Palayamkottai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palayamkottai Tehsil has a population of 91.18 k (91,176) with 45.24 k (45,240) males and 45.94 k (45,936) females.The sex ratio in Palayamkottai is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 9.92 k (9,918) which is 10.88% of Palayamkottai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Palayamkottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Palayamkottai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palayamkottai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 97.20 k (97,199), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palayamkottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.03 k, and the estimated female population is 49.17 k.
Palayamkottai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palayamkottai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 97.49 k (97,488), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palayamkottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.15 k, and the estimated female population is 49.34 k.
Palayamkottai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Palayamkottai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 73.98 k (73,982), accounting for 81.14% of the Palayamkottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 36.58 k (36,582), and the Hindu female population is around 37.40 k (37,400).
Palayamkottai Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Palayamkottai Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.58 k (14,581), accounting for 15.99% of the Palayamkottai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.36 k (7,360), and the Christian female population is around 7.22 k (7,221).
Palayamkottai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73,982 | 81.14% |
| Christian | 14,581 | 15.99% |
| Muslim | 2,540 | 2.79% |
| Religion not stated | 54 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPalayamkottai Urban Population
The Urban population of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Palayamkottai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Palayamkottai Rural Population
The Rural population of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 91.18 k (91,176), with 45.24 k (45,240) being males and 45.94 k (45,936) being females, making up 100% of the Palayamkottai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Palayamkottai Literacy Rate
Palayamkottai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 89.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 77.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palayamkottai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Palayamkottai Tehsil, it is around 83.5%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayamkottai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.5 | 89.65 | 77.48 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 83.5 | 89.65 | 77.48 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Palayamkottai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.71 | 88.36 | 75.24 |
| Christian | 91.1 | 95.05 | 87.08 |
| Muslim | 91.77 | 95.11 | 88.49 |
| Religion not stated | 76.6 | 79.17 | 73.91 |
Palayamkottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palayamkottai Tehsil is 21.78 k (21,775) with 10.81 k (10,808) males and 10.97 k (10,967) females, which is 23.88% of Palayamkottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Palayamkottai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palayamkottai Tehsil is 373 (373) with 188 (188) males and 185 (185) females, which is 0.41% of Palayamkottai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayamkottai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1016 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Palayamkottai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1023 |
| Christian | 982 |
| Muslim | 1020 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Palayamkottai Area & Households
The Total Area of Palayamkottai Tehsil is 299.63 Square KM, with a population density of 304 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Palayamkottai Tehsil are 41.The Total Number of households in Palayamkottai Tehsil are 23.32 k(23,324).
Palayamkottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palayamkottai Tehsil, there are about 40.15 k (40,146) workers, making up nearly 44.03% of the Palayamkottai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.10 k (25,096) are male workers, and about 15.05 k (15,050) are female workers.
Palayamkottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.20 k (97,199) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 97.49 k (97,488) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 97.69 k (97,686) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 97.82 k (97,821) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 97.96 k (97,956) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 98.09 k (98,091) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 98.23 k (98,225) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 98.28 k (98,279) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 98.28 k (98,276) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 98.27 k (98,272) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 98.27 k (98,268) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 98.26 k (98,264) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 98.26 k (98,260) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palayamkottai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 98.26 k (98,260), with a male population of 48.30 k (48,296) and a female population of 49.97 k (49,974). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayamkottai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.