Keelaiyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Keelaiyur Village has a population of 5.71 k (5,712) with 2.92 k (2,921) males and 2.79 k (2,791) females.The sex ratio in Keelaiyur is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Keelaiyur Village is 691 (691) which is 12.1% of Keelaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Keelaiyur Village is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Keelaiyur village is listed as part of the Melur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Madurai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Keelaiyur Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Keelaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.11 k (6,108), indicating a 6.92% increased from Keelaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.11 k, and the estimated female population is 3.00 k.
Keelaiyur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Keelaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 6.12 k (6,120), projecting a 7.14% increased from Keelaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.11 k, and the estimated female population is 3.01 k.
Keelaiyur Literacy Rate
Keelaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 82.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Keelaiyur Village is 90.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Keelaiyur Village is 73.54 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Keelaiyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.43 | 90.9 | 73.54 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.43 | 90.9 | 73.54 |
Keelaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Keelaiyur Village is 1.52 k (1,518) with 769 (769) males and 749 (749) females, which is 26.58% of Keelaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Keelaiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Keelaiyur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Keelaiyur Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Keelaiyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Keelaiyur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Keelaiyur Village are 1.47 k(1,473).
Keelaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Keelaiyur Village, there are about 2.93 k (2,933) workers, making up nearly 51.35% of the Keelaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.77 k (1,768) are male workers, and about 1.17 k (1,165) are female workers.
Keelaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.11 k (6,108) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.12 k (6,120) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.13 k (6,129) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.14 k (6,137) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.15 k (6,146) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.15 k (6,154) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.16 k (6,157) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.16 k (6,157) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.16 k (6,157) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.16 k (6,157) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.16 k (6,157) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.16 k (6,156) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Keelaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.16 k (6,156), with a male population of 3.12 k (3,119) and a female population of 3.04 k (3,037). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Keelaiyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Keelaiyur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidaripatti | 5,155 |
| 2 | Ayuthapatti | 504 |
| 3 | A.Valayapatti | 2,366 |
| 4 | Pudusukkampatti | 4,777 |
| 5 | Navinipatti | 9,423 |
| 6 | Keelavalavu | 6,015 |
| 7 | Saruguvalayapatti | 6,371 |
| 8 | Thanaiyamangalam | 4,423 |
| 9 | Sathamangalam | 1,061 |
| 10 | Surakkundu | 3,198 |