Periyakulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Periyakulam Tehsil has a population of 2.17 Lac (2,17,358) with 1.10 Lac (1,09,907) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,451) females.The sex ratio in Periyakulam is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Periyakulam Tehsil is 21.83 k (21,825) which is 10.04% of Periyakulam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Periyakulam Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Periyakulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Theni District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Periyakulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Periyakulam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 Lac (2,31,717), indicating a 6.61% increased from Periyakulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.
Periyakulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Periyakulam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.32 Lac (2,32,404), projecting a 6.92% increased from Periyakulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.
Periyakulam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Periyakulam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.95 Lac (1,94,845), accounting for 89.64% of the Periyakulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.75 k (98,746), and the Hindu female population is around 96.10 k (96,099).
Periyakulam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Periyakulam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.97 k (15,967), accounting for 7.35% of the Periyakulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.99 k (7,993), and the Muslim female population is around 7.97 k (7,974).
Periyakulam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,94,845 | 89.64% |
| Muslim | 15,967 | 7.35% |
| Christian | 6,171 | 2.84% |
| Religion not stated | 316 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 36 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPeriyakulam Urban Population
The Urban population of Periyakulam Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,14,617), with 57.68 k (57,675) being males and 56.94 k (56,942) being females, making up 52.73% of the Periyakulam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Periyakulam Rural Population
The Rural population of Periyakulam Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,02,741), with 52.23 k (52,232) being males and 50.51 k (50,509) being females, making up 47.27% of the Periyakulam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Periyakulam Literacy Rate
Periyakulam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Periyakulam Tehsil is 84.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Periyakulam Tehsil is 69.95 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Periyakulam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.85%, while in the rural regions of Periyakulam Tehsil, it is around 73.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Periyakulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.39 | 84.7 | 69.95 |
| Urban Area | 80.85 | 87.52 | 74.13 |
| Rural Area | 73.53 | 81.59 | 65.24 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Periyakulam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.12 | 83.75 | 68.32 |
| Muslim | 89.45 | 94.49 | 84.45 |
| Christian | 86.23 | 89.93 | 82.81 |
| Religion not stated | 80.44 | 90.3 | 70.8 |
Periyakulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Periyakulam Tehsil is 58.06 k (58,057) with 29.54 k (29,538) males and 28.52 k (28,519) females, which is 26.71% of Periyakulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Periyakulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Periyakulam Tehsil is 431 (431) with 232 (232) males and 199 (199) females, which is 0.2% of Periyakulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Periyakulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 |
| Urban Area | 988 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Periyakulam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 974 |
| Muslim | 998 |
| Christian | 1069 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Periyakulam Area & Households
The Total Area of Periyakulam Tehsil is 373.53 Square KM, with a population density of 582 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Periyakulam Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Periyakulam Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Periyakulam Tehsil are 57.00 k(57,001).
Periyakulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Periyakulam Tehsil, there are about 93.13 k (93,127) workers, making up nearly 42.84% of the Periyakulam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.40 k (63,395) are male workers, and about 29.73 k (29,732) are female workers.
Periyakulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,717) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,404) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,878) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,199) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,520) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,841) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,162) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,291) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,282) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,273) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,264) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,255) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,246) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Periyakulam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.34 Lac (2,34,246), with a male population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,330) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,895). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Periyakulam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.