Kamuthi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kamuthi Tehsil has a population of 1.36 Lac (1,35,658) with 68.46 k (68,458) males and 67.20 k (67,200) females.The sex ratio in Kamuthi is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kamuthi Tehsil is 14.61 k (14,614) which is 10.77% of Kamuthi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kamuthi Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kamuthi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ramanathapuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kamuthi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kamuthi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.45 Lac (1,44,620), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kamuthi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 72.68 k, and the estimated female population is 71.94 k.
Kamuthi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kamuthi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.45 Lac (1,45,049), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kamuthi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.87 k, and the estimated female population is 72.18 k.
Kamuthi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kamuthi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.23 Lac (1,22,987), accounting for 90.66% of the Kamuthi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.24 k (62,244), and the Hindu female population is around 60.74 k (60,743).
Kamuthi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kamuthi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.30 k (7,301), accounting for 5.38% of the Kamuthi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.59 k (3,588), and the Muslim female population is around 3.71 k (3,713).
Kamuthi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,22,987 | 90.66% |
| Muslim | 7,301 | 5.38% |
| Christian | 5,167 | 3.81% |
| Religion not stated | 175 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKamuthi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kamuthi Tehsil is 22.90 k (22,898), with 11.43 k (11,427) being males and 11.47 k (11,471) being females, making up 16.88% of the Kamuthi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Kamuthi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kamuthi Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,12,760), with 57.03 k (57,031) being males and 55.73 k (55,729) being females, making up 83.12% of the Kamuthi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Kamuthi Literacy Rate
Kamuthi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.33% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kamuthi Tehsil is 85.96 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kamuthi Tehsil is 68.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kamuthi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.3%, while in the rural regions of Kamuthi Tehsil, it is around 74.68%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kamuthi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.33 | 85.96 | 68.57 |
| Urban Area | 90.3 | 94.66 | 85.97 |
| Rural Area | 74.68 | 84.21 | 64.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kamuthi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.23 | 85.27 | 67 |
| Muslim | 91.46 | 95.31 | 87.74 |
| Christian | 83.56 | 89.68 | 77.73 |
| Religion not stated | 76.39 | 86.15 | 68.35 |
Kamuthi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kamuthi Tehsil is 28.60 k (28,604) with 14.37 k (14,372) males and 14.23 k (14,232) females, which is 21.09% of Kamuthi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Kamuthi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kamuthi Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kamuthi Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kamuthi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 982 |
| Urban Area | 1004 |
| Rural Area | 978 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kamuthi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 1035 |
| Christian | 1044 |
| Religion not stated | 1244 |
Kamuthi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kamuthi Tehsil is 568.1 Square KM, with a population density of 239 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kamuthi Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kamuthi Tehsil are 49.The Total Number of households in Kamuthi Tehsil are 32.85 k(32,847).
Kamuthi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kamuthi Tehsil, there are about 68.36 k (68,356) workers, making up nearly 50.39% of the Kamuthi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.33 k (39,329) are male workers, and about 29.03 k (29,027) are female workers.
Kamuthi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,620) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,049) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,344) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,545) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,745) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,946) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,146) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,227) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,221) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,215) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,210) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,204) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,198) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kamuthi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.46 Lac (1,46,198), with a male population of 73.08 k (73,082) and a female population of 73.11 k (73,107). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kamuthi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.