Palaiyam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palaiyam Village has a population of 904 (904) with 469 (469) males and 435 (435) females.The sex ratio in Palaiyam is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palaiyam Village is 101 (101) which is 11.17% of Palaiyam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palaiyam Village is 604 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

904

Toatl Population

469

Male Population

435

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Palaiyam Population Census 2011
  2. Palaiyam Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Palaiyam Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Palaiyam Village current estimated population is projected to be 967 (967), indicating a 6.92% increased from Palaiyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 500 , and the estimated female population is 468 .

Palaiyam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Palaiyam Village estimated population is projected to be 969 (969), projecting a 7.14% increased from Palaiyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 500 , and the estimated female population is 469 .

Palaiyam Literacy Rate

Palaiyam Village has a literacy rate of 66.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palaiyam Village is 79.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palaiyam Village is 52.64 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palaiyam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.13 79.31 52.64
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.13 79.31 52.64

Palaiyam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palaiyam Village is 686 (686) with 356 (356) males and 330 (330) females, which is 75.88% of Palaiyam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Palaiyam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palaiyam Village is 89 (89) with 46 (46) males and 43 (43) females, which is 9.85% of Palaiyam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palaiyam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 928
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 928

Palaiyam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palaiyam Village are 230 (230).

Palaiyam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palaiyam Village, there are about 503 (503) workers, making up nearly 55.64% of the Palaiyam Village total population. Out of these, around 263 (263) are male workers, and about 240 (240) are female workers.

Palaiyam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 967 (967) 6.92% ↑
2026 969 (969) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 970 (970) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 972 (972) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 973 (973) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 974 (974) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 975 (975) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 975 (975) 7.79% ↓
2033 975 (975) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 975 (975) 7.78% ↓
2035 975 (975) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 975 (975) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Palaiyam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 975 (975), with a male population of 501 (501) and a female population of 474 (474). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palaiyam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Palaiyam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kilchengampadi 307
2 Mondukuli 889
3 Melachengambadi 720
4 Andiyur 527
5 Theerthamalai 2,055
6 Gudalur 2,976
7 Valaduppu 121
8 Chellampatti 1,737
9 Kavoipatty 426
10 Sekkampatti 3,328

Palaiyam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palaiyam is 904 (904).

The estimated population of Palaiyam in 2025 is approximately 967 (967).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palaiyam is 686 (75.88%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 89 (9.85%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palaiyam is 66.13%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 52.64%.

The sex ratio in Palaiyam is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Palaiyam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.