Kanakai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanakai Village has a population of 1.42 k (1,417) with 700 (700) males and 717 (717) females.The sex ratio in Kanakai is 1025, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanakai Village is 147 (147) which is 10.37% of Kanakai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanakai Village is 838 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanakai village is listed as part of the Aruppukkottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Virudhunagar District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Kanakai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanakai Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.51 k (1,511), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kanakai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 744 , and the estimated female population is 768 .
Kanakai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanakai Village estimated population is projected to be 1.52 k (1,516), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kanakai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 746 , and the estimated female population is 771 .
Kanakai Literacy Rate
Kanakai Village has a literacy rate of 85.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanakai Village is 93.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanakai Village is 77.69 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanakai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.28 | 93.23 | 77.69 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 85.28 | 93.23 | 77.69 |
Kanakai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanakai Village is 52 (52) with 22 (22) males and 30 (30) females, which is 3.67% of Kanakai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1364 females for every 1000 males.
Kanakai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kanakai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kanakai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanakai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1025 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1025 |
Kanakai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kanakai Village are 378 (378).
Kanakai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanakai Village, there are about 852 (852) workers, making up nearly 60.13% of the Kanakai Village total population. Out of these, around 412 (412) are male workers, and about 440 (440) are female workers.
Kanakai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.51 k (1,511) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.52 k (1,516) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.52 k (1,519) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.52 k (1,521) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.52 k (1,523) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.53 k (1,525) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.53 k (1,527) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanakai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.53 k (1,528), with a male population of 748 (748) and a female population of 781 (781). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kanakai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Kanakai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suthamadam | 1,161 |
| 2 | Thoppalakarai | 1,899 |
| 3 | Rajagopalapuram | 919 |
| 4 | Pullanaickenpatti | 870 |
| 5 | Chettikulam | 1,992 |
| 6 | Paralachi | 1,432 |
| 7 | Melaiyur | 1,420 |
| 8 | Vadakkunatham | 901 |
| 9 | Therkunatham | 668 |
| 10 | Sengulam | 1,182 |