Palaiyur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palaiyur Village has a population of 891 (891) with 441 (441) males and 450 (450) females.The sex ratio in Palaiyur is 1021, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palaiyur Village is 110 (110) which is 12.35% of Palaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palaiyur Village is 1245 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

891

Toatl Population

441

Male Population

450

Female Population

Palaiyur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 950 (950), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palaiyur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 469 , and the estimated female population is 482 .

Palaiyur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 953 (953), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palaiyur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 470 , and the estimated female population is 484 .

Palaiyur Literacy Rate

Palaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 74.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palaiyur Village is 83.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palaiyur Village is 64.78 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 74.39 83.93 64.78
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 74.39 83.93 64.78

Palaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palaiyur Village is 5 (5) with 2 (2) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.56% of Palaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1500 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 1021
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1021

Palaiyur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palaiyur Village are 196 (196).

Palaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palaiyur Village, there are about 341 (341) workers, making up nearly 38.27% of the Palaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 267 (267) are male workers, and about 74 (74) are female workers.

Palaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 950 (950) 6.61%
2025 953 (953) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 955 (955) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 956 (956) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 958 (958) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 959 (959) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 960 (960) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 961 (961) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 961 (961) 7.79%
2033 961 (961) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 961 (961) 7.78%
2035 961 (961) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 961 (961) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Palaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 961 (961), with a male population of 471 (471) and a female population of 490 (490). 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 Athangudi 1,696
2 Aranmanaipatti 4,094
3 Thiruvelangudi 1,681
4 Kottaiyur 68
5 Kallankudi 538
6 Sakkottai 1,208
7 Pananvayal (a )Pannampatti 6,754
8 Vellipatti 999
9 Periakottai 2,929
10 Kalathur 1,439

Palaiyur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palaiyur is 891 (891).

The estimated population of Palaiyur in 2024 is approximately 950 (950).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palaiyur is 5 (0.56%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palaiyur is 74.39%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 64.78%.

The sex ratio in Palaiyur is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

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