Palayakkayal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palayakkayal Village has a population of 5.02 k (5,024) with 2.52 k (2,519) males and 2.51 k (2,505) females.The sex ratio in Palayakkayal is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayakkayal Village is 560 (560) which is 11.15% of Palayakkayal Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayakkayal Village is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palayakkayal village is listed as part of the Srivaikuntam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Palayakkayal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palayakkayal Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.36 k (5,356), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palayakkayal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.68 k, and the estimated female population is 2.68 k.
Palayakkayal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palayakkayal Village estimated population is projected to be 5.37 k (5,372), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palayakkayal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.68 k, and the estimated female population is 2.69 k.
Palayakkayal Literacy Rate
Palayakkayal Village has a literacy rate of 87.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayakkayal Village is 92.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayakkayal Village is 83.14 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayakkayal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.59 | 92.01 | 83.14 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 87.59 | 92.01 | 83.14 |
Palayakkayal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palayakkayal Village is 1.72 k (1,722) with 857 (857) males and 865 (865) females, which is 34.28% of Palayakkayal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Palayakkayal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Palayakkayal Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palayakkayal Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayakkayal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 995 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 995 |
Palayakkayal Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palayakkayal Village are 1.21 k(1,214).
Palayakkayal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palayakkayal Village, there are about 2.08 k (2,075) workers, making up nearly 41.3% of the Palayakkayal Village total population. Out of these, around 1.44 k (1,442) are male workers, and about 633 (633) are female workers.
Palayakkayal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.36 k (5,356) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.37 k (5,372) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.38 k (5,383) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.39 k (5,391) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.40 k (5,398) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.41 k (5,405) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.41 k (5,413) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.42 k (5,416) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.42 k (5,416) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.42 k (5,415) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.42 k (5,415) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.42 k (5,415) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.42 k (5,415) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palayakkayal Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.42 k (5,415), with a male population of 2.69 k (2,690) and a female population of 2.73 k (2,726). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayakkayal Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Palayakkayal Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Padmanabhamangalam | 2,398 |
| 2 | Srimulakkarai | 4,363 |
| 3 | Nallathi | 2,874 |
| 4 | Tirupanichettikulam | 795 |
| 5 | Iruvappapuram | 1,753 |
| 6 | Manjanirkayal | 1,143 |
| 7 | Agaram | 1,924 |
| 8 | Maramangalam | 3,819 |
| 9 | Arumugamangalam | 1,189 |
| 10 | Siruthondanallur | 4,495 |