Palayankottai (Melpathi) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village has a population of 1.87 k (1,871) with 972 (972) males and 899 (899) females.The sex ratio in Palayankottai (Melpathi) is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village is 191 (191) which is 10.21% of Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palayankottai (Melpathi) village is listed as part of the Kattumannarkoil Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Palayankottai (Melpathi) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.00 k (1,995), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palayankottai (Melpathi)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.03 k, and the estimated female population is 963 .
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village estimated population is projected to be 2.00 k (2,001), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palayankottai (Melpathi)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.04 k, and the estimated female population is 966 .
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Literacy Rate
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village has a literacy rate of 80.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village is 89.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village is 71.06 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayankottai (Melpathi)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.83 | 89.83 | 71.06 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 80.83 | 89.83 | 71.06 |
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village.
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village is 4 (4) with 2 (2) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.21% of Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayankottai (Melpathi)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 925 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 925 |
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village are 429 (429).
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village, there are about 838 (838) workers, making up nearly 44.79% of the Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village total population. Out of these, around 564 (564) are male workers, and about 274 (274) are female workers.
Palayankottai (Melpathi) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.00 k (1,995) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.00 k (2,001) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.01 k (2,005) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.01 k (2,008) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.01 k (2,011) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.01 k (2,013) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.02 k (2,016) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.02 k (2,017), with a male population of 1.04 k (1,038) and a female population of 979 (979). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayankottai (Melpathi) Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Palayankottai (Melpathi) Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melpuliyangudi | 1,263 |
| 2 | Thorankuppam | 92 |
| 3 | Adivaraganallur | 3,337 |
| 4 | Kozhai | 4,974 |
| 5 | Ramapuram | 4,244 |
| 6 | Palayankottai (Kilpathi) | 2,543 |
| 7 | Valasakkadu | 1,760 |
| 8 | Kurinjikudi | 630 |
| 9 | Nandeeswaramangalam | 1,736 |
| 10 | Vattathur | 1,771 |