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Tiruppur is a major industrial city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the eighth-largest city and urban agglomeration in the state and is widely known as India’s knitwear capital. The city is located about 450 km southwest of Chennai and close to Coimbatore and Erode.
As per the provisional reports of Census India 2011, the population of Tiruppur city was 444,543 (4.45 lakh). The city has experienced steady growth due to its textile and export industries.
👉 Estimated Population of Tiruppur in 2026: ~5.50 lakh
Tiruppur City Census 2011
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 444,543 |
| Male Population | 227,469 |
| Female Population | 217,074 |
| Area | 159.6 sq. km |
| Density | 2,786 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy | 87.67% |
| Male Literacy | 92.69% |
| Female Literacy | 82.41% |
| Sex Ratio | 954 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 957 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 45,091 |
Key Takeaways
Tiruppur had a population of 4.45 lakh in 2011, showing strong industrial-driven urban growth.
The literacy rate is high at 87.67%, above the national average.
Sex ratio of 954 is better than India’s 2011 average of 940.
Children (0–6 years) formed 10.14% of the total population.
The city has high population density due to rapid industrialization.
Tiruppur District Population
Tiruppur district was formed on 22 February 2009 and is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. It has emerged as one of the most industrially developed districts in western Tamil Nadu. As per the Census 2011, Tiruppur district had a population of 2,479,052 (24.80 lakh). A significant portion of the population lives in urban areas due to the textile and garment industries.
Estimated Population of Tiruppur District in 2026: ~29 lakh
Census 2011 Data
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,479,052 |
| Male Population | 1,246,159 |
| Female Population | 1,232,893 |
| Area | 5,187 sq. km |
| Density | 478 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy | 78.68% |
| Sex Ratio | 989 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 952 |
| Urban Population | 61.35% |
Religion in Tiruppur District
Hindus – 91.92%
Muslims – 5.00%
Christians – 2.82%
Others/Not Stated – 0.26%
Languages in Tiruppur District
Tamil – 83.82%
Telugu – 11.04%
Kannada – 2.29%
Malayalam – 1.19%
Urdu – 0.93%
Tiruppur District Demographics
The district population stood at 24.80 lakh in 2011.
High urbanization level at over 61%.
The sex ratio of 989 is significantly higher than the national average (929 in 2011).
Scheduled Castes accounted for 15.97% of the population, while Scheduled Tribes formed 0.22%.
Tamil is the dominant language, followed by Telugu.
The district economy is heavily driven by textile and garment exports.
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