Palangulam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palangulam Village has a population of 5.62 k (5,616) with 2.62 k (2,622) males and 2.99 k (2,994) females.The sex ratio in Palangulam is 1142, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palangulam Village is 560 (560) which is 9.97% of Palangulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palangulam Village is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.62 k

Toatl Population

2.62 k

Male Population

2.99 k

Female Population

Palangulam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palangulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.99 k (5,987), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palangulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.78 k, and the estimated female population is 3.21 k.

Palangulam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palangulam Village estimated population is projected to be 6.01 k (6,005), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palangulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.79 k, and the estimated female population is 3.22 k.

Palangulam Literacy Rate

Palangulam Village has a literacy rate of 87.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palangulam Village is 91.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palangulam Village is 83.49 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palangulam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.08 91.25 83.49
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 87.08 91.25 83.49

Palangulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palangulam Village is 867 (867) with 419 (419) males and 448 (448) females, which is 15.44% of Palangulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1070 females for every 1000 males.

Palangulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Palangulam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palangulam Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palangulam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1142
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1142

Palangulam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palangulam Village are 1.47 k(1,468).

Palangulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palangulam Village, there are about 2.47 k (2,473) workers, making up nearly 44.03% of the Palangulam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.45 k (1,454) are male workers, and about 1.02 k (1,019) are female workers.

Palangulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.99 k (5,987) 6.61%
2025 6.01 k (6,005) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 6.02 k (6,017) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 6.03 k (6,026) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 6.03 k (6,034) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 6.04 k (6,042) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 6.05 k (6,051) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 6.05 k (6,054) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 6.05 k (6,054) 7.79%
2033 6.05 k (6,054) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 6.05 k (6,053) 7.78%
2035 6.05 k (6,053) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 6.05 k (6,053) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Palangulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.05 k (6,053), with a male population of 2.80 k (2,800) and a female population of 3.26 k (3,258). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palangulam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Palangulam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Meerankulam - II 2,558
2 Karungadal 6,077
3 Kattarimangalam 2,842
4 Pidaneri 725
5 Eluvaraimukki 1,979
6 Srivenkateshwarapuram 4,454
7 Komaneri 1,010
8 Nedungulam 1,516
9 Pannamparai 2,940
10 Sattankulam 3,414

Palangulam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palangulam is 5.62 k (5,616).

The estimated population of Palangulam in 2024 is approximately 5.99 k (5,987).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palangulam is 867 (15.44%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palangulam is 87.08%, with male literacy at 91.25% and female literacy at 83.49%.

The sex ratio in Palangulam is 1142 females for every 1000 males.

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