Potharai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Potharai Village has a population of 3.12 k (3,116) with 1.58 k (1,584) males and 1.53 k (1,532) females.The sex ratio in Potharai is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potharai Village is 354 (354) which is 11.36% of Potharai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potharai Village is 825 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.12 k

Toatl Population

1.58 k

Male Population

1.53 k

Female Population

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  1. Potharai Population Census 2011
  2. Potharai Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Potharai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Potharai Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.32 k (3,322), indicating a 6.61% increased from Potharai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 k, and the estimated female population is 1.64 k.

Potharai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Potharai Village estimated population is projected to be 3.33 k (3,332), projecting a 6.92% increased from Potharai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 k, and the estimated female population is 1.65 k.

Potharai Literacy Rate

Potharai Village has a literacy rate of 81.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potharai Village is 89.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potharai Village is 73.25 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potharai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.46 89.57 73.25
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 81.46 89.57 73.25

Potharai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potharai Village is 1.29 k (1,290) with 655 (655) males and 635 (635) females, which is 41.4% of Potharai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Potharai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potharai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 968
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 968

Potharai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Potharai Village are 728 (728).

Potharai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Potharai Village, there are about 1.58 k (1,577) workers, making up nearly 50.61% of the Potharai Village total population. Out of these, around 968 (968) are male workers, and about 609 (609) are female workers.

Potharai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.32 k (3,322) 6.61% ↑
2025 3.33 k (3,332) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 3.34 k (3,339) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 3.34 k (3,344) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 3.35 k (3,348) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 3.35 k (3,353) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 3.36 k (3,357) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 3.36 k (3,359) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 3.36 k (3,359) 7.79% ↓
2033 3.36 k (3,359) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 3.36 k (3,359) 7.78% ↓
2035 3.36 k (3,359) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 3.36 k (3,359) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Potharai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.36 k (3,359), with a male population of 1.69 k (1,691) and a female population of 1.67 k (1,667). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Potharai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Potharai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Madavilagam 517
2 Jambukonambut 356
3 Ariyathur 865
4 Tirumalai 2,280
5 Sengunam 2,803
6 Perigaram 5,019
7 Athimoor 2,723
8 Kaliyam 2,826
9 Tindivanam 2,932
10 Renderipattu 2,913

Potharai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Potharai is 3.12 k (3,116).

The estimated population of Potharai in 2024 is approximately 3.32 k (3,322).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Potharai is 1.29 k (41.4%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Potharai is 81.46%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 73.25%.

The sex ratio in Potharai is 968 females for every 1000 males.

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