Kunnam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kunnam Tehsil has a population of 2.54 Lac (2,54,124) with 1.27 Lac (1,26,844) males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,280) females.The sex ratio in Kunnam is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kunnam Tehsil is 27.87 k (27,872) which is 10.97% of Kunnam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kunnam Tehsil is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kunnam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Perambalur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kunnam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kunnam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.71 Lac (2,70,911), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kunnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.
Kunnam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kunnam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.72 Lac (2,71,715), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kunnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.37 Lac.
Kunnam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kunnam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,510), accounting for 94.25% of the Kunnam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.20 Lac (1,19,559), and the Hindu female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,19,951).
Kunnam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kunnam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.56 k (13,558), accounting for 5.34% of the Kunnam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.76 k (6,760), and the Muslim female population is around 6.80 k (6,798).
Kunnam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,39,510 | 94.25% |
| Muslim | 13,558 | 5.34% |
| Christian | 881 | 0.35% |
| Religion not stated | 89 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 50 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 18 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKunnam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kunnam Tehsil is 11.89 k (11,891), with 5.97 k (5,969) being males and 5.92 k (5,922) being females, making up 4.68% of the Kunnam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kunnam Tehsil is 2.42 Lac (2,42,233), with 1.21 Lac (1,20,875) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,358) being females, making up 95.32% of the Kunnam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnam Literacy Rate
Kunnam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kunnam Tehsil is 80.68 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kunnam Tehsil is 60.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kunnam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.28%, while in the rural regions of Kunnam Tehsil, it is around 69.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kunnam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.7 | 80.68 | 60.88 |
| Urban Area | 93.28 | 96.01 | 90.51 |
| Rural Area | 69.62 | 79.93 | 59.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kunnam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.54 | 79.88 | 59.36 |
| Muslim | 90.98 | 94.55 | 87.42 |
| Christian | 80.99 | 86.39 | 75.65 |
| Religion not stated | 76.81 | 93.94 | 61.11 |
Kunnam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kunnam Tehsil is 79.92 k (79,921) with 40.16 k (40,160) males and 39.76 k (39,761) females, which is 31.45% of Kunnam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kunnam Tehsil is 421 (421) with 205 (205) males and 216 (216) females, which is 0.17% of Kunnam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kunnam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1004 |
| Urban Area | 993 |
| Rural Area | 1004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kunnam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1004 |
| Muslim | 1006 |
| Christian | 976 |
| Religion not stated | 1023 |
Kunnam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kunnam Tehsil is 853.14 Square KM, with a population density of 298 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kunnam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kunnam Tehsil are 89.The Total Number of households in Kunnam Tehsil are 67.01 k(67,009).
Kunnam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kunnam Tehsil, there are about 1.41 Lac (1,41,260) workers, making up nearly 55.59% of the Kunnam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.63 k (74,628) are male workers, and about 66.63 k (66,632) are female workers.
Kunnam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.71 Lac (2,70,911) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,715) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,269) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.73 Lac (2,72,644) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.73 Lac (2,73,020) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.73 Lac (2,73,395) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,770) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,921) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,911) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,900) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,890) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,879) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,869) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kunnam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.74 Lac (2,73,869), with a male population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,411) and a female population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,467). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kunnam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.