Palayampatti Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Palayampatti is a Census Town city situated in Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 5,102 families residing in the Palayampatti city. The total population of Palayampatti is 18,576 out of which 9,264 are males and 9,312 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Palayampatti is 1,005.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Palayampatti city is 1800 which is 10% of the total population. There are 924 male children and 876 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Palayampatti is 948 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,005).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palayampatti is 86.7%. Thus Palayampatti has a higher literacy rate compared to 80.2% of Virudhunagar district. The male literacy rate is 92.31% and the female literacy rate is 81.05% in Palayampatti.
Palayampatti Census Town has total administration over 5,102 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Palayampatti Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Palayampatti Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,800 | 924 | 876 |
| Literacy | 86.7% | 83.1% | 73.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,551 | 751 | 800 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 73 | 37 | 36 |
| Illiterate | 4,040 | 1,565 | 2,475 |
Caste-wise Population - Palayampatti
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.4% of total population in Palayampatti.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,551 | 751 | 800 |
| Schedule Tribe | 73 | 37 | 36 |
Religion-wise Population - Palayampatti
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Palayampatti is 17,886 which is 96.29% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Palayampatti is 123 which is 0.66% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Palayampatti as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,886 | (96.29%) | 8,923 | 8,963 |
| Muslim | 123 | (0.66%) | 66 | 57 |
| Christian | 544 | (2.93%) | 263 | 281 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 21 | (0.11%) | 10 | 11 |
Literacy Rate - Palayampatti
The total literacy rate of Palayampatti was 86.65% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 14,536 literates, males were 7,699 while females were 6,837. Also the male literacy rate was 92.31% and the female literacy rate was 81.05% in Palayampatti.
| Palayampatti | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81.05% | 73.44% |
| Male | 92.31% | 86.77% |
| Total | 86.65% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Palayampatti
The Sex Ratio of Palayampatti is 1,005. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,005 females in Palayampatti. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 948 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,005 ) of Palayampatti.
Child Population - Palayampatti
According to Census 2011, there were 1,800 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Palayampatti. Out of which 924 were male while 876 were female.
Working Population - Palayampatti
In Palayampatti Census Town out of total population, 8,184 were engaged in work activities. 90% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 10% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 8,184 workers engaged in Main Work, 134 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,424 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 7,368 | 5,006 | 2,362 |
| Cultivators | 134 | 100 | 34 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1,424 | 608 | 816 |
| Household Industries | 623 | 306 | 317 |
| Other Workers | 5,187 | 3,992 | 1,195 |
| Marginal Workers | 816 | 408 | 408 |
| Non Working | 10,392 | 3,850 | 6,542 |
Palayampatti Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Palayampatti is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 18,576 | 78.3% | 1,005 |
Map of Palayampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Palayampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia