Kanur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanur Village has a population of 3.05 k (3,046) with 1.52 k (1,517) males and 1.53 k (1,529) females.The sex ratio in Kanur is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanur Village is 345 (345) which is 11.33% of Kanur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanur Village is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanur village is listed as part of the Kattumannarkoil Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.05 k

Toatl Population

1.52 k

Male Population

1.53 k

Female Population

Kanur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanur Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.25 k (3,248), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kanur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.61 k, and the estimated female population is 1.64 k.

Kanur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanur Village estimated population is projected to be 3.26 k (3,257), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kanur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 k, and the estimated female population is 1.64 k.

Kanur Literacy Rate

Kanur Village has a literacy rate of 77.42% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanur Village is 86.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanur Village is 68.69 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.42 86.36 68.69
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 77.42 86.36 68.69

Kanur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanur Village is 392 (392) with 204 (204) males and 188 (188) females, which is 12.87% of Kanur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Kanur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanur Village is 10 (10) with 4 (4) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.33% of Kanur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1008
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1008

Kanur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kanur Village are 761 (761).

Kanur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanur Village, there are about 1.24 k (1,239) workers, making up nearly 40.68% of the Kanur Village total population. Out of these, around 866 (866) are male workers, and about 373 (373) are female workers.

Kanur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.25 k (3,248) 6.61%
2025 3.26 k (3,257) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.26 k (3,264) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.27 k (3,268) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.27 k (3,273) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.28 k (3,277) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.28 k (3,282) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.28 k (3,284) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.28 k (3,284) 7.79%
2033 3.28 k (3,284) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.28 k (3,283) 7.78%
2035 3.28 k (3,283) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.28 k (3,283) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Kanur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.28 k (3,283), with a male population of 1.62 k (1,620) and a female population of 1.66 k (1,664). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kanur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Kanur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Malavarayanallur 1,993
2 Kumarakudi 1,791
3 Kothandavilagam 1,614
4 Nangudi 2,362
5 Perur 2,570
6 Sathavattam 850
7 Thethambattu 2,430
8 Nagarappadi 1,074
9 Kilpuliyangudi 526
10 Melpuliyangudi 1,263

Kanur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kanur is 3.05 k (3,046).

The estimated population of Kanur in 2024 is approximately 3.25 k (3,248).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kanur is 392 (12.87%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10 (0.33%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanur is 77.42%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 68.69%.

The sex ratio in Kanur is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Kanur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.