Thenkarai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Thenkarai Village has a population of 2.27 k (2,273) with 1.15 k (1,147) males and 1.13 k (1,126) females.The sex ratio in Thenkarai is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thenkarai Village is 250 (250) which is 11% of Thenkarai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thenkarai Village is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Thenkarai village is listed as part of the Tirupathur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sivaganga District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.27 k

Toatl Population

1.15 k

Male Population

1.13 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Thenkarai Population Census 2011
  2. Thenkarai Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Thenkarai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Thenkarai Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.42 k (2,424), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thenkarai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.

Thenkarai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Thenkarai Village estimated population is projected to be 2.43 k (2,431), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thenkarai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.

Thenkarai Literacy Rate

Thenkarai Village has a literacy rate of 76.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thenkarai Village is 85.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thenkarai Village is 67.73 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thenkarai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.57 85.33 67.73
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 76.57 85.33 67.73

Thenkarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thenkarai Village is 507 (507) with 256 (256) males and 251 (251) females, which is 22.31% of Thenkarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Thenkarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Thenkarai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Thenkarai Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thenkarai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 982
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 982

Thenkarai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Thenkarai Village are 529 (529).

Thenkarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Thenkarai Village, there are about 887 (887) workers, making up nearly 39.02% of the Thenkarai Village total population. Out of these, around 667 (667) are male workers, and about 220 (220) are female workers.

Thenkarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.42 k (2,424) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.43 k (2,431) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.44 k (2,436) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.44 k (2,439) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.44 k (2,443) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.45 k (2,446) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.45 k (2,449) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.45 k (2,451) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.45 k (2,450) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.45 k (2,450) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.45 k (2,450) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.45 k (2,450) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.45 k (2,450) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Thenkarai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.45 k (2,450), with a male population of 1.23 k (1,225) and a female population of 1.23 k (1,225). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thenkarai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Thenkarai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 A.Melaiyur 2,877
2 Karuppur 1,275
3 Kottaiyiruppu 1,231
4 Thattati 1,580
5 Siravayal 3,238
6 Vaniyankadu 1,172
7 Themmapatti 88
8 Kattambur 2,612
9 Thevarambur 819
10 Pattakuruchi 34

Thenkarai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Thenkarai is 2.27 k (2,273).

The estimated population of Thenkarai in 2024 is approximately 2.42 k (2,424).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Thenkarai is 507 (22.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thenkarai is 76.57%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 67.73%.

The sex ratio in Thenkarai is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Thenkarai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.