Paithur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Paithur Village has a population of 8.30 k (8,303) with 4.21 k (4,206) males and 4.10 k (4,097) females.The sex ratio in Paithur is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paithur Village is 803 (803) which is 9.67% of Paithur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paithur Village is 894 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

8.30 k

Toatl Population

4.21 k

Male Population

4.10 k

Female Population

Paithur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Paithur Village current estimated population is projected to be 8.85 k (8,852), indicating a 6.61% increased from Paithur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.47 k, and the estimated female population is 4.39 k.

Paithur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Paithur Village estimated population is projected to be 8.88 k (8,878), projecting a 6.92% increased from Paithur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.48 k, and the estimated female population is 4.40 k.

Paithur Literacy Rate

Paithur Village has a literacy rate of 66.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paithur Village is 75.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paithur Village is 57.07 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paithur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.52 75.81 57.07
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.52 75.81 57.07

Paithur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paithur Village is 1.25 k (1,247) with 618 (618) males and 629 (629) females, which is 15.02% of Paithur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Paithur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paithur Village is 3.27 k (3,273) with 1.65 k (1,653) males and 1.62 k (1,620) females, which is 39.42% of Paithur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paithur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 975

Paithur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Paithur Village are 2.28 k(2,280).

Paithur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Paithur Village, there are about 5.56 k (5,562) workers, making up nearly 66.99% of the Paithur Village total population. Out of these, around 2.81 k (2,808) are male workers, and about 2.75 k (2,754) are female workers.

Paithur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 8.85 k (8,852) 6.61%
2025 8.88 k (8,878) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 8.90 k (8,896) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 8.91 k (8,909) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 8.92 k (8,921) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 8.93 k (8,933) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 8.95 k (8,945) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 8.95 k (8,950) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 8.95 k (8,950) 7.79%
2033 8.95 k (8,950) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 8.95 k (8,949) 7.78%
2035 8.95 k (8,949) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 8.95 k (8,949) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Paithur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.95 k (8,949), with a male population of 4.49 k (4,491) and a female population of 4.46 k (4,458). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Paithur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Paithur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Vadakumarai 2,055
2 Thenkumarai 1,784
3 Sathapadi 3,155
4 Manjini 3,771
5 Pungavadi 3,669
6 Seeliampatty 4,574
7 Arasanatham 5,942
8 Punavasal 4,051
9 Navalur 3,473
10 Sitheri 3,299

Paithur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Paithur is 8.30 k (8,303).

The estimated population of Paithur in 2024 is approximately 8.85 k (8,852).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Paithur is 1.25 k (15.02%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.27 k (39.42%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paithur is 66.52%, with male literacy at 75.81% and female literacy at 57.07%.

The sex ratio in Paithur is 975 females for every 1000 males.

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