Keerapalayam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Keerapalayam Village has a population of 3.52 k (3,516) with 1.73 k (1,730) males and 1.79 k (1,786) females.The sex ratio in Keerapalayam is 1033, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Keerapalayam Village is 385 (385) which is 10.95% of Keerapalayam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Keerapalayam Village is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.52 k

Toatl Population

1.73 k

Male Population

1.79 k

Female Population

Keerapalayam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Keerapalayam Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.75 k (3,749), indicating a 6.61% increased from Keerapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 k, and the estimated female population is 1.91 k.

Keerapalayam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Keerapalayam Village estimated population is projected to be 3.76 k (3,760), projecting a 6.92% increased from Keerapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.84 k, and the estimated female population is 1.92 k.

Keerapalayam Literacy Rate

Keerapalayam Village has a literacy rate of 78.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Keerapalayam Village is 85.12 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Keerapalayam Village is 72.86 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Keerapalayam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.89 85.12 72.86
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 78.89 85.12 72.86

Keerapalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Keerapalayam Village is 1.14 k (1,141) with 557 (557) males and 584 (584) females, which is 32.45% of Keerapalayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1049 females for every 1000 males.

Keerapalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Keerapalayam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1033
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1033

Keerapalayam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Keerapalayam Village are 868 (868).

Keerapalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Keerapalayam Village, there are about 1.22 k (1,223) workers, making up nearly 34.78% of the Keerapalayam Village total population. Out of these, around 939 (939) are male workers, and about 284 (284) are female workers.

Keerapalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.75 k (3,749) 6.61%
2025 3.76 k (3,760) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.77 k (3,768) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.77 k (3,773) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.78 k (3,778) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.78 k (3,783) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.79 k (3,788) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.79 k (3,790) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.79 k (3,790) 7.79%
2033 3.79 k (3,790) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.79 k (3,790) 7.78%
2035 3.79 k (3,790) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.79 k (3,790) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Keerapalayam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.79 k (3,790), with a male population of 1.85 k (1,847) and a female population of 1.94 k (1,943). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Keerapalayam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Keerapalayam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kezhanuvampattu 3,269
2 Melanubavambattu 1,050
3 Paluttankarai 720
4 Melchokkanathanpettai 153
5 Vayalur 720
6 Tiruppaninatham 1,310
7 Vada Harirajapuram 1,342
8 Thathampettai 901
9 Ayipettai 1,651
10 Kiliyanur 1,718

Keerapalayam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Keerapalayam is 3.52 k (3,516).

The estimated population of Keerapalayam in 2024 is approximately 3.75 k (3,749).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Keerapalayam is 1.14 k (32.45%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Keerapalayam is 78.89%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 72.86%.

The sex ratio in Keerapalayam is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

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