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Tiruchirappalli, also known as Tiruchi or Trichy, is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the fourth-largest city in Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India, with recorded history dating back to the 3rd century BC. The city is famous for the iconic Rockfort Temple and the grand Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
As per the provisional reports of Census India 2011, the population of Tiruchirappalli city was 847,387 (8.47 lakh). The city recorded steady growth between 2001 and 2011 and continues to expand as an educational, industrial, and transport hub in central Tamil Nadu.
👉 Projected Population of Tiruchirappalli in 2026: ~11 lakh
Tiruchirappalli City Census 2011
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 847,387 |
| Male Population | 418,400 |
| Female Population | 428,987 |
| Area | 147 sq. km |
| Density | 5,768 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy | 91.38% |
| Male Literacy | 94.85% |
| Female Literacy | 88.01% |
| Sex Ratio | 1,025 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 960 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 79,723 |
Key Takeaways
Tiruchirappalli had a population of 8.47 lakh in 2011.
The city recorded 12.67% growth (2001–2011).
Literacy rate is very high at 91.38%, among the highest in Tamil Nadu.
Sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1000 males is well above the national average (940 in 2011).
Children (0–6 years) formed 9.41% of the total population.
Population density stood at 5,768 persons per sq. km.
Tiruchirappalli Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Tiruchirappalli has a population growth rate of 12.67% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 9% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from the 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 127,760 | – | – |
| 1911 | 148,311 | 20,551 | 16.09% |
| 1921 | 143,575 | -4,736 | -3.19% |
| 1931 | 181,443 | 37,868 | 26.38% |
| 1941 | 202,654 | 21,211 | 11.69% |
| 1951 | 294,233 | 91,579 | 45.19% |
| 1961 | 338,881 | 44,648 | 15.17% |
| 1971 | 452,313 | 113,432 | 33.47% |
| 1981 | 547,793 | 95,480 | 21.11% |
| 1991 | 645,134 | 97,341 | 17.77% |
| 2001 | 752,066 | 106,932 | 16.58% |
| 2011 | 847,387 | 95,321 | 12.67% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 924,000 | 76,613 | 9.04% |
Tiruchirappalli District Population
Tiruchirappalli district is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu and serves as a key administrative and economic center in central Tamil Nadu. As per Census 2011, Tiruchirappalli district had a population of 2,722,290 (27.22 lakh).
Projected Population of Tiruchirappalli District (2026): ~30 lakh
Census 2011 Data
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,722,290 |
| Male Population | 1,352,284 |
| Female Population | 1,370,006 |
| Average Literacy | 83.23% |
| Sex Ratio | 1,013 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 947 |
Religion in Tiruchirappalli District
Hindus – 83.73%
Christians – 9.04%
Muslims – 7.01%
Others/Not stated – 0.22%
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