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Virudhunagar Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Virudhunagar in 2024 | 2,253,248 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,122,639 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,130,609 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,942,288 |
| Male Population | 967,709 |
| Female Population | 974,579 |
| Area (km2) | 4,241 |
| Density/km2 | 458 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,007 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 955 |
| Literates | 1,398,788 |
| Male Literates | 760,375 |
| Female Literates | 638,413 |
| Average Literacy | 80.15% |
| Male Literacy | 87.71% |
| Female Literacy | 72.69% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 197,134 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 100,827 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 96,307 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.15% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.42% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.88% |
Virudhunagar Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,822,626 |
93.84% |
2,114,428 |
| Muslims | 47,838 |
2.46% |
55,497 |
| Christian | 67,405 |
3.47% |
78,197 |
| Sikh | 245 |
0.01% |
284 |
| Buddhist | 87 |
0.00% |
101 |
| Jain | 98 |
0.01% |
114 |
| Not Stated | 3,914 |
0.20% |
4,541 |
| Others | 75 |
0.00% |
87 |
| Total | 1,942,288 |
100.00% |
2,253,248 |
City/Metros in Virudhunagar District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Rajapalayam (Municipality) | 130,442 | 151,326 |