Tenkarai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tenkarai Village has a population of 918 (918) with 454 (454) males and 464 (464) females.The sex ratio in Tenkarai is 1023, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tenkarai Village is 93 (93) which is 10.13% of Tenkarai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tenkarai Village is 898 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

918

Toatl Population

454

Male Population

464

Female Population

Tenkarai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tenkarai Village current estimated population is projected to be 979 (979), indicating a 6.61% increased from Tenkarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 482 , and the estimated female population is 497 .

Tenkarai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tenkarai Village estimated population is projected to be 982 (982), projecting a 6.92% increased from Tenkarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 484 , and the estimated female population is 499 .

Tenkarai Literacy Rate

Tenkarai Village has a literacy rate of 82.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tenkarai Village is 89.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tenkarai Village is 76.19 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tenkarai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.79 89.63 76.19
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 82.79 89.63 76.19

Tenkarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tenkarai Village is 296 (296) with 140 (140) males and 156 (156) females, which is 32.24% of Tenkarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1115 females for every 1000 males.

Tenkarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Tenkarai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Tenkarai Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tenkarai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1023
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1023

Tenkarai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Tenkarai Village are 272 (272).

Tenkarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tenkarai Village, there are about 572 (572) workers, making up nearly 62.31% of the Tenkarai Village total population. Out of these, around 303 (303) are male workers, and about 269 (269) are female workers.

Tenkarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 979 (979) 6.61%
2025 982 (982) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 984 (984) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 985 (985) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 987 (987) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 988 (988) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 989 (989) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 990 (990) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 990 (990) 7.79%
2033 990 (990) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 990 (990) 7.78%
2035 990 (990) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 990 (990) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Tenkarai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 990 (990), with a male population of 485 (485) and a female population of 505 (505). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Tenkarai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Tenkarai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kovilur 1,677
2 Nallamangalam 3,962
3 Puthur 8,230
4 Nathampatti 2,143
5 Vadagarai 3,454
6 Chokkanathaputtur 9,293
7 Korukkampatti 1,935
8 Sappaniparambu (R.F) 0
9 Kothankulam RF 0
10 Kollankondan R.F. 0

Tenkarai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tenkarai is 918 (918).

The estimated population of Tenkarai in 2024 is approximately 979 (979).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tenkarai is 296 (32.24%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tenkarai is 82.79%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 76.19%.

The sex ratio in Tenkarai is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

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