Periyar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Periyar Village has a population of 22.98 k (22,978) with 11.40 k (11,397) males and 11.58 k (11,581) females.The sex ratio in Periyar is 1017, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Periyar Village is 2.16 k (2,156) which is 9.38% of Periyar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Periyar Village is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Periyar village is listed as part of the Peerumade Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Idukki District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Periyar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Periyar Village current estimated population is projected to be 24.66 k (24,664), indicating a 7.33% increased from Periyar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.25 k, and the estimated female population is 12.42 k.
Periyar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Periyar Village estimated population is projected to be 24.76 k (24,762), projecting a 7.76% increased from Periyar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.30 k, and the estimated female population is 12.47 k.
Periyar Literacy Rate
Periyar Village has a literacy rate of 86.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Periyar Village is 91.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Periyar Village is 81.26 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Periyar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.39 | 91.64 | 81.26 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 86.39 | 91.64 | 81.26 |
Periyar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Periyar Village is 7.63 k (7,629) with 3.77 k (3,765) males and 3.86 k (3,864) females, which is 33.2% of Periyar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Periyar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Periyar Village is 373 (373) with 203 (203) males and 170 (170) females, which is 1.62% of Periyar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 838 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Periyar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1017 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1017 |
Periyar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Periyar Village are 5.75 k(5,749).
Periyar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Periyar Village, there are about 10.89 k (10,894) workers, making up nearly 47.41% of the Periyar Village total population. Out of these, around 6.78 k (6,776) are male workers, and about 4.12 k (4,118) are female workers.
Periyar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.66 k (24,664) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 24.76 k (24,762) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 24.84 k (24,842) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 24.91 k (24,909) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 24.98 k (24,976) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 25.04 k (25,042) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 25.11 k (25,110) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 25.16 k (25,158) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 25.19 k (25,193) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 25.23 k (25,227) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 25.26 k (25,262) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 25.30 k (25,297) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 25.33 k (25,332) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Periyar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.33 k (25,332), with a male population of 12.60 k (12,599) and a female population of 12.74 k (12,735). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Periyar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Periyar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upputhara | 18,885 |
| 2 | Elappara | 18,714 |
| 3 | Kokkayar | 12,190 |
| 4 | Peerumade | 22,213 |
| 5 | Manjumala | 20,503 |
| 6 | Kumily | 30,276 |
| 7 | Mlappara | 1,129 |
| 8 | Peruvanthanam | 14,093 |