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Madurai Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Madurai in 2024 | 3,524,676 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,770,864 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,753,812 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 3,038,252 |
| Male Population | 1,526,475 |
| Female Population | 1,511,777 |
| Area (km2) | 3,710 |
| Density/km2 | 819 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 990 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 932 |
| Literates | 2,273,430 |
| Male Literates | 1,223,810 |
| Female Literates | 1,049,620 |
| Average Literacy | 83.45% |
| Male Literacy | 89.72% |
| Female Literacy | 77.16% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 313,978 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 162,517 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 151,461 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.33% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.65% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.02% |
Madurai Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,760,502 |
90.86% |
3,202,458 |
| Muslims | 168,881 |
5.56% |
195,919 |
| Christian | 97,711 |
3.22% |
113,355 |
| Sikh | 520 |
0.02% |
603 |
| Buddhist | 199 |
0.01% |
231 |
| Jain | 1,532 |
0.05% |
1,777 |
| Not Stated | 8,602 |
0.28% |
9,979 |
| Others | 305 |
0.01% |
354 |
| Total | 3,038,252 |
100.00% |
3,524,676 |
City/Metros in Madurai District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai (Municipal Corporation) | 1,017,865 | 1,180,825 |