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Salem Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Salem in 2024 | 4,039,533 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 2,066,801 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,972,732 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 3,482,056 |
| Male Population | 1,781,571 |
| Female Population | 1,700,485 |
| Area (km2) | 5,237 |
| Density/km2 | 665 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 954 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 916 |
| Literates | 2,285,562 |
| Male Literates | 1,285,107 |
| Female Literates | 1,000,455 |
| Average Literacy | 72.86% |
| Male Literacy | 80.24% |
| Female Literacy | 65.15% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 344,960 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 180,002 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 164,958 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.91% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.10% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.70% |
Salem Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,326,357 |
95.53% |
3,858,907 |
| Muslims | 95,487 |
2.74% |
110,774 |
| Christian | 53,841 |
1.55% |
62,461 |
| Sikh | 412 |
0.01% |
478 |
| Buddhist | 174 |
0.00% |
202 |
| Jain | 992 |
0.03% |
1,151 |
| Not Stated | 4,547 |
0.13% |
5,275 |
| Others | 246 |
0.01% |
285 |
| Total | 3,482,056 |
100.00% |
4,039,533 |
City/Metros in Salem District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Salem (Municipal Corporation) | 829,267 | 962,033 |