Kulathur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kulathur Tehsil has a population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,524) with 81.43 k (81,433) males and 81.09 k (81,091) females.The sex ratio in Kulathur is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kulathur Tehsil is 18.74 k (18,744) which is 11.53% of Kulathur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kulathur Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kulathur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pudukkottai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kulathur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kulathur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.73 Lac (1,73,260), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kulathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.46 k, and the estimated female population is 86.81 k.
Kulathur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kulathur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.74 Lac (1,73,774), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kulathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.68 k, and the estimated female population is 87.10 k.
Kulathur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kulathur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,578), accounting for 87.73% of the Kulathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 71.46 k (71,460), and the Hindu female population is around 71.12 k (71,118).
Kulathur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kulathur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.05 k (14,045), accounting for 8.64% of the Kulathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.02 k (7,021), and the Christian female population is around 7.02 k (7,024).
Kulathur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,42,578 | 87.73% |
| Christian | 14,045 | 8.64% |
| Muslim | 5,338 | 3.28% |
| Religion not stated | 529 | 0.33% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKulathur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kulathur Tehsil is 11.67 k (11,667), with 5.83 k (5,829) being males and 5.84 k (5,838) being females, making up 7.18% of the Kulathur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Kulathur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kulathur Tehsil is 1.51 Lac (1,50,857), with 75.60 k (75,604) being males and 75.25 k (75,253) being females, making up 92.82% of the Kulathur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Kulathur Literacy Rate
Kulathur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.53% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kulathur Tehsil is 82.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kulathur Tehsil is 65.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kulathur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.57%, while in the rural regions of Kulathur Tehsil, it is around 72.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kulathur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.53 | 82.04 | 65.03 |
| Urban Area | 88.57 | 93.71 | 83.53 |
| Rural Area | 72.36 | 81.14 | 63.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kulathur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.15 | 80.9 | 63.4 |
| Christian | 81.26 | 88.28 | 74.22 |
| Muslim | 89.57 | 95.18 | 83.93 |
| Religion not stated | 78.46 | 92.97 | 67.97 |
Kulathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kulathur Tehsil is 25.94 k (25,937) with 12.94 k (12,943) males and 12.99 k (12,994) females, which is 15.96% of Kulathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Kulathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kulathur Tehsil is 286 (286) with 135 (135) males and 151 (151) females, which is 0.18% of Kulathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1119 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kulathur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 996 |
| Urban Area | 1002 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kulathur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Christian | 1001 |
| Muslim | 977 |
| Religion not stated | 1281 |
Kulathur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kulathur Tehsil is 638.13 Square KM, with a population density of 255 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kulathur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kulathur Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Kulathur Tehsil are 38.06 k(38,064).
Kulathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kulathur Tehsil, there are about 83.80 k (83,795) workers, making up nearly 51.56% of the Kulathur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.66 k (49,657) are male workers, and about 34.14 k (34,138) are female workers.
Kulathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,260) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,774) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,129) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,369) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,609) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,849) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,089) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,185) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,179) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,172) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,165) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,159) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,152) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kulathur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.75 Lac (1,75,152), with a male population of 86.93 k (86,933) and a female population of 88.22 k (88,219). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kulathur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.