Periyapalayam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Periyapalayam Village has a population of 7.31 k (7,311) with 3.62 k (3,621) males and 3.69 k (3,690) females.The sex ratio in Periyapalayam is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Periyapalayam Village is 881 (881) which is 12.05% of Periyapalayam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Periyapalayam Village is 875 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

7.31 k

Toatl Population

3.62 k

Male Population

3.69 k

Female Population

Periyapalayam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Periyapalayam Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.79 k (7,794), indicating a 6.61% increased from Periyapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.85 k, and the estimated female population is 3.95 k.

Periyapalayam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Periyapalayam Village estimated population is projected to be 7.82 k (7,818), projecting a 6.92% increased from Periyapalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.86 k, and the estimated female population is 3.96 k.

Periyapalayam Literacy Rate

Periyapalayam Village has a literacy rate of 82.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Periyapalayam Village is 88.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Periyapalayam Village is 75.82 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Periyapalayam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.08 88.61 75.82
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 82.08 88.61 75.82

Periyapalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Periyapalayam Village is 3.03 k (3,032) with 1.50 k (1,497) males and 1.54 k (1,535) females, which is 41.47% of Periyapalayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Periyapalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Periyapalayam Village is 38 (38) with 20 (20) males and 18 (18) females, which is 0.52% of Periyapalayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Periyapalayam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1020
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1020

Periyapalayam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Periyapalayam Village are 1.90 k(1,895).

Periyapalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Periyapalayam Village, there are about 2.44 k (2,444) workers, making up nearly 33.43% of the Periyapalayam Village total population. Out of these, around 2.00 k (2,001) are male workers, and about 443 (443) are female workers.

Periyapalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 7.79 k (7,794) 6.61%
2025 7.82 k (7,818) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 7.83 k (7,834) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 7.84 k (7,844) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 7.86 k (7,855) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 7.87 k (7,866) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 7.88 k (7,877) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 7.88 k (7,881) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 7.88 k (7,881) 7.79%
2033 7.88 k (7,880) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 7.88 k (7,880) 7.78%
2035 7.88 k (7,880) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 7.88 k (7,880) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Periyapalayam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.88 k (7,880), with a male population of 3.87 k (3,866) and a female population of 4.02 k (4,015). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Periyapalayam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Periyapalayam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Paruthimerikuppam 371
2 Thumbakkam 553
3 Thandalam 1,594
4 Chittraiyampakkam 0
5 Moongilpattu 0
6 Velapakkam 261
7 Seeyancheri 220
8 Panayancheri 1,582
9 Thirunilai 957
10 Amindanallur 1,018

Periyapalayam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Periyapalayam is 7.31 k (7,311).

The estimated population of Periyapalayam in 2024 is approximately 7.79 k (7,794).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Periyapalayam is 3.03 k (41.47%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 38 (0.52%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Periyapalayam is 82.08%, with male literacy at 88.61% and female literacy at 75.82%.

The sex ratio in Periyapalayam is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

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