 756 |
| Not Stated | 0.55 % | 21,978 |
Kancheepuram Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Kancheepuram district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Kancheepuram was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Kancheepuram 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,998,252 | 39.98 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 5,320,000 | 53.22 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 5,470,000 | 54.72 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 5,600,000 | 56.03 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 5,710,000 | 57.17 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 5,810,000 | 58.15 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 5,900,000 | 59.01 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 5,970,000 | 59.74 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 6,030,000 | 60.38 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 6,090,000 | 60.92 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 6,130,000 | 61.39 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 6,170,000 | 61.79 Lakhs |
Kancheepuram Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39.98 Lakhs | 28.77 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,998,252 | 2,877,468 |
| Male | 2,012,958 | 1,457,242 |
| Female | 1,985,294 | 1,420,226 |
| Population Growth | 38.95% | 19.15% |
| Area Sq. Km | 4,483 | 4,307 |
| Density/km2 | 892 | 668 |
| Proportion to Tamil Nadu Population | 5.54% | 4.61% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 986 | 975 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 959 | 961 |
| Average Literacy | 84.49 | 76.85 |
| Male Literacy | 89.89 | 84.73 |
| Female Literacy | 79.02 | 68.79 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 431,574 | 337,259 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.79% | 11.72% |
Kancheepuram Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Kancheepuram. There were total 431,574 children under age of 0-6 against 337,259 of 2001 census. Of total 431,574 male and female were 220,341 and 211,233 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 959 compared to 961 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.79 percent of Kancheepuram District compared to 11.72 percent of 2001. There was net change of -0.93 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Kancheepuram Houseless Data
In 2011, total 1,043 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 3,980. This approx 0.099543500509723% of total population of Kancheepuram district.
Kancheepuram District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Kancheepuram district for 2011 is 892 people per sq. km. In 2001, Kancheepuram district density was at 668 people per sq. km. Kancheepuram district administers 4,483 square kilometers of areas.
Kancheepuram District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Kancheepuram population for 2011 census, 63.49 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,538,336 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,277,979 and females are 1,260,357.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Kancheepuram district is 986 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Kancheepuram district was 957 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 272,948 of which males and females were 139,442 and 133,506. This child population figure of Kancheepuram district is 10.91 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Kancheepuram district as per census 2011 is 89.39 % of which males and females are 93.49 % and 85.24 % literates respectively.
In actual number 2,025,004 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,064,467 and 960,537 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 36.51 % population of Kancheepuram districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Kancheepuram district population living in rural areas is 1,459,916 of which males and females are 734,979 and 724,937 respectively.
In rural areas of Kancheepuram district, sex ratio is 986 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Kancheepuram district is considered, figure is 961 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 158,626 in rural areas of which males were 80,899 and females were 77,727. The child population comprises 11.01 % of total rural population of Kancheepuram district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Kancheepuram district is 75.95 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.63 and 68.20 percent respectively.
In total, 988,378 people were literate of which males and females were 546,994 and 441,384 respectively.
All details regarding Kancheepuram District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Kancheepuram District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 36.51 % | 63.49 % |
| Total Population | 1,459,916 | 2,538,336 |
| Male Population | 734,979 | 1,277,979 |
| Female Population | 724,937 | 1,260,357 |
| Sex Ratio | 986 | 986 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 961 | 957 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 158,626 | 272,948 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 80,899 | 139,442 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 77,727 | 133,506 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.87 % | 10.75 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 11.01 % | 10.91 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 10.72 % | 10.59 % |
| Literates | 988,378 | 2,025,004 |
| Male Literates | 546,994 | 1,064,467 |
| Female Literates | 441,384 | 960,537 |
| Average Literacy | 75.95 % | 89.39 % |
| Male Literacy | 83.63 % | 93.49 % |
| Female Literacy | 68.20 % | 85.24 % |
City/Metros in Kancheepuram District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Kancheepuram District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancheepuram (Urban Agglomeration) | 221,715 | 110,749 | 110,966 |
| Cities inside Kancheepuram District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallavaram (Municipality) | 215,417 | 107,925 | 107,492 |
| Tambaram (Municipality) | 174,787 | 89,060 | 85,727 |
| Alandur (Municipality) | 164,430 | 82,332 | 82,098 |
| Kancheepuram (Municipality) | 164,384 | 81,992 | 82,392 |