Palakarai Population in 2025
In 2025, Palakarai Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.82 k (3,818), indicating a 6.92% increased from Palakarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.93 k, and the estimated female population is 1.88 k.
Palakarai Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Palakarai Village estimated population is projected to be 3.83 k (3,825), projecting a 7.14% increased from Palakarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.94 k, and the estimated female population is 1.89 k.
Palakarai Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Palakarai Village has a population of 3.57 k (3,570) with 1.82 k (1,816) males and 1.75 k (1,754) females.The sex ratio in Palakarai is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palakarai Village is 302 (302) which is 8.46% of Palakarai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palakarai Village is 842 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palakarai village is listed as part of the Perundurai Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Erode District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Palakarai Literacy Rate
Palakarai Village has a literacy rate of 69.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palakarai Village is 78.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palakarai Village is 60.89 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palakarai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.77 | 78.45 | 60.89 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.77 | 78.45 | 60.89 |
Palakarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palakarai Village is 565 (565) with 287 (287) males and 278 (278) females, which is 15.83% of Palakarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Palakarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Palakarai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palakarai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palakarai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 966 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 966 |
Palakarai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palakarai Village are 1.15 k(1,147).
Palakarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palakarai Village, there are about 1.95 k (1,953) workers, making up nearly 54.71% of the Palakarai Village total population. Out of these, around 1.17 k (1,165) are male workers, and about 788 (788) are female workers.
Palakarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.82 k (3,818) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.83 k (3,825) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.83 k (3,831) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.84 k (3,836) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.84 k (3,841) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.85 k (3,846) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.85 k (3,849) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.85 k (3,848) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.85 k (3,848) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.85 k (3,848) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.85 k (3,848) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.85 k (3,848) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palakarai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.85 k (3,848), with a male population of 1.94 k (1,939) and a female population of 1.91 k (1,909). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palakarai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Palakarai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandampalayam | 717 |
| 2 | Periyavilamalai | 352 |
| 3 | Sinnavilamalai | 223 |
| 4 | Thiruvachi | 2,678 |
| 5 | Poovampalayam | 846 |
| 6 | Chinnamallampalayam | 1,029 |
| 7 | Nimittipalayam | 2,004 |
| 8 | Unjapalayam | 723 |
| 9 | Kallakulam | 763 |
| 10 | Sellappampalayam | 767 |