Sholayur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sholayur Village has a population of 7.01 k (7,012) with 3.51 k (3,507) males and 3.51 k (3,505) females.The sex ratio in Sholayur is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sholayur Village is 722 (722) which is 10.3% of Sholayur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sholayur Village is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sholayur village is listed as part of the Mannarkad Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Palakkad District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Sholayur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sholayur Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.53 k (7,527), indicating a 7.33% increased from Sholayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.77 k, and the estimated female population is 3.76 k.
Sholayur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sholayur Village estimated population is projected to be 7.56 k (7,557), projecting a 7.76% increased from Sholayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.79 k, and the estimated female population is 3.77 k.
Sholayur Literacy Rate
Sholayur Village has a literacy rate of 71.43% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sholayur Village is 76.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sholayur Village is 66.08 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sholayur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.43 | 76.75 | 66.08 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.43 | 76.75 | 66.08 |
Sholayur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sholayur Village is 594 (594) with 279 (279) males and 315 (315) females, which is 8.47% of Sholayur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1130 females for every 1000 males.
Sholayur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sholayur Village is 3.66 k (3,658) with 1.81 k (1,811) males and 1.85 k (1,847) females, which is 52.17% of Sholayur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sholayur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1000 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sholayur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Sholayur Village are 1.89 k(1,885).
Sholayur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sholayur Village, there are about 3.78 k (3,777) workers, making up nearly 53.86% of the Sholayur Village total population. Out of these, around 2.20 k (2,201) are male workers, and about 1.58 k (1,576) are female workers.
Sholayur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.53 k (7,527) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.56 k (7,557) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.58 k (7,581) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.60 k (7,602) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.62 k (7,622) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.64 k (7,642) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.66 k (7,663) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.68 k (7,677) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.69 k (7,688) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.70 k (7,699) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.71 k (7,709) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.72 k (7,720) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.73 k (7,731) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sholayur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.73 k (7,731), with a male population of 3.88 k (3,877) and a female population of 3.86 k (3,855). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Sholayur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Sholayur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payyanadam | 16,260 |
| 2 | Padavayal | 6,144 |
| 3 | Pudur | 6,026 |
| 4 | Agali | 22,327 |
| 5 | Kottathara | 10,195 |
| 6 | Kallamala | 12,614 |
| 7 | Palakkayam | 7,512 |
| 8 | Mannarkad-II | 22,545 |
| 9 | Pottassery- I | 20,873 |
| 10 | Pottassery- II | 10,391 |