Palakkodu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palakkodu Tehsil has a population of 3.46 Lac (3,46,489) with 1.79 Lac (1,78,574) males and 1.68 Lac (1,67,915) females.The sex ratio in Palakkodu is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palakkodu Tehsil is 40.64 k (40,639) which is 11.73% of Palakkodu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palakkodu Tehsil is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Palakkodu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dharmapuri District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Palakkodu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palakkodu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.69 Lac (3,69,378), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palakkodu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.80 Lac.
Palakkodu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palakkodu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.70 Lac (3,70,473), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palakkodu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.80 Lac.
Palakkodu Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Palakkodu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.31 Lac (3,30,610), accounting for 95.42% of the Palakkodu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.71 Lac (1,70,543), and the Hindu female population is around 1.60 Lac (1,60,067).
Palakkodu Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Palakkodu Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.26 k (12,255), accounting for 3.54% of the Palakkodu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.21 k (6,208), and the Muslim female population is around 6.05 k (6,047).
Palakkodu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,30,610 | 95.42% |
| Muslim | 12,255 | 3.54% |
| Christian | 3,378 | 0.97% |
| Religion not stated | 175 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 36 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPalakkodu Urban Population
The Urban population of Palakkodu Tehsil is 46.92 k (46,921), with 23.56 k (23,556) being males and 23.37 k (23,365) being females, making up 13.54% of the Palakkodu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Palakkodu Rural Population
The Rural population of Palakkodu Tehsil is 3.00 Lac (2,99,568), with 1.55 Lac (1,55,018) being males and 1.45 Lac (1,44,550) being females, making up 86.46% of the Palakkodu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Palakkodu Literacy Rate
Palakkodu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.48% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palakkodu Tehsil is 74.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palakkodu Tehsil is 56.26 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Palakkodu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.51%, while in the rural regions of Palakkodu Tehsil, it is around 63.74%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palakkodu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.48 | 74.21 | 56.26 |
| Urban Area | 76.51 | 83.46 | 69.55 |
| Rural Area | 63.74 | 72.79 | 54.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Palakkodu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.01 | 73.88 | 55.61 |
| Muslim | 74.02 | 80.65 | 67.25 |
| Christian | 80.54 | 83.62 | 77.49 |
| Religion not stated | 68.79 | 76.39 | 60.87 |
Palakkodu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palakkodu Tehsil is 33.98 k (33,977) with 17.18 k (17,180) males and 16.80 k (16,797) females, which is 9.81% of Palakkodu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Palakkodu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palakkodu Tehsil is 5.87 k (5,874) with 2.98 k (2,977) males and 2.90 k (2,897) females, which is 1.7% of Palakkodu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palakkodu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 941 |
| Urban Area | 992 |
| Rural Area | 933 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Palakkodu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Muslim | 975 |
| Christian | 990 |
| Religion not stated | 967 |
Palakkodu Area & Households
The Total Area of Palakkodu Tehsil is 750.14 Square KM, with a population density of 462 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palakkodu Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Palakkodu Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Palakkodu Tehsil are 84.64 k(84,641).
Palakkodu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palakkodu Tehsil, there are about 1.77 Lac (1,77,189) workers, making up nearly 51.14% of the Palakkodu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.04 Lac (1,04,342) are male workers, and about 72.85 k (72,847) are female workers.
Palakkodu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.69 Lac (3,69,378) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,473) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.71 Lac (3,71,229) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.72 Lac (3,71,741) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,252) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.73 Lac (3,72,764) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,276) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,482) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,467) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,453) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,439) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,424) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,410) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palakkodu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.73 Lac (3,73,410), with a male population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,634) and a female population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,673). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palakkodu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.