Peikulam Population in 2025
In 2025, Peikulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.73 k (5,733), indicating a 6.92% increased from Peikulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.98 k, and the estimated female population is 2.75 k.
Peikulam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Peikulam Village estimated population is projected to be 5.74 k (5,744), projecting a 7.14% increased from Peikulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.98 k, and the estimated female population is 2.76 k.
Peikulam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Peikulam Village has a population of 5.36 k (5,361) with 2.80 k (2,799) males and 2.56 k (2,562) females.The sex ratio in Peikulam is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Peikulam Village is 595 (595) which is 11.1% of Peikulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Peikulam Village is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Peikulam village is listed as part of the Kadaladi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ramanathapuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
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Peikulam Literacy Rate
Peikulam Village has a literacy rate of 86.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Peikulam Village is 92.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Peikulam Village is 79.16 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Peikulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.15 | 92.48 | 79.16 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 86.15 | 92.48 | 79.16 |
Peikulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Peikulam Village is 1.56 k (1,562) with 804 (804) males and 758 (758) females, which is 29.14% of Peikulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Peikulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Peikulam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Peikulam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Peikulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 916 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 916 |
Peikulam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Peikulam Village are 1.23 k(1,225).
Peikulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Peikulam Village, there are about 1.95 k (1,954) workers, making up nearly 36.45% of the Peikulam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.48 k (1,478) are male workers, and about 476 (476) are female workers.
Peikulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.73 k (5,733) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.74 k (5,744) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.75 k (5,752) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.76 k (5,760) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.77 k (5,768) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.78 k (5,776) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.78 k (5,779) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.78 k (5,779) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.78 k (5,779) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.78 k (5,778) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.78 k (5,778) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.78 k (5,778) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Peikulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.78 k (5,778), with a male population of 2.99 k (2,989) and a female population of 2.79 k (2,788). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Peikulam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Peikulam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appanur | 3,329 |
| 2 | Oruvanendal | 3,692 |
| 3 | A.Punavasal | 1,831 |
| 4 | Marandai | 3,168 |
| 5 | Keerandai | 3,066 |
| 6 | Panivasal | 3,371 |
| 7 | Sikkal | 2,301 |
| 8 | Idambadal | 1,902 |
| 9 | Siraikulam | 2,354 |
| 10 | Keelakidaram | 3,807 |