Periya Nerkunam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Periya Nerkunam Village has a population of 1.41 k (1,407) with 710 (710) males and 697 (697) females.The sex ratio in Periya Nerkunam is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Periya Nerkunam Village is 150 (150) which is 10.66% of Periya Nerkunam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Periya Nerkunam Village is 830 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Periya Nerkunam village is listed as part of the Chidambaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Periya Nerkunam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Periya Nerkunam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.50 k (1,500), indicating a 6.61% increased from Periya Nerkunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 754 , and the estimated female population is 747 .
Periya Nerkunam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Periya Nerkunam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.51 k (1,505), projecting a 6.92% increased from Periya Nerkunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 756 , and the estimated female population is 749 .
Periya Nerkunam Literacy Rate
Periya Nerkunam Village has a literacy rate of 71.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Periya Nerkunam Village is 83.12 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Periya Nerkunam Village is 60.1 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Periya Nerkunam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.6 | 83.12 | 60.1 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.6 | 83.12 | 60.1 |
Periya Nerkunam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Periya Nerkunam Village is 501 (501) with 258 (258) males and 243 (243) females, which is 35.61% of Periya Nerkunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Periya Nerkunam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Periya Nerkunam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Periya Nerkunam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Periya Nerkunam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 982 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Periya Nerkunam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Periya Nerkunam Village are 388 (388).
Periya Nerkunam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Periya Nerkunam Village, there are about 570 (570) workers, making up nearly 40.51% of the Periya Nerkunam Village total population. Out of these, around 391 (391) are male workers, and about 179 (179) are female workers.
Periya Nerkunam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.50 k (1,500) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.51 k (1,505) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.51 k (1,508) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.51 k (1,510) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.51 k (1,512) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.51 k (1,514) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.52 k (1,516) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.52 k (1,517) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.52 k (1,517) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.52 k (1,517) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.52 k (1,517) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.52 k (1,517) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.52 k (1,517) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Periya Nerkunam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.52 k (1,517), with a male population of 758 (758) and a female population of 759 (759). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Periya Nerkunam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Periya Nerkunam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nellikollai | 2,282 |
| 2 | Erumbur | 3,738 |
| 3 | Valayamadevi (Melpathi) | 1,076 |
| 4 | Agara Alambadi | 2,232 |
| 5 | Adanur (Bhuvanagiri) | 1,145 |
| 6 | Chinna Nerkunam | 1,064 |
| 7 | Veeramudaiyanatham | 3,705 |
| 8 | Anaivari | 730 |
| 9 | Miralur | 2,335 |
| 10 | Manjakkollai | 1,728 |