Dhanam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhanam Village has a population of 1.07 k (1,066) with 537 (537) males and 529 (529) females.The sex ratio in Dhanam is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhanam Village is 141 (141) which is 13.23% of Dhanam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhanam Village is 832 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dhanam village is listed as part of the Ulundurpettai Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Viluppuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Dhanam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhanam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.14 k (1,137), indicating a 6.61% increased from Dhanam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 571 , and the estimated female population is 567 .
Dhanam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhanam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.14 k (1,140), projecting a 6.92% increased from Dhanam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 572 , and the estimated female population is 569 .
Dhanam Literacy Rate
Dhanam Village has a literacy rate of 65.84% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhanam Village is 74.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhanam Village is 57.42 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhanam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.84 | 74.35 | 57.42 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 65.84 | 74.35 | 57.42 |
Dhanam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhanam Village is 545 (545) with 277 (277) males and 268 (268) females, which is 51.13% of Dhanam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dhanam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dhanam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhanam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 986 |
Dhanam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Dhanam Village are 217 (217).
Dhanam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhanam Village, there are about 621 (621) workers, making up nearly 58.26% of the Dhanam Village total population. Out of these, around 305 (305) are male workers, and about 316 (316) are female workers.
Dhanam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.14 k (1,137) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.14 k (1,140) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.14 k (1,143) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.14 k (1,144) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.15 k (1,146) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.15 k (1,147) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.15 k (1,150) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhanam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.15 k (1,149), with a male population of 574 (574) and a female population of 576 (576). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Dhanam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Dhanam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Killiyur | 4,941 |
| 2 | Ragunathapuram | 736 |
| 3 | Periyakurukkai | 3,634 |
| 4 | Mayiladunthangal | 486 |
| 5 | Pallavadi | 3,044 |
| 6 | Seedevi | 2,196 |
| 7 | A. Kulathur | 1,297 |
| 8 | Poondi | 813 |
| 9 | Adaiyur | 2,315 |
| 10 | Pallaiyarpalaiyam | 823 |