Thirukanai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thirukanai Village has a population of 335 (335) with 178 (178) males and 157 (157) females.The sex ratio in Thirukanai is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thirukanai Village is 22 (22) which is 6.57% of Thirukanai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thirukanai Village is 834 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Thirukanai 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.
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Thirukanai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thirukanai Village current estimated population is projected to be 358 (358), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thirukanai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 189 , and the estimated female population is 169 .
Thirukanai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thirukanai Village estimated population is projected to be 359 (359), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thirukanai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 190 , and the estimated female population is 169 .
Thirukanai Literacy Rate
Thirukanai Village has a literacy rate of 80.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thirukanai Village is 92.77 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thirukanai Village is 67.35 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thirukanai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.83 | 92.77 | 67.35 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 80.83 | 92.77 | 67.35 |
Thirukanai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thirukanai Village is 94 (94) with 48 (48) males and 46 (46) females, which is 28.06% of Thirukanai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Thirukanai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Thirukanai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Thirukanai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thirukanai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 883 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 883 |
Thirukanai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Thirukanai Village are 88 (88).
Thirukanai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thirukanai Village, there are about 213 (213) workers, making up nearly 63.58% of the Thirukanai Village total population. Out of these, around 117 (117) are male workers, and about 96 (96) are female workers.
Thirukanai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 358 (358) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 359 (359) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 359 (359) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↓ |
| 2027 | 360 (360) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 360 (360) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↓ |
| 2029 | 361 (361) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 361 (361) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 362 (362) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 362 (362) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 362 (362) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 362 (362) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 362 (362) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 362 (362) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thirukanai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 362 (362), with a male population of 191 (191) and a female population of 171 (171). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thirukanai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Thirukanai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sembiyanendal | 399 |
| 2 | Kodikulam | 8,681 |
| 3 | Thamaraipatti | 2,385 |
| 4 | Poolampatti | 689 |
| 5 | Valaichikulam | 655 |
| 6 | Kundukulam | 0 |
| 7 | Perakkur | 144 |
| 8 | Podasapatti | 0 |
| 9 | Narasingam (Part) | 2,568 |
| 10 | Mangalagudi | 1,220 |