Payam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Payam Village has a population of 15.43 k (15,429) with 7.43 k (7,425) males and 8.00 k (8,004) females.The sex ratio in Payam is 1078, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Payam Village is 1.53 k (1,528) which is 9.9% of Payam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Payam Village is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Payam village is listed as part of the Thalassery Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kannur District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

15.43 k

Toatl Population

7.43 k

Male Population

8.00 k

Female Population

Payam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Payam Village current estimated population is projected to be 16.56 k (16,561), indicating a 7.33% increased from Payam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.98 k, and the estimated female population is 8.58 k.

Payam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Payam Village estimated population is projected to be 16.63 k (16,627), projecting a 7.76% increased from Payam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.01 k, and the estimated female population is 8.62 k.

Payam Literacy Rate

Payam Village has a literacy rate of 94.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Payam Village is 97.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Payam Village is 92.67 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Payam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 94.91 97.38 92.67
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 94.91 97.38 92.67

Payam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Payam Village is 561 (561) with 271 (271) males and 290 (290) females, which is 3.64% of Payam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

Payam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Payam Village is 358 (358) with 174 (174) males and 184 (184) females, which is 2.32% of Payam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1058 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Payam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1078
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1078

Payam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Payam Village are 3.67 k(3,667).

Payam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Payam Village, there are about 5.90 k (5,898) workers, making up nearly 38.23% of the Payam Village total population. Out of these, around 4.17 k (4,168) are male workers, and about 1.73 k (1,730) are female workers.

Payam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.56 k (16,561) 7.33%
2025 16.63 k (16,627) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 16.68 k (16,681) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 16.73 k (16,726) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 16.77 k (16,771) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 16.82 k (16,815) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 16.86 k (16,860) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 16.89 k (16,893) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 16.92 k (16,916) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 16.94 k (16,940) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 16.96 k (16,963) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 16.99 k (16,986) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 17.01 k (17,010) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Payam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.01 k (17,010), with a male population of 8.21 k (8,208) and a female population of 8.80 k (8,802). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Payam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Payam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pattannur 15,003
2 Chavassery 22,480
3 Keezhur 16,597
4 Vilamana 14,059
5 Ayyankunnu 22,436
6 Aralam 29,328
7 Kottiyoor 16,698
8 Kelakam 16,211

Payam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Payam is 15.43 k (15,429).

The estimated population of Payam in 2024 is approximately 16.56 k (16,561).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Payam is 561 (3.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 358 (2.32%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Payam is 94.91%, with male literacy at 97.38% and female literacy at 92.67%.

The sex ratio in Payam is 1078 females for every 1000 males.

Payam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.24% up to 2036.