Palani Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palani Tehsil has a population of 2.92 Lac (2,92,301) with 1.46 Lac (1,45,763) males and 1.47 Lac (1,46,538) females.The sex ratio in Palani is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palani Tehsil is 26.16 k (26,158) which is 8.95% of Palani Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palani Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Palani Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dindigul District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Palani Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palani Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.12 Lac (3,11,610), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Palani Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palani Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.13 Lac (3,12,534), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Palani Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Palani Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.65 Lac (2,64,770), accounting for 90.58% of the Palani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.32 Lac (1,32,196), and the Hindu female population is around 1.33 Lac (1,32,574).
Palani Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Palani Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.29 k (22,292), accounting for 7.63% of the Palani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.09 k (11,085), and the Muslim female population is around 11.21 k (11,207).
Palani Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,64,770 | 90.58% |
| Muslim | 22,292 | 7.63% |
| Christian | 4,197 | 1.44% |
| Religion not stated | 958 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 48 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 20 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPalani Urban Population
The Urban population of Palani Tehsil is 1.53 Lac (1,53,223), with 76.00 k (75,998) being males and 77.23 k (77,225) being females, making up 52.42% of the Palani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Palani Rural Population
The Rural population of Palani Tehsil is 1.39 Lac (1,39,078), with 69.77 k (69,765) being males and 69.31 k (69,313) being females, making up 47.58% of the Palani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Palani Literacy Rate
Palani Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palani Tehsil is 83.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palani Tehsil is 67.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palani Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.52%, while in the rural regions of Palani Tehsil, it is around 68.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palani
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.44 | 83.09 | 67.87 |
| Urban Area | 81.52 | 87.99 | 75.19 |
| Rural Area | 68.77 | 77.77 | 59.76 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Palani
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.11 | 82.02 | 66.25 |
| Muslim | 88.86 | 94.2 | 83.63 |
| Christian | 88.13 | 91.67 | 84.92 |
| Religion not stated | 84.64 | 91.62 | 78.99 |
Palani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palani Tehsil is 83.94 k (83,941) with 41.59 k (41,590) males and 42.35 k (42,351) females, which is 28.72% of Palani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Palani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palani Tehsil is 1.23 k (1,233) with 646 (646) males and 587 (587) females, which is 0.42% of Palani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palani
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1006 |
| Urban Area | 1017 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Palani
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1003 |
| Muslim | 1012 |
| Christian | 1098 |
| Religion not stated | 1173 |
Palani Area & Households
The Total Area of Palani Tehsil is 728.53 Square KM, with a population density of 401 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palani Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Palani Tehsil are 52.The Total Number of households in Palani Tehsil are 80.65 k(80,645).
Palani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palani Tehsil, there are about 1.46 Lac (1,46,036) workers, making up nearly 49.96% of the Palani Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.97 k (90,965) are male workers, and about 55.07 k (55,071) are female workers.
Palani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,610) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,534) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.13 Lac (3,13,172) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,604) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,035) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,467) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,899) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,072) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,060) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,048) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,036) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,024) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,012) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palani Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.15 Lac (3,15,012), with a male population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,607) and a female population of 1.59 Lac (1,59,418). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palani Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.