Kuthalam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kuthalam Tehsil has a population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,948) with 64.87 k (64,869) males and 67.08 k (67,079) females.The sex ratio in Kuthalam is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kuthalam Tehsil is 13.34 k (13,340) which is 10.11% of Kuthalam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kuthalam Tehsil is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kuthalam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kuthalam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kuthalam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.41 Lac (1,40,665), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kuthalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.87 k, and the estimated female population is 71.81 k.
Kuthalam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kuthalam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.41 Lac (1,41,082), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kuthalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.05 k, and the estimated female population is 72.05 k.
Kuthalam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kuthalam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,682), accounting for 86.16% of the Kuthalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.44 k (56,439), and the Hindu female population is around 57.24 k (57,243).
Kuthalam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kuthalam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.56 k (12,563), accounting for 9.52% of the Kuthalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.53 k (5,531), and the Muslim female population is around 7.03 k (7,032).
Kuthalam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,13,682 | 86.16% |
| Muslim | 12,563 | 9.52% |
| Christian | 5,634 | 4.27% |
| Religion not stated | 50 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKuthalam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kuthalam Tehsil is 16.13 k (16,125), with 8.01 k (8,013) being males and 8.11 k (8,112) being females, making up 12.22% of the Kuthalam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Kuthalam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kuthalam Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,15,823), with 56.86 k (56,856) being males and 58.97 k (58,967) being females, making up 87.78% of the Kuthalam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Kuthalam Literacy Rate
Kuthalam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kuthalam Tehsil is 89.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kuthalam Tehsil is 77.31 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kuthalam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.79%, while in the rural regions of Kuthalam Tehsil, it is around 82.43%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kuthalam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.45 | 89.84 | 77.31 |
| Urban Area | 90.79 | 95.59 | 86.08 |
| Rural Area | 82.43 | 89.02 | 76.1 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kuthalam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.42 | 89.17 | 75.78 |
| Muslim | 92.46 | 96.36 | 89.5 |
| Christian | 84.71 | 90.91 | 78.34 |
| Religion not stated | 88.1 | 90 | 86.36 |
Kuthalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kuthalam Tehsil is 40.02 k (40,015) with 19.92 k (19,923) males and 20.09 k (20,092) females, which is 30.33% of Kuthalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Kuthalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kuthalam Tehsil is 62 (62) with 28 (28) males and 34 (34) females, which is 0.05% of Kuthalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1215 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kuthalam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1035 |
| Urban Area | 1013 |
| Rural Area | 1038 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kuthalam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1015 |
| Muslim | 1272 |
| Christian | 967 |
| Religion not stated | 1273 |
Kuthalam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kuthalam Tehsil is 170.9 Square KM, with a population density of 772 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kuthalam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kuthalam Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Kuthalam Tehsil are 32.95 k(32,952).
Kuthalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kuthalam Tehsil, there are about 52.88 k (52,883) workers, making up nearly 40.08% of the Kuthalam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.79 k (37,788) are male workers, and about 15.10 k (15,095) are female workers.
Kuthalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.41 Lac (1,40,665) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,082) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,370) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,564) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,759) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,954) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,149) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,228) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,222) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,217) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,211) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,206) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,200) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kuthalam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.42 Lac (1,42,200), with a male population of 69.25 k (69,250) and a female population of 72.98 k (72,975). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kuthalam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.