Kanathur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanathur Village has a population of 642 (642) with 319 (319) males and 323 (323) females.The sex ratio in Kanathur is 1013, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanathur Village is 79 (79) which is 12.31% of Kanathur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanathur Village is 681 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

642

Toatl Population

319

Male Population

323

Female Population

Kanathur Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Kanathur Village current estimated population is projected to be 687 (687), indicating a 6.92% increased from Kanathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 340 , and the estimated female population is 347 .

Kanathur Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Kanathur Village estimated population is projected to be 688 (688), projecting a 7.14% increased from Kanathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 341 , and the estimated female population is 348 .

Kanathur Literacy Rate

Kanathur Village has a literacy rate of 68.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanathur Village is 77.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanathur Village is 60.14 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanathur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.56 77.57 60.14
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.56 77.57 60.14

Kanathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanathur Village is 333 (333) with 161 (161) males and 172 (172) females, which is 51.87% of Kanathur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1069 females for every 1000 males.

Kanathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanathur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1013
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1013

Kanathur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kanathur Village are 169 (169).

Kanathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanathur Village, there are about 328 (328) workers, making up nearly 51.09% of the Kanathur Village total population. Out of these, around 173 (173) are male workers, and about 155 (155) are female workers.

Kanathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 687 (687) 6.92%
2026 688 (688) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 689 (689) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 690 (690) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 691 (691) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 692 (692) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 693 (693) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 692 (692) 7.79%
2033 692 (692) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 692 (692) 7.78%
2035 692 (692) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 692 (692) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Kanathur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 692 (692), with a male population of 341 (341) and a female population of 352 (352). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kanathur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Kanathur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Perumalcheri 413
2 Malrajakuppam 8
3 Nedumaram 1,794
4 Murukkanthangal 289
5 Kodapattinam 127
6 Vadapattinam 1,299
7 Mugaiyur 3,888
8 Kodur 2,867
9 Sathiamangalam 57
10 Akkinambattu 2,553

Kanathur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kanathur is 642 (642).

The estimated population of Kanathur in 2025 is approximately 687 (687).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kanathur is 333 (51.87%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanathur is 68.56%, with male literacy at 77.57% and female literacy at 60.14%.

The sex ratio in Kanathur is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

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