Shenkottai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shenkottai Tehsil has a population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,416) with 70.90 k (70,899) males and 70.52 k (70,517) females.The sex ratio in Shenkottai is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shenkottai Tehsil is 14.66 k (14,657) which is 10.36% of Shenkottai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shenkottai Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shenkottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Shenkottai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shenkottai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.51 Lac (1,50,758), indicating a 6.61% increased from Shenkottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.27 k, and the estimated female population is 75.49 k.
Shenkottai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shenkottai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.51 Lac (1,51,205), projecting a 6.92% increased from Shenkottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 75.46 k, and the estimated female population is 75.74 k.
Shenkottai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shenkottai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,337), accounting for 72.37% of the Shenkottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.28 k (51,283), and the Hindu female population is around 51.05 k (51,054).
Shenkottai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shenkottai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 35.32 k (35,323), accounting for 24.98% of the Shenkottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.83 k (17,826), and the Muslim female population is around 17.50 k (17,497).
Shenkottai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,02,337 | 72.37% |
| Muslim | 35,323 | 24.98% |
| Christian | 3,667 | 2.59% |
| Religion not stated | 62 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShenkottai Urban Population
The Urban population of Shenkottai Tehsil is 89.86 k (89,859), with 45.02 k (45,021) being males and 44.84 k (44,838) being females, making up 63.54% of the Shenkottai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Shenkottai Rural Population
The Rural population of Shenkottai Tehsil is 51.56 k (51,557), with 25.88 k (25,878) being males and 25.68 k (25,679) being females, making up 36.46% of the Shenkottai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Shenkottai Literacy Rate
Shenkottai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.53% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shenkottai Tehsil is 87.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shenkottai Tehsil is 71.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shenkottai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.74%, while in the rural regions of Shenkottai Tehsil, it is around 79.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shenkottai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.53 | 87.69 | 71.39 |
| Urban Area | 79.74 | 87.75 | 71.74 |
| Rural Area | 79.17 | 87.58 | 70.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shenkottai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.04 | 86.62 | 69.49 |
| Muslim | 82.88 | 90.14 | 75.49 |
| Christian | 89.71 | 94.6 | 85.31 |
| Religion not stated | 84.31 | 92 | 76.92 |
Shenkottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shenkottai Tehsil is 31.01 k (31,010) with 15.53 k (15,529) males and 15.48 k (15,481) females, which is 21.93% of Shenkottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Shenkottai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shenkottai Tehsil is 607 (607) with 306 (306) males and 301 (301) females, which is 0.43% of Shenkottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shenkottai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 995 |
| Urban Area | 996 |
| Rural Area | 993 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shenkottai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Christian | 1102 |
| Religion not stated | 938 |
Shenkottai Area & Households
The Total Area of Shenkottai Tehsil is 203.72 Square KM, with a population density of 694 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shenkottai Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Shenkottai Tehsil are 14.The Total Number of households in Shenkottai Tehsil are 37.86 k(37,855).
Shenkottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shenkottai Tehsil, there are about 66.98 k (66,982) workers, making up nearly 47.37% of the Shenkottai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.82 k (41,822) are male workers, and about 25.16 k (25,160) are female workers.
Shenkottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.51 Lac (1,50,758) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,205) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,514) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,722) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,931) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,140) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,349) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,433) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,427) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,421) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,416) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,410) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,404) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shenkottai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.52 Lac (1,52,404), with a male population of 75.69 k (75,688) and a female population of 76.72 k (76,715). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Shenkottai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.