Thirumayam Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Thirumayam Population 2026
84,751 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
81,576
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -4.08% 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 • 10.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 971
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,415
Girls 8,169
Literacy Gap
16.8% Diff Male Literacy 75.8%
Female Literacy 59.0%
SC Population
29,567
18.6% of total
ST Population
112
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 55,713
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 16,368
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 30.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 28.0%
Agricultural Laborers 39.8%
Household Industries 1.9%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,40,839 | 1,58,860 | -34.04% |
| Literacy Rate | 59.92% | 67.32% | +7.4% |
| Sex Ratio | 1052 | 1011 | -41 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-34.04%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-4.08%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thirumayam in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Thirumayam in 2026 is 85,046. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -4.08%.
What is the literacy rate of Thirumayam? ▼
The literacy rate of Thirumayam is 67.32% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Thirumayam? ▼
The sex ratio of Thirumayam is 1011 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 Thirumayam in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Thirumayam in 2027 is 81,576. This projection is based on the -4.08% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Thirumayam population changed since 2001? ▼
Thirumayam population grew from 2,40,839 in 2001 to 1,58,860 in 2011, a decadal growth of -34.04%. The annual compound growth rate was -4.08%.
What was the population of Thirumayam in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Thirumayam had a total population of 1,58,860. This comprised 79,002 males and 79,858 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Pudukkottai District
#6 of 11
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#170 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Thirumayam | Pudukkottai Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.32% | 68.34% ↓ 1.0%
| 69.99% ↓ 2.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 1011 | 1013 ↓ 2 | 1000 ↑ 11 |
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