Peraiyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Peraiyur Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,510) with 1.00 Lac (1,00,448) males and 1.00 Lac (1,00,062) females.The sex ratio in Peraiyur is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Peraiyur Tehsil is 19.79 k (19,789) which is 9.87% of Peraiyur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Peraiyur Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Peraiyur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Madurai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Peraiyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Peraiyur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,13,756), indicating a 6.61% increased from Peraiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Peraiyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Peraiyur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,14,390), projecting a 6.92% increased from Peraiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Peraiyur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Peraiyur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,672), accounting for 97.59% of the Peraiyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.02 k (98,016), and the Hindu female population is around 97.66 k (97,656).
Peraiyur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Peraiyur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.25 k (3,253), accounting for 1.62% of the Peraiyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.65 k (1,650), and the Muslim female population is around 1.60 k (1,603).
Peraiyur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,95,672 | 97.59% |
| Muslim | 3,253 | 1.62% |
| Christian | 992 | 0.49% |
| Religion not stated | 539 | 0.27% |
| Sikh | 29 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Jain | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPeraiyur Urban Population
The Urban population of Peraiyur Tehsil is 36.90 k (36,902), with 18.59 k (18,585) being males and 18.32 k (18,317) being females, making up 18.4% of the Peraiyur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Peraiyur Rural Population
The Rural population of Peraiyur Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,608), with 81.86 k (81,863) being males and 81.75 k (81,745) being females, making up 81.6% of the Peraiyur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Peraiyur Literacy Rate
Peraiyur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Peraiyur Tehsil is 80.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Peraiyur Tehsil is 59.96 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Peraiyur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.61%, while in the rural regions of Peraiyur Tehsil, it is around 69.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Peraiyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.24 | 80.58 | 59.96 |
| Urban Area | 75.61 | 83.44 | 67.72 |
| Rural Area | 69.04 | 79.94 | 58.24 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Peraiyur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.99 | 80.36 | 59.67 |
| Muslim | 80.6 | 89.77 | 71.22 |
| Christian | 84.33 | 91.59 | 77.75 |
| Religion not stated | 74.68 | 85.48 | 63.32 |
Peraiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Peraiyur Tehsil is 48.81 k (48,812) with 24.60 k (24,601) males and 24.21 k (24,211) females, which is 24.34% of Peraiyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Peraiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Peraiyur Tehsil is 157 (157) with 73 (73) males and 84 (84) females, which is 0.08% of Peraiyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1151 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Peraiyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 997 |
| Urban Area | 986 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Peraiyur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Muslim | 972 |
| Christian | 1089 |
| Religion not stated | 912 |
Peraiyur Area & Households
The Total Area of Peraiyur Tehsil is 821.77 Square KM, with a population density of 244 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Peraiyur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Peraiyur Tehsil are 70.The Total Number of households in Peraiyur Tehsil are 54.84 k(54,835).
Peraiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Peraiyur Tehsil, there are about 1.12 Lac (1,11,644) workers, making up nearly 55.68% of the Peraiyur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.77 k (60,772) are male workers, and about 50.87 k (50,872) are female workers.
Peraiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.14 Lac (2,13,756) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.14 Lac (2,14,390) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.15 Lac (2,14,827) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.15 Lac (2,15,123) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.15 Lac (2,15,419) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.16 Lac (2,15,715) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,012) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,131) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,122) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,114) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,106) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,097) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,089) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Peraiyur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.16 Lac (2,16,089), with a male population of 1.07 Lac (1,07,232) and a female population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,857). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Peraiyur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.