Tamu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tamu Village has a population of 1.20 k (1,195) with 584 (584) males and 611 (611) females.The sex ratio in Tamu is 1047, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tamu Village is 330 (330) which is 27.62% of Tamu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tamu Village is 1063 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Tamu village is listed as part of the Thadlaskein Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Jaintia Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Tamu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tamu Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.36 k (1,360), indicating a 13.78% increased from Tamu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 662 , and the estimated female population is 699 .
Tamu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tamu Village estimated population is projected to be 1.37 k (1,373), projecting a 14.82% increased from Tamu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 668 , and the estimated female population is 705 .
Tamu Literacy Rate
Tamu Village has a literacy rate of 26.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tamu Village is 22.17 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tamu Village is 29.93 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tamu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26.13 | 22.17 | 29.93 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 26.13 | 22.17 | 29.93 |
Tamu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Tamu Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Tamu Village.
Tamu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tamu Village is 1.19 k (1,186) with 581 (581) males and 605 (605) females, which is 99.25% of Tamu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tamu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1047 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1047 |
Tamu Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Tamu Village are 234 (234).
Tamu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tamu Village, there are about 772 (772) workers, making up nearly 64.6% of the Tamu Village total population. Out of these, around 377 (377) are male workers, and about 395 (395) are female workers.
Tamu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.36 k (1,360) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.37 k (1,373) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.38 k (1,384) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.40 k (1,395) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.41 k (1,406) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.42 k (1,417) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.43 k (1,428) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.44 k (1,438) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.45 k (1,447) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.46 k (1,455) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.46 k (1,464) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.47 k (1,473) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.48 k (1,482) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tamu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.48 k (1,482), with a male population of 717 (717) and a female population of 766 (766). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Tamu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.
Tamu Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mukoiram | 249 |
| 2 | Saitsama | 1,114 |
| 3 | Umshangiar | 557 |
| 4 | Shiabnai | 142 |
| 5 | Myngngor | 326 |
| 6 | Pdeiniawmusiang | 366 |
| 7 | Lumlakhiat | 430 |
| 8 | Lakaroi | 28 |
| 9 | Umsaitmuit | 3 |
| 10 | Bampiej | 0 |