Periya Population

As per the 2011 Census, Periya Village has a population of 14.08 k (14,077) with 6.72 k (6,718) males and 7.36 k (7,359) females.The sex ratio in Periya is 1096, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Periya Village is 1.49 k (1,494) which is 10.61% of Periya Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Periya Village is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Periya village is listed as part of the Hosdurg Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kasaragod District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

14.08 k

Toatl Population

6.72 k

Male Population

7.36 k

Female Population

Periya Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Periya Village current estimated population is projected to be 15.11 k (15,110), indicating a 7.33% increased from Periya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.22 k, and the estimated female population is 7.89 k.

Periya Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Periya Village estimated population is projected to be 15.17 k (15,170), projecting a 7.76% increased from Periya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.25 k, and the estimated female population is 7.92 k.

Periya Literacy Rate

Periya Village has a literacy rate of 89.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Periya Village is 93.6 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Periya Village is 86.15 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Periya

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 89.68 93.6 86.15
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 89.68 93.6 86.15

Periya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Periya Village is 294 (294) with 146 (146) males and 148 (148) females, which is 2.09% of Periya Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Periya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Periya Village is 1.77 k (1,765) with 864 (864) males and 901 (901) females, which is 12.54% of Periya Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1043 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Periya

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1096
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1096

Periya Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Periya Village are 3.10 k(3,100).

Periya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Periya Village, there are about 5.44 k (5,441) workers, making up nearly 38.65% of the Periya Village total population. Out of these, around 3.56 k (3,559) are male workers, and about 1.88 k (1,882) are female workers.

Periya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 15.11 k (15,110) 7.33%
2025 15.17 k (15,170) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 15.22 k (15,219) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 15.26 k (15,260) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 15.30 k (15,301) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 15.34 k (15,342) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 15.38 k (15,383) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 15.41 k (15,412) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 15.43 k (15,434) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 15.46 k (15,455) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 15.48 k (15,477) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 15.50 k (15,498) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 15.52 k (15,519) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Periya Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 15.52 k (15,519), with a male population of 7.43 k (7,427) and a female population of 8.09 k (8,092). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Periya Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Periya Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pallikkara II 16,618
2 Panayal 19,186
3 Chithari 16,074
4 Pullur 15,565
5 Bellur 12,181
6 Kodom 6,915
7 Kallar 19,414
8 Panathady 22,976

Periya Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Periya is 14.08 k (14,077).

The estimated population of Periya in 2024 is approximately 15.11 k (15,110).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Periya is 294 (2.09%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.77 k (12.54%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Periya is 89.68%, with male literacy at 93.6% and female literacy at 86.15%.

The sex ratio in Periya is 1096 females for every 1000 males.

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