Kothayam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kothayam Village has a population of 3.57 k (3,569) with 1.80 k (1,798) males and 1.77 k (1,771) females.The sex ratio in Kothayam is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kothayam Village is 268 (268) which is 7.51% of Kothayam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kothayam Village is 1162 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.57 k

Toatl Population

1.80 k

Male Population

1.77 k

Female Population

Kothayam Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Kothayam Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.82 k (3,817), indicating a 6.92% increased from Kothayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.91 k, and the estimated female population is 1.90 k.

Kothayam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Kothayam Village estimated population is projected to be 3.82 k (3,824), projecting a 7.14% increased from Kothayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.92 k, and the estimated female population is 1.91 k.

Kothayam Literacy Rate

Kothayam Village has a literacy rate of 67.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kothayam Village is 76.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kothayam Village is 58.45 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kothayam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.52 76.34 58.45
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.52 76.34 58.45

Kothayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kothayam Village is 991 (991) with 499 (499) males and 492 (492) females, which is 27.77% of Kothayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Kothayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Kothayam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kothayam Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kothayam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 985
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 985

Kothayam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kothayam Village are 1.09 k(1,089).

Kothayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kothayam Village, there are about 2.43 k (2,433) workers, making up nearly 68.17% of the Kothayam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.27 k (1,267) are male workers, and about 1.17 k (1,166) are female workers.

Kothayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 3.82 k (3,817) 6.92%
2026 3.82 k (3,824) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.83 k (3,830) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.84 k (3,835) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.84 k (3,840) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.85 k (3,845) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.85 k (3,848) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.85 k (3,847) 7.79%
2033 3.85 k (3,847) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.85 k (3,847) 7.78%
2035 3.85 k (3,847) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.85 k (3,847) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Kothayam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.85 k (3,847), with a male population of 1.92 k (1,920) and a female population of 1.93 k (1,927). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kothayam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Kothayam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kariyampatti 3,823
2 Kallimandayam 6,920
3 Porulur 4,302
4 Appipalayam 604
5 Pungamuthur 1,165
6 Sikkamanaickenpatti 1,870
7 Pottikampatti 942
8 Mandavadi 2,847
9 Navakani 727
10 Odaipatty 4,348

Kothayam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kothayam is 3.57 k (3,569).

The estimated population of Kothayam in 2025 is approximately 3.82 k (3,817).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kothayam is 991 (27.77%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kothayam is 67.52%, with male literacy at 76.34% and female literacy at 58.45%.

The sex ratio in Kothayam is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Kothayam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.