Athankarai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Athankarai Village has a population of 2.75 k (2,750) with 1.38 k (1,381) males and 1.37 k (1,369) females.The sex ratio in Athankarai is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Athankarai Village is 291 (291) which is 10.58% of Athankarai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Athankarai Village is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Athankarai village is listed as part of the Vilathikulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Athankarai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Athankarai Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.93 k (2,932), indicating a 6.61% increased from Athankarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.47 k, and the estimated female population is 1.47 k.
Athankarai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Athankarai Village estimated population is projected to be 2.94 k (2,941), projecting a 6.92% increased from Athankarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 k, and the estimated female population is 1.47 k.
Athankarai Literacy Rate
Athankarai Village has a literacy rate of 77.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Athankarai Village is 85.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Athankarai Village is 69.84 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Athankarai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.76 | 85.68 | 69.84 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.76 | 85.68 | 69.84 |
Athankarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Athankarai Village is 882 (882) with 441 (441) males and 441 (441) females, which is 32.07% of Athankarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Athankarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Athankarai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Athankarai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Athankarai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 992 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Athankarai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Athankarai Village are 775 (775).
Athankarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Athankarai Village, there are about 1.60 k (1,596) workers, making up nearly 58.04% of the Athankarai Village total population. Out of these, around 848 (848) are male workers, and about 748 (748) are female workers.
Athankarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.93 k (2,932) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.94 k (2,941) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.95 k (2,947) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.95 k (2,951) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.96 k (2,955) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.96 k (2,959) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.96 k (2,963) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.97 k (2,965) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.97 k (2,965) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.97 k (2,965) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.96 k (2,964) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.96 k (2,964) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.96 k (2,964) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Athankarai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.96 k (2,964), with a male population of 1.48 k (1,475) and a female population of 1.49 k (1,490). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Athankarai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Athankarai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sundarapatchiapuram | 251 |
| 2 | Subbiahpuram | 474 |
| 3 | Vathalakarai | 1,244 |
| 4 | Zamin Karisalkulam | 989 |
| 5 | Guruvarpatti | 2,877 |
| 6 | Chithavanaickenpatti | 2,414 |
| 7 | Ayanbommiahpuram | 3,126 |
| 8 | Vilathikulam | 962 |
| 9 | Keela Vilathikulam - I | 740 |
| 10 | Keela Vilathikulam - II | 440 |