Kulithalai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kulithalai Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,731) with 1.02 Lac (1,02,029) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,702) females.The sex ratio in Kulithalai is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kulithalai Tehsil is 22.01 k (22,006) which is 10.64% of Kulithalai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kulithalai Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kulithalai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kulithalai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kulithalai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,20,388), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kulithalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kulithalai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kulithalai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.21 Lac (2,21,041), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kulithalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kulithalai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kulithalai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.00 Lac (1,99,552), accounting for 96.53% of the Kulithalai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.50 k (98,499), and the Hindu female population is around 1.01 Lac (1,01,053).
Kulithalai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kulithalai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.61 k (3,608), accounting for 1.75% of the Kulithalai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.77 k (1,769), and the Muslim female population is around 1.84 k (1,839).
Kulithalai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,99,552 | 96.53% |
| Muslim | 3,608 | 1.75% |
| Christian | 3,438 | 1.66% |
| Religion not stated | 107 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKulithalai Urban Population
The Urban population of Kulithalai Tehsil is 56.46 k (56,464), with 27.78 k (27,777) being males and 28.69 k (28,687) being females, making up 27.31% of the Kulithalai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Kulithalai Rural Population
The Rural population of Kulithalai Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,50,267), with 74.25 k (74,252) being males and 76.02 k (76,015) being females, making up 72.69% of the Kulithalai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Kulithalai Literacy Rate
Kulithalai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.2% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kulithalai Tehsil is 81.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kulithalai Tehsil is 64.77 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kulithalai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.16%, while in the rural regions of Kulithalai Tehsil, it is around 70.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kulithalai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.2 | 81.9 | 64.77 |
| Urban Area | 81.16 | 88.4 | 74.21 |
| Rural Area | 70.16 | 79.44 | 61.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kulithalai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.79 | 81.59 | 64.26 |
| Muslim | 86.1 | 92.83 | 79.88 |
| Christian | 83.15 | 88.12 | 78.36 |
| Religion not stated | 69.89 | 88.64 | 53.06 |
Kulithalai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kulithalai Tehsil is 48.35 k (48,345) with 23.42 k (23,421) males and 24.92 k (24,924) females, which is 23.39% of Kulithalai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1065 females for every 1000 males.
Kulithalai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kulithalai Tehsil is 140 (140) with 74 (74) males and 66 (66) females, which is 0.07% of Kulithalai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kulithalai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1027 |
| Urban Area | 1033 |
| Rural Area | 1024 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kulithalai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1026 |
| Muslim | 1040 |
| Christian | 1035 |
| Religion not stated | 982 |
Kulithalai Area & Households
The Total Area of Kulithalai Tehsil is 494.55 Square KM, with a population density of 418 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kulithalai Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kulithalai Tehsil are 36.The Total Number of households in Kulithalai Tehsil are 51.00 k(50,997).
Kulithalai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kulithalai Tehsil, there are about 1.05 Lac (1,05,134) workers, making up nearly 50.86% of the Kulithalai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.42 k (61,422) are male workers, and about 43.71 k (43,712) are female workers.
Kulithalai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,388) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,041) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,492) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,797) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,103) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,408) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,714) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,836) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,828) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,819) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,811) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,802) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,793) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kulithalai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.23 Lac (2,22,793), with a male population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,920) and a female population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,905). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kulithalai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.