Periyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Periyur Village has a population of 3.20 k (3,202) with 1.60 k (1,600) males and 1.60 k (1,602) females.The sex ratio in Periyur is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Periyur Village is 328 (328) which is 10.24% of Periyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Periyur Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Periyur village is listed as part of the Kodaikanal Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dindigul District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Periyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Periyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.41 k (3,414), indicating a 6.61% increased from Periyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.70 k, and the estimated female population is 1.72 k.
Periyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Periyur Village estimated population is projected to be 3.42 k (3,424), projecting a 6.92% increased from Periyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.70 k, and the estimated female population is 1.72 k.
Periyur Literacy Rate
Periyur Village has a literacy rate of 75.61% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Periyur Village is 84.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Periyur Village is 66.9 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Periyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.61 | 84.33 | 66.9 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 75.61 | 84.33 | 66.9 |
Periyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Periyur Village is 1.28 k (1,283) with 631 (631) males and 652 (652) females, which is 40.07% of Periyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Periyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Periyur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Periyur Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Periyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1002 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1002 |
Periyur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Periyur Village are 863 (863).
Periyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Periyur Village, there are about 1.99 k (1,993) workers, making up nearly 62.24% of the Periyur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.08 k (1,077) are male workers, and about 916 (916) are female workers.
Periyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.41 k (3,414) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.42 k (3,424) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.43 k (3,431) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.44 k (3,436) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.44 k (3,441) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.45 k (3,445) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.45 k (3,450) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.45 k (3,452) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.45 k (3,452) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.45 k (3,452) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.45 k (3,452) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.45 k (3,451) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.45 k (3,451) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Periyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.45 k (3,451), with a male population of 1.71 k (1,709) and a female population of 1.74 k (1,743). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Periyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Periyur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kookkal | 7,024 |
| 2 | Vilpatti | 13,437 |
| 3 | Vadagounchi | 4,434 |
| 4 | Pachalur | 2,367 |
| 5 | Thandigudi | 3,123 |
| 6 | Kodaikanal | 2,831 |
| 7 | Poombarai | 5,574 |
| 8 | Mannavanur | 8,117 |
| 9 | Poondi | 5,816 |