Palur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palur Village has a population of 4.16 k (4,161) with 2.07 k (2,065) males and 2.10 k (2,096) females.The sex ratio in Palur is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palur Village is 505 (505) which is 12.14% of Palur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palur Village is 973 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

4.16 k

Toatl Population

2.07 k

Male Population

2.10 k

Female Population

Palur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palur Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.44 k (4,436), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.19 k, and the estimated female population is 2.24 k.

Palur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palur Village estimated population is projected to be 4.45 k (4,450), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.20 k, and the estimated female population is 2.25 k.

Palur Literacy Rate

Palur Village has a literacy rate of 69.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palur Village is 76.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palur Village is 63.18 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.97 76.89 63.18
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.97 76.89 63.18

Palur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palur Village is 1.71 k (1,711) with 848 (848) males and 863 (863) females, which is 41.12% of Palur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Palur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palur Village is 3 (3) with 1 (1) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.07% of Palur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 2000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1016
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1016

Palur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palur Village are 953 (953).

Palur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palur Village, there are about 2.10 k (2,102) workers, making up nearly 50.52% of the Palur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.19 k (1,191) are male workers, and about 911 (911) are female workers.

Palur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.44 k (4,436) 6.61%
2025 4.45 k (4,450) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 4.46 k (4,459) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 4.47 k (4,465) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 4.47 k (4,471) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 4.48 k (4,477) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 4.48 k (4,483) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 4.49 k (4,486) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 4.49 k (4,485) 7.79%
2033 4.49 k (4,485) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 4.49 k (4,485) 7.78%
2035 4.49 k (4,485) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 4.49 k (4,485) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Palur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.49 k (4,485), with a male population of 2.21 k (2,205) and a female population of 2.28 k (2,281). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Palur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Poongunam 3,114
2 Melkavarapattu 3,628
3 Kilkavarapattu 5,931
4 Perumalnaickenpalayam 7,317
5 Chittarasur 2,027
6 Ezhumedu 3,847
7 Kanisapakkam 3,553
8 Kottambakkam 3,662
9 Pandarakkottai 4,321
10 Manamthavizhnthaputhur 2,964

Palur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palur is 4.16 k (4,161).

The estimated population of Palur in 2024 is approximately 4.44 k (4,436).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palur is 1.71 k (41.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3 (0.07%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palur is 69.97%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 63.18%.

The sex ratio in Palur is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

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