Thenkkarai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Thenkkarai Village has a population of 2.17 k (2,172) with 1.05 k (1,053) males and 1.12 k (1,119) females.The sex ratio in Thenkkarai is 1063, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thenkkarai Village is 214 (214) which is 9.85% of Thenkkarai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thenkkarai Village is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Thenkkarai 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.

2.17 k

Toatl Population

1.05 k

Male Population

1.12 k

Female Population

Thenkkarai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Thenkkarai Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 k (2,316), indicating a 6.61% increased from Thenkkarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.12 k, and the estimated female population is 1.20 k.

Thenkkarai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Thenkkarai Village estimated population is projected to be 2.32 k (2,323), projecting a 6.92% increased from Thenkkarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.12 k, and the estimated female population is 1.20 k.

Thenkkarai Literacy Rate

Thenkkarai Village has a literacy rate of 61.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thenkkarai Village is 73.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thenkkarai Village is 51.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thenkkarai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.95 73.56 51.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.95 73.56 51.27

Thenkkarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thenkkarai Village is 488 (488) with 233 (233) males and 255 (255) females, which is 22.47% of Thenkkarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1095 females for every 1000 males.

Thenkkarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thenkkarai Village is 33 (33) with 17 (17) males and 16 (16) females, which is 1.52% of Thenkkarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thenkkarai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1063
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1063

Thenkkarai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Thenkkarai Village are 548 (548).

Thenkkarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Thenkkarai Village, there are about 1.07 k (1,067) workers, making up nearly 49.13% of the Thenkkarai Village total population. Out of these, around 610 (610) are male workers, and about 457 (457) are female workers.

Thenkkarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.32 k (2,316) 6.61%
2025 2.32 k (2,323) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.33 k (2,328) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.33 k (2,331) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.33 k (2,334) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.34 k (2,337) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.34 k (2,340) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.34 k (2,342) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.34 k (2,342) 7.79%
2033 2.34 k (2,342) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.34 k (2,341) 7.78%
2035 2.34 k (2,341) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.34 k (2,341) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Thenkkarai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.34 k (2,341), with a male population of 1.13 k (1,125) and a female population of 1.22 k (1,218). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thenkkarai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Thenkkarai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Alliyandal 1,519
2 Mahadevimangalam 963
3 Mosavadi 823
4 Thadinolambai 1,068
5 Kothandapuram 1,762
6 Vanakkambadi (VADA) 1,074
7 Melpathi 1,043
8 Thakkandarayapuram 1,366
9 Arasur 2,330
10 Mambattu 1,192

Thenkkarai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Thenkkarai is 2.17 k (2,172).

The estimated population of Thenkkarai in 2024 is approximately 2.32 k (2,316).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Thenkkarai is 488 (22.47%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 33 (1.52%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thenkkarai is 61.95%, with male literacy at 73.56% and female literacy at 51.27%.

The sex ratio in Thenkkarai is 1063 females for every 1000 males.

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