Thenur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Thenur Village has a population of 6.46 k (6,464) with 3.27 k (3,267) males and 3.20 k (3,197) females.The sex ratio in Thenur is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thenur Village is 714 (714) which is 11.05% of Thenur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thenur Village is 850 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

6.46 k

Toatl Population

3.27 k

Male Population

3.20 k

Female Population

Thenur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Thenur Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.89 k (6,891), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thenur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.47 k, and the estimated female population is 3.42 k.

Thenur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Thenur Village estimated population is projected to be 6.91 k (6,912), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thenur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.48 k, and the estimated female population is 3.43 k.

Thenur Literacy Rate

Thenur Village has a literacy rate of 81.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thenur Village is 88.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thenur Village is 73.37 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thenur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.1 88.79 73.37
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 81.1 88.79 73.37

Thenur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thenur Village is 1.12 k (1,119) with 569 (569) males and 550 (550) females, which is 17.31% of Thenur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Thenur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thenur Village is 7 (7) with 4 (4) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.11% of Thenur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 750 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thenur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 979
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 979

Thenur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Thenur Village are 1.69 k(1,692).

Thenur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Thenur Village, there are about 2.82 k (2,817) workers, making up nearly 43.58% of the Thenur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.95 k (1,950) are male workers, and about 867 (867) are female workers.

Thenur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.89 k (6,891) 6.61%
2025 6.91 k (6,912) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 6.93 k (6,926) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 6.94 k (6,936) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 6.95 k (6,945) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 6.96 k (6,955) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 6.96 k (6,964) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 6.97 k (6,968) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 6.97 k (6,968) 7.79%
2033 6.97 k (6,968) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 6.97 k (6,967) 7.78%
2035 6.97 k (6,967) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 6.97 k (6,967) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Thenur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.97 k (6,967), with a male population of 3.49 k (3,488) and a female population of 3.48 k (3,478). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thenur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Thenur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Vadugapatti 335
2 Sambakulam 128
3 Pillayarnatham 491
4 Moolakurichi 620
5 Thodaneri 1,479
6 Kallikudi 696
7 Keelanedugulam 434
8 Boothakudi 1,598
9 Veppangulam 23
10 Chettikulam 4,970

Thenur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Thenur is 6.46 k (6,464).

The estimated population of Thenur in 2024 is approximately 6.89 k (6,891).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Thenur is 1.12 k (17.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7 (0.11%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thenur is 81.1%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 73.37%.

The sex ratio in Thenur is 979 females for every 1000 males.

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