Palladam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palladam Tehsil has a population of 2.46 Lac (2,45,522) with 1.24 Lac (1,23,576) males and 1.22 Lac (1,21,946) females.The sex ratio in Palladam is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palladam Tehsil is 25.17 k (25,170) which is 10.25% of Palladam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palladam Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Palladam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruppur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Palladam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palladam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.62 Lac (2,61,741), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palladam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.31 Lac.
Palladam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palladam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.63 Lac (2,62,517), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palladam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.31 Lac.
Palladam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Palladam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.28 Lac (2,28,183), accounting for 92.94% of the Palladam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,14,900), and the Hindu female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,13,283).
Palladam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Palladam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 9.86 k (9,856), accounting for 4.01% of the Palladam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.88 k (4,875), and the Christian female population is around 4.98 k (4,981).
Palladam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,28,183 | 92.94% |
| Christian | 9,856 | 4.01% |
| Muslim | 7,144 | 2.91% |
| Religion not stated | 265 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 21 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 20 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 11 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPalladam Urban Population
The Urban population of Palladam Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,06,162), with 53.67 k (53,665) being males and 52.50 k (52,497) being females, making up 43.24% of the Palladam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Palladam Rural Population
The Rural population of Palladam Tehsil is 1.39 Lac (1,39,360), with 69.91 k (69,911) being males and 69.45 k (69,449) being females, making up 56.76% of the Palladam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Palladam Literacy Rate
Palladam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.74% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palladam Tehsil is 83.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palladam Tehsil is 69.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palladam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.65%, while in the rural regions of Palladam Tehsil, it is around 73.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palladam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.74 | 83.42 | 69.99 |
| Urban Area | 81.65 | 87.58 | 75.61 |
| Rural Area | 73.05 | 80.27 | 65.81 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Palladam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.93 | 82.85 | 68.93 |
| Christian | 89.63 | 93.11 | 86.25 |
| Muslim | 85.4 | 89.15 | 81.6 |
| Religion not stated | 72.68 | 75.63 | 68.6 |
Palladam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palladam Tehsil is 45.11 k (45,108) with 22.56 k (22,558) males and 22.55 k (22,550) females, which is 18.37% of Palladam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Palladam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palladam Tehsil is 114 (114) with 57 (57) males and 57 (57) females, which is 0.05% of Palladam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palladam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 |
| Urban Area | 979 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Palladam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Christian | 1022 |
| Muslim | 983 |
| Religion not stated | 710 |
Palladam Area & Households
The Total Area of Palladam Tehsil is 502.82 Square KM, with a population density of 488 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palladam Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Palladam Tehsil are 25.The Total Number of households in Palladam Tehsil are 70.22 k(70,223).
Palladam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palladam Tehsil, there are about 1.23 Lac (1,23,154) workers, making up nearly 50.16% of the Palladam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 80.84 k (80,842) are male workers, and about 42.31 k (42,312) are female workers.
Palladam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.62 Lac (2,61,741) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.63 Lac (2,62,517) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.63 Lac (2,63,053) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.63 Lac (2,63,415) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.64 Lac (2,63,778) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.64 Lac (2,64,141) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,503) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,649) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,639) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,629) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,619) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,609) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,598) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palladam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.65 Lac (2,64,598), with a male population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,922) and a female population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,664). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palladam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.