Athur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Athur Village has a population of 11.98 k (11,981) with 5.97 k (5,972) males and 6.01 k (6,009) females.The sex ratio in Athur is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Athur Village is 1.23 k (1,229) which is 10.26% of Athur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Athur Village is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

11.98 k

Toatl Population

5.97 k

Male Population

6.01 k

Female Population

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  1. Athur Population Census 2011
  2. Athur Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Athur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Athur Village current estimated population is projected to be 12.77 k (12,773), indicating a 6.61% increased from Athur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.34 k, and the estimated female population is 6.43 k.

Athur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Athur Village estimated population is projected to be 12.81 k (12,811), projecting a 6.92% increased from Athur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.36 k, and the estimated female population is 6.46 k.

Athur Literacy Rate

Athur Village has a literacy rate of 80.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Athur Village is 87.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Athur Village is 73.96 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Athur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.65 87.45 73.96
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 80.65 87.45 73.96

Athur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Athur Village is 4.74 k (4,737) with 2.45 k (2,446) males and 2.29 k (2,291) females, which is 39.54% of Athur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Athur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Athur Village is 245 (245) with 109 (109) males and 136 (136) females, which is 2.04% of Athur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1248 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Athur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1007
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1007

Athur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Athur Village are 2.96 k(2,960).

Athur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Athur Village, there are about 5.58 k (5,576) workers, making up nearly 46.54% of the Athur Village total population. Out of these, around 3.41 k (3,411) are male workers, and about 2.17 k (2,165) are female workers.

Athur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.77 k (12,773) 6.61% ↑
2025 12.81 k (12,811) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 12.84 k (12,837) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 12.86 k (12,855) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 12.87 k (12,872) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 12.89 k (12,890) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 12.91 k (12,908) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 12.92 k (12,915) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 12.91 k (12,914) 7.79% ↓
2033 12.91 k (12,914) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 12.91 k (12,913) 7.78% ↓
2035 12.91 k (12,913) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 12.91 k (12,912) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Athur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.91 k (12,912), with a male population of 6.38 k (6,376) and a female population of 6.54 k (6,538). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Athur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Athur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Thenmelpakkam 382
2 Veerapuram 1,724
3 Paranur 1,803
4 Kanthalur 396
5 Ideeyankodumanthangal 5
6 Pulipakkam 3,139
7 Rajakulipettai 325
8 Hanumanthai 851
9 Kunnavakkam 881
10 Echankaranai 747

Athur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Athur is 11.98 k (11,981).

The estimated population of Athur in 2024 is approximately 12.77 k (12,773).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Athur is 4.74 k (39.54%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 245 (2.04%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Athur is 80.65%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 73.96%.

The sex ratio in Athur is 1007 females for every 1000 males.

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