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Viluppuram (Villupuram) District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Viluppuram (Villupuram), 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 Viluppuram District of Tamil Nadu.

In 2011, Viluppuram had population of 3,458,873 of which male and female were 1,740,819 and 1,718,054 respectively. In 2001 census, Viluppuram had a population of 2,960,373 of which males were 1,492,442 and remaining 1,467,931 were females. Viluppuram District population constituted 4.79 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Viluppuram District was at 4.74 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 16.84 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Viluppuram District recorded increase of 7.43 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Viluppuram Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Viluppuram in 2011 were 71.88 compared to 71.88 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 80.55 and 63.15 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 75.06 and 52.38 in Viluppuram District. Total literate in Viluppuram District were 2,195,776 of which male and female were 1,234,479 and 961,297 respectively. In 2001, Viluppuram District had 1,650,528 in its district.


Viluppuram Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Viluppuram, it stood at 987 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 984. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 941 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 961 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Viluppuram District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 91.79 % 3,174,941
Muslims 3.87 % 133,896
Christian 4.00 % 138,279
Sikh 0.01 % 325
Buddhist 0.01 % 238
Jain 0.12 % 4,032
Others 0.01 % 278
Not Stated 0.20 % 6,884

Viluppuram Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Viluppuram district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Viluppuram was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Viluppuram 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 3,458,873 34.59 Lakhs
2021 3,950,000 39.54 Lakhs
2022 4,000,000 40.02 Lakhs
2023 4,040,000 40.43 Lakhs
2024 4,070,000 40.79 Lakhs
2025 4,100,000 41.09 Lakhs
2026 4,130,000 41.36 Lakhs
2027 4,150,000 41.58 Lakhs
2028 4,170,000 41.77 Lakhs
2029 4,190,000 41.93 Lakhs
2030 4,200,000 42.07 Lakhs
2031 4,210,000 42.19 Lakhs

Viluppuram Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 34.59 Lakhs 29.60 Lakhs
Actual Population 3,458,873 2,960,373
Male 1,740,819 1,492,442
Female 1,718,054 1,467,931
Population Growth 16.84% 7.43%
Area Sq. Km 7,194 7,190
Density/km2 481 412
Proportion to Tamil Nadu Population 4.79% 4.74%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 987 984
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 941 961
Average Literacy 71.88 63.80
Male Literacy 80.55 75.06
Female Literacy 63.15 52.38
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 404,106 373,175
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.68% 12.61%

Viluppuram Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Viluppuram. There were total 404,106 children under age of 0-6 against 373,175 of 2001 census. Of total 404,106 male and female were 208,246 and 195,860 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 941 compared to 961 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.68 percent of Viluppuram District compared to 12.61 percent of 2001. There was net change of -0.93 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Viluppuram Houseless Data

In 2011, total 416 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,363. This approx 0.039405898973452% of total population of Viluppuram district.


Viluppuram District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Viluppuram district for 2011 is 481 people per sq. km. In 2001, Viluppuram district density was at 412 people per sq. km. Viluppuram district administers 7,194 square kilometers of areas.


Viluppuram District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Viluppuram population for 2011 census, 15.01 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 519,088 people lives in urban areas of which males are 259,344 and females are 259,744. Sex Ratio in urban region of Viluppuram district is 1002 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Viluppuram district was 949 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 56,710 of which males and females were 29,092 and 27,618. This child population figure of Viluppuram district is 11.22 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Viluppuram district as per census 2011 is 84.74 % of which males and females are 90.71 % and 78.82 % literates respectively. In actual number 391,833 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 208,862 and 182,971 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 84.99 % population of Viluppuram districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Viluppuram district population living in rural areas is 2,939,785 of which males and females are 1,481,475 and 1,458,310 respectively. In rural areas of Viluppuram district, sex ratio is 984 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Viluppuram district is considered, figure is 939 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 347,396 in rural areas of which males were 179,154 and females were 168,242. The child population comprises 12.09 % of total rural population of Viluppuram district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Viluppuram district is 69.59 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 78.75 and 60.33 percent respectively. In total, 1,803,943 people were literate of which males and females were 1,025,617 and 778,326 respectively.

All details regarding Villupuram District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Viluppuram District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 84.99 % 15.01 %
Total Population 2,939,785 519,088
Male Population 1,481,475 259,344
Female Population 1,458,310 259,744
Sex Ratio 984 1002
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 939 949
Child Population (0-6) 347,396 56,710
Male Child(0-6) 179,154 29,092
Female Child(0-6) 168,242 27,618
Child Percentage (0-6) 11.82 % 10.92 %
Male Child Percentage 12.09 % 11.22 %
Female Child Percentage 11.54 % 10.63 %
Literates 1,803,943 391,833
Male Literates 1,025,617 208,862
Female Literates 778,326 182,971
Average Literacy 69.59 % 84.74 %
Male Literacy 78.75 % 90.71 %
Female Literacy 60.33 % 78.82 %

City/Metros in Viluppuram District

Urban Agglomerations inside Viluppuram District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Viluppuram District
Cities inside Viluppuram District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Viluppuram District