Karkur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karkur Village has a population of 1.43 k (1,427) with 729 (729) males and 698 (698) females.The sex ratio in Karkur is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karkur Village is 174 (174) which is 12.19% of Karkur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karkur Village is 723 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.43 k

Toatl Population

729

Male Population

698

Female Population

Karkur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karkur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.52 k (1,522), indicating a 6.61% increased from Karkur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 774 , and the estimated female population is 748 .

Karkur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karkur Village estimated population is projected to be 1.53 k (1,526), projecting a 6.92% increased from Karkur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 776 , and the estimated female population is 750 .

Karkur Literacy Rate

Karkur Village has a literacy rate of 79.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karkur Village is 85.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karkur Village is 73.44 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karkur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.73 85.99 73.44
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.73 85.99 73.44

Karkur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karkur Village is 912 (912) with 453 (453) males and 459 (459) females, which is 63.91% of Karkur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Karkur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karkur Village is 16 (16) with 7 (7) males and 9 (9) females, which is 1.12% of Karkur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1286 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karkur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 958
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 958

Karkur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Karkur Village are 332 (332).

Karkur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karkur Village, there are about 491 (491) workers, making up nearly 34.41% of the Karkur Village total population. Out of these, around 348 (348) are male workers, and about 143 (143) are female workers.

Karkur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.52 k (1,522) 6.61%
2025 1.53 k (1,526) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 1.53 k (1,529) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 1.53 k (1,531) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 1.53 k (1,534) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 1.54 k (1,536) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 1.54 k (1,538) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 1.54 k (1,539) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 1.54 k (1,539) 7.79%
2033 1.54 k (1,539) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 1.54 k (1,538) 7.78%
2035 1.54 k (1,538) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 1.54 k (1,538) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Karkur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.54 k (1,538), with a male population of 779 (779) and a female population of 760 (760). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Karkur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Karkur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chettikuppam 4,141
2 Bojanapuram 2,964
3 Sembedu 1,801
4 Pangarishikuppam 1,206
5 Kothamarikuppam 439
6 Vasanampalli 505
7 Balur 6,147
8 Machampattu 2,294
9 Melkothakuppam 1,975
10 Rajakkal 3,419

Karkur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Karkur is 1.43 k (1,427).

The estimated population of Karkur in 2024 is approximately 1.52 k (1,522).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Karkur is 912 (63.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 16 (1.12%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkur is 79.73%, with male literacy at 85.99% and female literacy at 73.44%.

The sex ratio in Karkur is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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