Palayur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palayur Village has a population of 1.06 k (1,061) with 540 (540) males and 521 (521) females.The sex ratio in Palayur is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayur Village is 72 (72) which is 6.79% of Palayur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayur Village is 847 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palayur village is listed as part of the Pollachi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Coimbatore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.06 k

Toatl Population

540

Male Population

521

Female Population

Palayur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palayur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.13 k (1,132), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 574 , and the estimated female population is 558 .

Palayur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palayur Village estimated population is projected to be 1.14 k (1,135), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 575 , and the estimated female population is 560 .

Palayur Literacy Rate

Palayur Village has a literacy rate of 62.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayur Village is 74.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayur Village is 50 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.49 74.65 50
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.49 74.65 50

Palayur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palayur Village is 191 (191) with 91 (91) males and 100 (100) females, which is 18% of Palayur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1099 females for every 1000 males.

Palayur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Palayur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palayur Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 965
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 965

Palayur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palayur Village are 355 (355).

Palayur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palayur Village, there are about 632 (632) workers, making up nearly 59.57% of the Palayur Village total population. Out of these, around 387 (387) are male workers, and about 245 (245) are female workers.

Palayur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.13 k (1,132) 6.61%
2025 1.14 k (1,135) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 1.14 k (1,137) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 1.14 k (1,139) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 1.14 k (1,140) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 1.14 k (1,142) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 1.14 k (1,144) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 1.14 k (1,144) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 1.14 k (1,144) 7.79%
2033 1.14 k (1,144) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 1.14 k (1,144) 7.78%
2035 1.14 k (1,144) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 1.14 k (1,144) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Palayur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.14 k (1,144), with a male population of 577 (577) and a female population of 567 (567). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Palayur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Marchinaickenpalayam 19,407
2 Singanallur 3,550
3 Vekkampalayam 1,938
4 Pethanaickanur 4,127
5 S. Ponnapuram 1,808
6 Thenkumarapalayam 3,222
7 Koolanaickenpatti 1,635
8 Gomangalampudur 2,454
9 Sinjuvadi 2,509
10 S. Nallur 2,359

Palayur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palayur is 1.06 k (1,061).

The estimated population of Palayur in 2024 is approximately 1.13 k (1,132).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palayur is 191 (18%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palayur is 62.49%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 50%.

The sex ratio in Palayur is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Palayur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.