Palayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palayam Village has a population of 489 (489) with 256 (256) males and 233 (233) females.The sex ratio in Palayam is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayam Village is 47 (47) which is 9.61% of Palayam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayam Village is 1044 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palayam 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.
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Palayam Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Palayam Village current estimated population is projected to be 523 (523), indicating a 6.92% increased from Palayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 273 , and the estimated female population is 251 .
Palayam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Palayam Village estimated population is projected to be 524 (524), projecting a 7.14% increased from Palayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 273 , and the estimated female population is 251 .
Palayam Literacy Rate
Palayam Village has a literacy rate of 69.68% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayam Village is 74.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayam Village is 64.59 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.68 | 74.25 | 64.59 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.68 | 74.25 | 64.59 |
Palayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palayam Village is 65 (65) with 31 (31) males and 34 (34) females, which is 13.29% of Palayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1097 females for every 1000 males.
Palayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Palayam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palayam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 911 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 911 |
Palayam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palayam Village are 127 (127).
Palayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palayam Village, there are about 259 (259) workers, making up nearly 52.97% of the Palayam Village total population. Out of these, around 150 (150) are male workers, and about 109 (109) are female workers.
Palayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 523 (523) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 524 (524) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 525 (525) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 526 (526) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 527 (527) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 527 (527) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 528 (528) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 528 (528) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 528 (528) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 528 (528) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 528 (528) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 527 (527) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palayam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 527 (527), with a male population of 274 (274) and a female population of 254 (254). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Palayam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mettuvalasai | 476 |
| 2 | Marudipatti | 2,026 |
| 3 | Velampatti | 608 |
| 4 | Pallipatti | 606 |
| 5 | Kalladipatti | 454 |
| 6 | Elavadi | 2,114 |
| 7 | Navalai | 3,127 |
| 8 | Chinnakoundampatti | 946 |
| 9 | Vagurappampatti | 4,869 |
| 10 | Pallipatti | 1,633 |