Tiruvottiyur is a city and prominent neighborhood in North Chennai, administered by the Greater Chennai Corporation. It falls under the Tondiarpet division and is one of the 15 administrative zones of Chennai. Due to its coastal location and industrial presence, Tiruvottiyur has developed as an important residential and commercial suburb of Chennai.
As per Census 2011, Tiruvottiyur had a population of 2,48,059 (2.48 lakh). The area has experienced rapid urbanization over the last decade due to expansion of Chennai city limits and improved infrastructure. The estimated population of Tiruvottiyur in 2026 is around 5 lakh, indicating strong suburban growth and increasing residential density.
👉 Projected population of Tiruvottriyur in 2026 ~ 5 lakh.
Tiruvottiyur Census 2011 Highlights
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,48,059 |
| Male Population | 1,24,852 |
| Female Population | 1,23,207 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 88.21% |
| Male Literacy | 91.59% |
| Female Literacy | 84.80% |
| Sex Ratio | 987 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 970 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 24,007 (9.68%) |
Tiruvottiyur Key Takeaways
Population in 2011 was 2.48 lakh, now estimated at 5 lakh (2026).
Literacy rate is 88.21%, higher than many urban averages.
Sex ratio of 987 is above the national average (940).
Child population (0–6 years) forms 9.68% of total population.
Rapid growth due to integration with Greater Chennai Corporation.
Religious composition shows Hindu majority with notable Christian and Muslim communities.
Religion in Tiruvottiyur
Hindu – 83.7%
Christian – 8.56%
Muslim – 6.93%
Jain – 0.15%
Sikh – 0.07%
Buddhist – 0.04%
Other – 0.52%
No Religion – 0.03%
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