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Periyakurichi Town Population Census 2011 - 2024

Periyakurichi is a Census Town city in district of Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The Periyakurichi Census Town has population of 7,599 of which 3,841 are males while 3,758 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 844 which is 11.11 % of total population of Periyakurichi (CT). In Periyakurichi Census Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 978 against state average of 996. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Periyakurichi is around 1079 compared to Tamil Nadu state average of 943. Literacy rate of Periyakurichi city is 84.12 % higher than state average of 80.09 %. In Periyakurichi, Male literacy is around 91.79 % while female literacy rate is 76.17 %.

Periyakurichi Census Town has total administration over 1,869 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Periyakurichi 2024 Population

Current estimated population of Periyakurichi Census Town in 2024 is approximately 10,600. The schedule census of 2021 for Periyakurichi city is postponed due to covid. We believe new population census for Periyakurichi city will be conducted in 2024 and same will be updated once its done. The current data for Periyakurichi town are estimated only but all 2011 figures are accurate.

Periyakurichi Caste Factor

Periyakurichi (CT) of Cuddalore has substantial population of Schedule Caste. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 27.31 % while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.20 % of total population in Periyakurichi (CT).

Periyakurichi Work Profile

Out of total population, 2,518 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 2,139 were males while 379 were females. In census survey, worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of total 2518 working population, 78.24 % were engaged in Main Work while 21.76 % of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work.

Periyakurichi Population Religion Data

Religion Percentage
Hindu 87.97%
Muslim 6.84%
Christian 5.17%
Sikh 0.00%
Buddhist 0.00%
Jain 0.00%
Others 0.00%
No Religion 0.01%

Periyakurichi City Ward List

# Ward Population
1 Periyakurichi Ward No - 1 7599

Periyakurichi City/Town Future Population 2021-2031

Periyakurichi City Population
2011 7,599
2021 9,800
2022 10,000
2023 10,300
2024 10,600
2025 10,900
2026 11,200
2027 11,500
2028 11,800
2029 12,100
2030 12,400
2031 12,700