Palayamchettikulam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palayamchettikulam Village has a population of 2.03 k (2,034) with 1.03 k (1,026) males and 1.01 k (1,008) females.The sex ratio in Palayamchettikulam is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayamchettikulam Village is 232 (232) which is 11.41% of Palayamchettikulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayamchettikulam Village is 842 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.03 k

Toatl Population

1.03 k

Male Population

1.01 k

Female Population

Palayamchettikulam Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Palayamchettikulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.18 k (2,175), indicating a 6.92% increased from Palayamchettikulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.09 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 k.

Palayamchettikulam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Palayamchettikulam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.18 k (2,180), projecting a 7.14% increased from Palayamchettikulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.09 k, and the estimated female population is 1.09 k.

Palayamchettikulam Literacy Rate

Palayamchettikulam Village has a literacy rate of 89.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayamchettikulam Village is 94.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayamchettikulam Village is 85.37 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayamchettikulam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 89.96 94.56 85.37
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 89.96 94.56 85.37

Palayamchettikulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palayamchettikulam Village is 488 (488) with 243 (243) males and 245 (245) females, which is 23.99% of Palayamchettikulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Palayamchettikulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palayamchettikulam Village is 24 (24) with 12 (12) males and 12 (12) females, which is 1.18% of Palayamchettikulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayamchettikulam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 983
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 983

Palayamchettikulam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palayamchettikulam Village are 527 (527).

Palayamchettikulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palayamchettikulam Village, there are about 995 (995) workers, making up nearly 48.92% of the Palayamchettikulam Village total population. Out of these, around 550 (550) are male workers, and about 445 (445) are female workers.

Palayamchettikulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.18 k (2,175) 6.92%
2026 2.18 k (2,180) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.18 k (2,183) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.19 k (2,186) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.19 k (2,189) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.19 k (2,192) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.19 k (2,193) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.19 k (2,193) 7.79%
2033 2.19 k (2,193) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.19 k (2,193) 7.78%
2035 2.19 k (2,193) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.19 k (2,193) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Palayamchettikulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.19 k (2,193), with a male population of 1.10 k (1,096) and a female population of 1.10 k (1,097). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayamchettikulam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Palayamchettikulam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Keelapattam 2,365
2 Thirumalaikolunthupuram 2,422
3 Manappadaividu 1,674
4 Melapattam 2,054
5 Keelanatham 11,570
6 Avanapperi 358
7 Thiruthu 52
8 Maruthur 1,247
9 Vagaikulam 364
10 Udayarkulam 955

Palayamchettikulam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palayamchettikulam is 2.03 k (2,034).

The estimated population of Palayamchettikulam in 2025 is approximately 2.18 k (2,175).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palayamchettikulam is 488 (23.99%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 24 (1.18%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palayamchettikulam is 89.96%, with male literacy at 94.56% and female literacy at 85.37%.

The sex ratio in Palayamchettikulam is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Palayamchettikulam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.