Palayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palayam Village has a population of 4.90 k (4,901) with 2.43 k (2,432) males and 2.47 k (2,469) females.The sex ratio in Palayam is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palayam Village is 608 (608) which is 12.41% of Palayam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palayam Village is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palayam village is listed as part of the Arani Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Tiruvannamalai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Palayam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palayam Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.23 k (5,225), indicating a 6.61% increased from Palayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.58 k, and the estimated female population is 2.64 k.
Palayam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palayam Village estimated population is projected to be 5.24 k (5,241), projecting a 6.92% increased from Palayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.59 k, and the estimated female population is 2.65 k.
Palayam Literacy Rate
Palayam Village has a literacy rate of 77.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palayam Village is 87.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palayam Village is 67.39 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.17 | 87.07 | 67.39 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.17 | 87.07 | 67.39 |
Palayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palayam Village is 1.55 k (1,554) with 763 (763) males and 791 (791) females, which is 31.71% of Palayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Palayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palayam Village is 8 (8) with 3 (3) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.16% of Palayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1667 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1016 |
Palayam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palayam Village are 1.15 k(1,153).
Palayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palayam Village, there are about 2.36 k (2,356) workers, making up nearly 48.07% of the Palayam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.48 k (1,482) are male workers, and about 874 (874) are female workers.
Palayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.23 k (5,225) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.24 k (5,241) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.25 k (5,251) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.26 k (5,259) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.27 k (5,266) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.27 k (5,273) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.28 k (5,280) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.28 k (5,283) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.28 k (5,283) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.28 k (5,283) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.28 k (5,283) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.28 k (5,282) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.28 k (5,282) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palayam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.28 k (5,282), with a male population of 2.60 k (2,597) and a female population of 2.69 k (2,686). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Palayam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Palayam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panaiyur | 2,299 |
| 2 | Ogaiyur | 1,538 |
| 3 | Sathiyavijayanagaram (Part) | 2,756 |
| 4 | Mamandur | 5,177 |
| 5 | Kalpoondi | 3,337 |
| 6 | Kuppam | 4,203 |
| 7 | Pungampadi | 3,703 |
| 8 | Vadugasathu | 5,104 |
| 9 | Velapadi | 8,655 |
| 10 | Nesal | 4,569 |