As of 2011[update]census,[1] Thevaram had a population of 16,079. Males constitute 49.64% of the population and females 50.36%. Thevaram has an average literacy rate of 69.56%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75.68%, and female literacy is 63.53%. In Thevaram, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Total number of households: 4225
Population
Persons
Males
Females
Total
16,079
7,981
8,098
In the age group 0–6 years
1,463
738
725
Literates
11,185
6,040
5,145
Illiterate
4,894
1,941
2,953
As of 2001[update] India Tamil Nadu theni district census,[2] Thevaram had a population of 14,501. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thevaram has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 59%. In Thevaram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.