Sathankulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sathankulam Tehsil has a population of 98.69 k (98,690) with 47.62 k (47,617) males and 51.07 k (51,073) females.The sex ratio in Sathankulam is 1073, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sathankulam Tehsil is 10.13 k (10,125) which is 10.26% of Sathankulam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sathankulam Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sathankulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sathankulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sathankulam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.05 Lac (1,05,210), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sathankulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 50.55 k, and the estimated female population is 54.67 k.
Sathankulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sathankulam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.06 Lac (1,05,522), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sathankulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 50.68 k, and the estimated female population is 54.86 k.
Sathankulam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sathankulam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 61.37 k (61,373), accounting for 62.19% of the Sathankulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 29.77 k (29,770), and the Hindu female population is around 31.60 k (31,603).
Sathankulam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sathankulam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 35.47 k (35,470), accounting for 35.94% of the Sathankulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 17.01 k (17,005), and the Christian female population is around 18.47 k (18,465).
Sathankulam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61,373 | 62.19% |
| Christian | 35,470 | 35.94% |
| Muslim | 1,757 | 1.78% |
| Religion not stated | 73 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSathankulam Urban Population
The Urban population of Sathankulam Tehsil is 14.19 k (14,193), with 6.96 k (6,962) being males and 7.23 k (7,231) being females, making up 14.38% of the Sathankulam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Sathankulam Rural Population
The Rural population of Sathankulam Tehsil is 84.50 k (84,497), with 40.66 k (40,655) being males and 43.84 k (43,842) being females, making up 85.62% of the Sathankulam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1079 females for every 1000 males.
Sathankulam Literacy Rate
Sathankulam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.58% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sathankulam Tehsil is 92.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sathankulam Tehsil is 86.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sathankulam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.67%, while in the rural regions of Sathankulam Tehsil, it is around 88.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sathankulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.58 | 92.58 | 86.83 |
| Urban Area | 93.67 | 96.18 | 91.27 |
| Rural Area | 88.9 | 91.97 | 86.1 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sathankulam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.53 | 91.65 | 83.71 |
| Christian | 92.83 | 93.97 | 91.79 |
| Muslim | 95.01 | 96.89 | 93.49 |
| Religion not stated | 95 | 100 | 89.66 |
Sathankulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sathankulam Tehsil is 9.12 k (9,118) with 4.44 k (4,442) males and 4.68 k (4,676) females, which is 9.24% of Sathankulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1053 females for every 1000 males.
Sathankulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sathankulam Tehsil is 73 (73) with 40 (40) males and 33 (33) females, which is 0.07% of Sathankulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 825 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sathankulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1073 |
| Urban Area | 1039 |
| Rural Area | 1079 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sathankulam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1062 |
| Christian | 1086 |
| Muslim | 1197 |
| Religion not stated | 1086 |
Sathankulam Area & Households
The Total Area of Sathankulam Tehsil is 367.97 Square KM, with a population density of 268 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sathankulam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sathankulam Tehsil are 25.The Total Number of households in Sathankulam Tehsil are 25.97 k(25,971).
Sathankulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sathankulam Tehsil, there are about 39.72 k (39,723) workers, making up nearly 40.25% of the Sathankulam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.78 k (26,784) are male workers, and about 12.94 k (12,939) are female workers.
Sathankulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,210) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,522) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,737) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,883) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,029) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,174) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,320) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,379) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,375) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,370) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,366) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,362) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,358) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sathankulam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.06 Lac (1,06,358), with a male population of 50.83 k (50,833) and a female population of 55.56 k (55,562). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sathankulam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.