Palamalai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palamalai Village has a population of 2.90 k (2,895) with 1.53 k (1,525) males and 1.37 k (1,370) females.The sex ratio in Palamalai is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palamalai Village is 312 (312) which is 10.78% of Palamalai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palamalai Village is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palamalai village is listed as part of the Mettur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Palamalai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palamalai Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.09 k (3,087), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palamalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.62 k, and the estimated female population is 1.47 k.
Palamalai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palamalai Village estimated population is projected to be 3.10 k (3,096), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palamalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 k, and the estimated female population is 1.47 k.
Palamalai Literacy Rate
Palamalai Village has a literacy rate of 42.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palamalai Village is 48.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palamalai Village is 35.24 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palamalai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42.39 | 48.86 | 35.24 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 42.39 | 48.86 | 35.24 |
Palamalai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palamalai Village is 7 (7) with 3 (3) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.24% of Palamalai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1334 females for every 1000 males.
Palamalai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palamalai Village is 2.86 k (2,856) with 1.50 k (1,504) males and 1.35 k (1,352) females, which is 98.65% of Palamalai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palamalai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 899 |
Palamalai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palamalai Village are 777 (777).
Palamalai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palamalai Village, there are about 2.08 k (2,076) workers, making up nearly 71.71% of the Palamalai Village total population. Out of these, around 1.12 k (1,124) are male workers, and about 952 (952) are female workers.
Palamalai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.09 k (3,087) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.10 k (3,096) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.10 k (3,102) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.11 k (3,106) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.11 k (3,111) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.12 k (3,115) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.12 k (3,119) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.12 k (3,121) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.12 k (3,121) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.12 k (3,121) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.12 k (3,121) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.12 k (3,121) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.12 k (3,120) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palamalai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.12 k (3,120), with a male population of 1.63 k (1,628) and a female population of 1.49 k (1,491). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palamalai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Palamalai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamarathupatti | 9,384 |
| 2 | Lakkampatti | 6,340 |
| 3 | Kannamoochi | 5,091 |
| 4 | Moolakkadu | 3,716 |
| 5 | Sampalli | 2,134 |
| 6 | Navappatti | 8,693 |
| 7 | Kolnaikenpatti | 5,894 |
| 8 | Veerakkal | 3,418 |
| 9 | Kuttapatti | 8,439 |
| 10 | Koppam | 447 |