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Chennai Population 2024
Chennai is the capital of the State of Tamil Nadu, India. As per the 2011 census, it is the sixth-most populous city in India. The city together with the adjoining regions constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area and its fourth-most populous urban agglomeration in India.
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Chennai had a population of 4,646,732 (46.46 lakh) and Estimated Population of Chennai in 2024 is 52 lakh.
Chennai Population in 2024 - 52 lakh or 5.2 million
| Chennai City | Census 2011 | 2024 Estimates |
| Total Population | 4,646,732 (46.46 lakh) | 52 Lakh |
| Male Population | 2,335,844 | 24.05 lakh |
| Female Population | 2,310,888 | 25.95 lakh |
| Chennai Demography | 2011 Census |
| Population Density | 17000 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 90.20% |
| % of Male Literates | 93.70% |
| % of Female Literates | 86.60% |
| Sex Ratio | 989 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 950 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 459,324 (9.88%) |
The Chennai Metropolitan Area or Chennai Urban Allogermation is the fourth-most populous urban area in India, the 22nd-most in Asia, and the 40th-most in the world. Chennai metropolitan area is made up of Chennai District and its suburbs distributed in Kanchipuram, Chengpattu, and Thiruvallur districts.
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Chennai metropolitan area had a population of 86,53,521 (86.52 Lakh) and estimated population of Chennai metropolitan area in 2024 is 10 million or 1 Crore.
The main Cities in Chennai UA are Chennai, Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruvottiyur, Pallavaram, Tambaram, Alandur & Madavaram.
Sources: Census 2011
Religion in Chennai
Hinduism is the main religion in Chennai city, with 80.73% of the population following it. Islam is the second most popular religion, with approximately 9.45% of the population following it. Chennai has a significant Christian population, with 7.72% of the population following the religion.
Other religions include Jainism by 1.11 %, Sikhism by 0.06 %, and Buddhism by 0.06 %. Around 0.04 % stated ‘Other Religion’, and approximately 0.83 % stated ‘No Particular Religion’.
| Religion | Percentage | Population 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.73 % | 3,751,322 |
| Muslims | 9.45 % | 439,270 |
| Christian | 7.72 % | 358,662 |
| Sikh | 0.06 % | 2,851 |
| Buddhist | 0.06 % | 2,804 |
| Jain | 1.11 % | 51,708 |
| Others | 0.04 % | 1,759 |
| Not Stated | 0.83 % | 38,356 |
Chennai Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Chennai has a population growth rate of 6.98% during 2001-2011. Its expected to have population growth rate of 5% during 2011-2021.
In 1901 Population of Chennai was 5.41 lakh & Year 2021 its estimated around 50 lakh. Let’s look at population & percentage change from the Year 1901 to 2021.
| Census Year | Population | Absolute Change | Percantage Change |
| 1901 | 541,167 | – | – |
| 1911 | 555,620 | 14,453 | 2.67% |
| 1921 | 578,550 | 22,930 | 4.13% |
| 1931 | 713,394 | 134,844 | 23.31% |
| 1941 | 865,334 | 151,940 | 21.30% |
| 1951 | 1,427,420 | 562,086 | 64.96% |
| 1961 | 1,749,600 | 322,180 | 22.57% |
| 1971 | 2,572,967 | 823,367 | 47.06% |
| 1981 | 3,276,622 | 703,655 | 27.35% |
| 1991 | 3,841,396 | 564,774 | 17.24% |
| 2001 | 4,343,645 | 502,249 | 13.07% |
| 2011 | 4,646,732 | 303,087 | 6.98% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 4,920,000 | 273,268 | 5.88% |
Census 2011 Details
As per the provisional reports of Census India, the population of Chennai City in 2011 was 46,46,732 ( 46.46 Lakhs) of which the male population is 23,35,844 and the female population is 23,10,888.
DENSITY
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that the density of Chennai for 2011 is 17000 people per sq. km. Chennai city administers area is 426 sq. km
LITERACY RATE
The average literacy rate of Chennai City in 2011 was 90.20%. If things are looked at gender-wise, male and female literacy was 93.70% and 86.60% respectively.
SEX RATIO
With regards to the Sex Ratio in Chennai, it stood at 989 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of the Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys
CHILD POPULATION
In census enumeration, data regarding children under 0-6 age were also collected. There were a total of 4,59,324 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of the total 2,35,519 are boys while 2,23,805 are girls. The child Sex Ratio as per the census 2011 was 950. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.88 % of the total population of Chennai City
Sources: Census 2011
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