Maduranthakam Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Maduranthakam Population 2026
3,11,194 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,13,476
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.80% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 961
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 14,506
Girls 13,940
Literacy Gap
13.7% Diff Male Literacy 73.5%
Female Literacy 59.8%
SC Population
1,15,832
42.0% of total
ST Population
5,428
2.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 90,196
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 44,685
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 39.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.7%
Agricultural Laborers 44.9%
Household Industries 2.6%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,54,845 | 2,75,953 | +8.28% |
| Literacy Rate | 58.75% | 66.64% | +7.9% |
| Sex Ratio | 994 | 999 | +5 |
Decadal Growth Rate
8.28%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.80%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Maduranthakam in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Maduranthakam in 2026 is 3,10,988. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.80%.
What is the literacy rate of Maduranthakam? ▼
The literacy rate of Maduranthakam is 66.64% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Maduranthakam? ▼
The sex ratio of Maduranthakam is 999 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Maduranthakam in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Maduranthakam in 2027 is 3,13,476. This projection is based on the 0.80% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Maduranthakam population changed since 2001? ▼
Maduranthakam population grew from 2,54,845 in 2001 to 2,75,953 in 2011, a decadal growth of 8.28%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.80%.
What was the population of Maduranthakam in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Maduranthakam had a total population of 2,75,953. This comprised 1,38,050 males and 1,37,903 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kancheepuram District
#7 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#98 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Maduranthakam | Kancheepuram Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 66.64% | 73.37% ↓ 6.7%
| 69.99% ↓ 3.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 999 | 988 ↑ 11 | 1000 ↓ 1 |
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