Palaiyur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palaiyur Village has a population of 2.74 k (2,737) with 1.39 k (1,392) males and 1.35 k (1,345) females.The sex ratio in Palaiyur is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palaiyur Village is 293 (293) which is 10.71% of Palaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palaiyur Village is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.74 k

Toatl Population

1.39 k

Male Population

1.35 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Palaiyur Population Census 2011
  2. Palaiyur Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Palaiyur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.92 k (2,918), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.48 k, and the estimated female population is 1.44 k.

Palaiyur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.93 k (2,927), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.48 k, and the estimated female population is 1.45 k.

Palaiyur Literacy Rate

Palaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 80.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palaiyur Village is 88.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palaiyur Village is 71.27 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palaiyur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.28 88.98 71.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 80.28 88.98 71.27

Palaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palaiyur Village is 823 (823) with 428 (428) males and 395 (395) females, which is 30.07% of Palaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Palaiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Palaiyur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palaiyur Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palaiyur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 967
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 967

Palaiyur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palaiyur Village are 699 (699).

Palaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palaiyur Village, there are about 1.20 k (1,203) workers, making up nearly 43.95% of the Palaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 873 (873) are male workers, and about 330 (330) are female workers.

Palaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.92 k (2,918) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.93 k (2,927) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.93 k (2,933) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.94 k (2,937) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.94 k (2,941) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.95 k (2,945) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.95 k (2,949) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.95 k (2,951) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.95 k (2,951) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.95 k (2,950) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.95 k (2,950) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.95 k (2,950) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.95 k (2,950) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Palaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.95 k (2,950), with a male population of 1.49 k (1,487) and a female population of 1.46 k (1,464). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palaiyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Palaiyur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Komal - East 5,261
2 Komal - West 2,952
3 Peravur 1,264
4 Karuppur 1,860
5 Kanjuvoy 1,155
6 Srikantapuram 1,279
7 Kothangudi 751
8 Gangadharapuram 2,019
9 Porumbur 1,793
10 Elumagalur 1,348

Palaiyur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palaiyur is 2.74 k (2,737).

The estimated population of Palaiyur in 2024 is approximately 2.92 k (2,918).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palaiyur is 823 (30.07%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palaiyur is 80.28%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 71.27%.

The sex ratio in Palaiyur is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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