Kurayur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kurayur Village has a population of 5.36 k (5,362) with 2.73 k (2,731) males and 2.63 k (2,631) females.The sex ratio in Kurayur is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kurayur Village is 573 (573) which is 10.69% of Kurayur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kurayur Village is 861 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.36 k

Toatl Population

2.73 k

Male Population

2.63 k

Female Population

Kurayur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kurayur Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.72 k (5,717), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kurayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.90 k, and the estimated female population is 2.82 k.

Kurayur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kurayur Village estimated population is projected to be 5.73 k (5,734), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kurayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.91 k, and the estimated female population is 2.83 k.

Kurayur Literacy Rate

Kurayur Village has a literacy rate of 71.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kurayur Village is 83.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kurayur Village is 58.11 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kurayur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.12 83.82 58.11
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.12 83.82 58.11

Kurayur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kurayur Village is 1.30 k (1,295) with 647 (647) males and 648 (648) females, which is 24.15% of Kurayur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Kurayur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kurayur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 964
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 964

Kurayur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kurayur Village are 1.42 k(1,415).

Kurayur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kurayur Village, there are about 2.89 k (2,886) workers, making up nearly 53.82% of the Kurayur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.62 k (1,617) are male workers, and about 1.27 k (1,269) are female workers.

Kurayur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.72 k (5,717) 6.61%
2025 5.73 k (5,734) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 5.75 k (5,745) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 5.75 k (5,753) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 5.76 k (5,761) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 5.77 k (5,769) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 5.78 k (5,777) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 5.78 k (5,780) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 5.78 k (5,780) 7.79%
2033 5.78 k (5,780) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 5.78 k (5,780) 7.78%
2035 5.78 k (5,779) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 5.78 k (5,779) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Kurayur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.78 k (5,779), with a male population of 2.92 k (2,916) and a female population of 2.86 k (2,863). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kurayur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Kurayur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kasipuram 588
2 Tennamanallur 1,397
3 Odaippatti 531
4 Idayanathan 374
5 Chennampatti 1,440
6 Maruthangudi 1,277
7 Vellakulam (S) 1,259
8 Karukkuvaipatti 273
9 Sundarangundu 612
10 Veppankulam 878

Kurayur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kurayur is 5.36 k (5,362).

The estimated population of Kurayur in 2024 is approximately 5.72 k (5,717).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kurayur is 1.30 k (24.15%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kurayur is 71.12%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 58.11%.

The sex ratio in Kurayur is 964 females for every 1000 males.

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