Pettai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pettai Village has a population of 3.19 k (3,192) with 1.57 k (1,566) males and 1.63 k (1,626) females.The sex ratio in Pettai is 1039, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pettai Village is 361 (361) which is 11.31% of Pettai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pettai Village is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pettai village is listed as part of the Thirunallar Taluk Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Karaikal District in the state of PUDUCHERRY in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Pettai Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Pettai Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.39 k (4,393), indicating a 37.6% increased from Pettai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 k, and the estimated female population is 2.32 k.
Pettai Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Pettai Village estimated population is projected to be 4.49 k (4,491), projecting a 40.68% increased from Pettai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.12 k, and the estimated female population is 2.38 k.
Pettai Literacy Rate
Pettai Village has a literacy rate of 83.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pettai Village is 90.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pettai Village is 77.37 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pettai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.86 | 90.62 | 77.37 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 83.86 | 90.62 | 77.37 |
Pettai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pettai Village is 661 (661) with 311 (311) males and 350 (350) females, which is 20.71% of Pettai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1126 females for every 1000 males.
Pettai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Pettai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Pettai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pettai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1039 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1039 |
Pettai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pettai Village are 822 (822).
Pettai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pettai Village, there are about 1.16 k (1,155) workers, making up nearly 36.18% of the Pettai Village total population. Out of these, around 892 (892) are male workers, and about 263 (263) are female workers.
Pettai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.39 k (4,393) | 37.6% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.49 k (4,491) | 40.68% | 3.08 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.59 k (4,594) | 43.92% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.70 k (4,695) | 47.08% | 3.16 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.80 k (4,799) | 50.32% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.90 k (4,902) | 53.55% | 3.23 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.01 k (5,010) | 56.95% | 3.4 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.12 k (5,121) | 60.43% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.24 k (5,235) | 63.98% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.35 k (5,346) | 67.46% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.46 k (5,459) | 71.01% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.57 k (5,573) | 74.57% | 3.56 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pettai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.57 k (5,573), with a male population of 2.54 k (2,539) and a female population of 3.04 k (3,038). This reflects a total growth of 74.57% from Pettai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 3.36%.
Pettai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keezhavoor (Part) | 1,119 |
| 2 | Thirunallar | 6,866 |
| 3 | Thennankudy | 2,321 |
| 4 | Sethur | 3,890 |
| 5 | Sellur | 2,482 |