Sankari Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sankari Tehsil has a population of 2.42 Lac (2,41,783) with 1.25 Lac (1,25,250) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,533) females.The sex ratio in Sankari is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankari Tehsil is 22.20 k (22,203) which is 9.18% of Sankari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankari Tehsil is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sankari Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sankari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sankari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.58 Lac (2,57,755), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sankari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Sankari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sankari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.59 Lac (2,58,519), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sankari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Sankari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sankari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,000), accounting for 98.02% of the Sankari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,870), and the Hindu female population is around 1.14 Lac (1,14,130).
Sankari Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sankari Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.39 k (2,385), accounting for 0.99% of the Sankari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.18 k (1,181), and the Christian female population is around 1.20 k (1,204).
Sankari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,37,000 | 98.02% |
| Christian | 2,385 | 0.99% |
| Muslim | 1,972 | 0.82% |
| Religion not stated | 377 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 26 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSankari Urban Population
The Urban population of Sankari Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,10,436), with 57.41 k (57,409) being males and 53.03 k (53,027) being females, making up 45.68% of the Sankari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Sankari Rural Population
The Rural population of Sankari Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,31,347), with 67.84 k (67,841) being males and 63.51 k (63,506) being females, making up 54.32% of the Sankari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Sankari Literacy Rate
Sankari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.75% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankari Tehsil is 76.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankari Tehsil is 58.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sankari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.29%, while in the rural regions of Sankari Tehsil, it is around 64.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.75 | 76.63 | 58.27 |
| Urban Area | 71.29 | 79.6 | 62.36 |
| Rural Area | 64.8 | 74.15 | 54.87 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sankari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.5 | 76.44 | 57.93 |
| Christian | 77.91 | 84.49 | 71.45 |
| Muslim | 85.39 | 89.49 | 81.43 |
| Religion not stated | 75 | 87.27 | 60.84 |
Sankari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankari Tehsil is 35.00 k (35,000) with 18.09 k (18,086) males and 16.91 k (16,914) females, which is 14.48% of Sankari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Sankari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankari Tehsil is 1.05 k (1,049) with 557 (557) males and 492 (492) females, which is 0.43% of Sankari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 931 |
| Urban Area | 924 |
| Rural Area | 937 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sankari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 929 |
| Christian | 1020 |
| Muslim | 1038 |
| Religion not stated | 849 |
Sankari Area & Households
The Total Area of Sankari Tehsil is 424.22 Square KM, with a population density of 570 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sankari Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Sankari Tehsil are 41.The Total Number of households in Sankari Tehsil are 66.45 k(66,453).
Sankari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sankari Tehsil, there are about 1.29 Lac (1,29,149) workers, making up nearly 53.42% of the Sankari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 79.54 k (79,536) are male workers, and about 49.61 k (49,613) are female workers.
Sankari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.58 Lac (2,57,755) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,519) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.59 Lac (2,59,047) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.59 Lac (2,59,404) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.60 Lac (2,59,761) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.60 Lac (2,60,118) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.60 Lac (2,60,475) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,619) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,609) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,599) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,589) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,579) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,569) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sankari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.61 Lac (2,60,569), with a male population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,709) and a female population of 1.27 Lac (1,26,776). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sankari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.