Nerkunam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nerkunam Village has a population of 2.43 k (2,425) with 1.21 k (1,210) males and 1.22 k (1,215) females.The sex ratio in Nerkunam is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nerkunam Village is 269 (269) which is 11.09% of Nerkunam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nerkunam Village is 993 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.43 k

Toatl Population

1.21 k

Male Population

1.22 k

Female Population

Nerkunam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nerkunam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.59 k (2,586), indicating a 6.61% increased from Nerkunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.29 k, and the estimated female population is 1.30 k.

Nerkunam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nerkunam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.59 k (2,593), projecting a 6.92% increased from Nerkunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.29 k, and the estimated female population is 1.31 k.

Nerkunam Literacy Rate

Nerkunam Village has a literacy rate of 69.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nerkunam Village is 80.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nerkunam Village is 59.3 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nerkunam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.81 80.37 59.3
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.81 80.37 59.3

Nerkunam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nerkunam Village is 718 (718) with 351 (351) males and 367 (367) females, which is 29.61% of Nerkunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1046 females for every 1000 males.

Nerkunam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nerkunam Village is 27 (27) with 15 (15) males and 12 (12) females, which is 1.11% of Nerkunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 800 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nerkunam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1005
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1005

Nerkunam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nerkunam Village are 583 (583).

Nerkunam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nerkunam Village, there are about 1.29 k (1,293) workers, making up nearly 53.32% of the Nerkunam Village total population. Out of these, around 709 (709) are male workers, and about 584 (584) are female workers.

Nerkunam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.59 k (2,586) 6.61%
2025 2.59 k (2,593) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.60 k (2,599) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.60 k (2,602) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.61 k (2,606) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.61 k (2,609) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.61 k (2,613) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.61 k (2,614) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.61 k (2,614) 7.79%
2033 2.61 k (2,614) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.61 k (2,614) 7.78%
2035 2.61 k (2,614) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.61 k (2,614) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Nerkunam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.61 k (2,614), with a male population of 1.29 k (1,292) and a female population of 1.32 k (1,322). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Nerkunam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Nerkunam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Poongunam 648
2 Vadakkupattu 885
3 Mahamai Thirumani 1,177
4 Vedal 2,092
5 Kunnagampundi 1,238
6 Kilnamandi 1,172
7 Korakottai 1,558
8 Senal 1,197
9 Pennattagaram 1,063
10 Irumbili 743

Nerkunam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nerkunam is 2.43 k (2,425).

The estimated population of Nerkunam in 2024 is approximately 2.59 k (2,586).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nerkunam is 718 (29.61%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 27 (1.11%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nerkunam is 69.81%, with male literacy at 80.37% and female literacy at 59.3%.

The sex ratio in Nerkunam is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

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