Palur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palur Village has a population of 6.96 k (6,964) with 3.47 k (3,466) males and 3.50 k (3,498) females.The sex ratio in Palur is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palur Village is 833 (833) which is 11.96% of Palur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palur Village is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palur village is listed as part of the Chengalpattu Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

6.96 k

Toatl Population

3.47 k

Male Population

3.50 k

Female Population

Palur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palur Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.43 k (7,425), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.68 k, and the estimated female population is 3.75 k.

Palur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palur Village estimated population is projected to be 7.45 k (7,447), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.69 k, and the estimated female population is 3.76 k.

Palur Literacy Rate

Palur Village has a literacy rate of 75.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palur Village is 82.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palur Village is 69.15 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.63 82.24 69.15
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.63 82.24 69.15

Palur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palur Village is 4.50 k (4,504) with 2.19 k (2,189) males and 2.32 k (2,315) females, which is 64.68% of Palur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1058 females for every 1000 males.

Palur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palur Village is 285 (285) with 137 (137) males and 148 (148) females, which is 4.09% of Palur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1081 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1010
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1010

Palur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palur Village are 1.66 k(1,660).

Palur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palur Village, there are about 3.39 k (3,387) workers, making up nearly 48.64% of the Palur Village total population. Out of these, around 2.12 k (2,118) are male workers, and about 1.27 k (1,269) are female workers.

Palur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 7.43 k (7,425) 6.61%
2025 7.45 k (7,447) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 7.46 k (7,462) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 7.47 k (7,472) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 7.48 k (7,482) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 7.49 k (7,493) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 7.50 k (7,503) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 7.51 k (7,507) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 7.51 k (7,507) 7.79%
2033 7.51 k (7,506) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 7.51 k (7,506) 7.78%
2035 7.51 k (7,506) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 7.51 k (7,506) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Palur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.51 k (7,506), with a male population of 3.70 k (3,701) and a female population of 3.81 k (3,806). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Palur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Karambur 553
2 Kolathur 1,279
3 Dasarikunnathur 225
4 Guruvanmedu 841
5 Melmanapakkam 1,212
6 Villiambakkam 1,344
7 Sasthirambakkam 468
8 Vembakkam 1,099
9 Venkatapuram 2,137
10 Kongadu 0

Palur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palur is 6.96 k (6,964).

The estimated population of Palur in 2024 is approximately 7.43 k (7,425).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palur is 4.50 k (64.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 285 (4.09%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palur is 75.63%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 69.15%.

The sex ratio in Palur is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Palur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.