# Pallapalayam, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 

# Pallapalayam

Pallapalayam is a town in Sulur sub-district of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **11,910 people** in 3,369 households. Literacy was 89.0%.

- 11,910people (2011)
- 3,369households
- 89.0%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Pallapalayam

■ Pallapalayam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****89.0%**

**87.8%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****987**

**999

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****908**

**953

Working population ****46.1%**

**42.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Pallapalayam

Of every 100 households in Pallapalayam in 2011, 97 had electricity, 73 a toilet at home and 85 cooked with LPG; 84 had a mobile phone, 49 a two-wheeler and 12 a car.

■ Pallapalayam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****97%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****73%**

**78%

No toilet (open defecation) ****7%**

**11%

Tap water ****99%**

**97%

Drinking water within premises ****85%**

**67%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****85%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****5%**

**9%

Use banking services ****63%**

**64%

Television ****94%**

**91%

Mobile phone ****84%**

**81%

Computer with internet ****6%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****49%**

**50%

Car / jeep / van ****12%**

**11%

None of these assets ****1%**

**3%

Own their home ****57%**

**52%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Pallapalayam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 4,897 (89%) · **■** Household industry 204 (4%) · **■** Farming 154 (3%) · **■** Marginal 236 (4%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Pallapalayam changed?

From 4,758 in 1971 to 11,910 in 2011.

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Pallapalayam in numbers and road distances

- Density1,191 per km²
- Growth 2001–201120.3%
- Annual rainfall1,178 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)400 km by road
- Coimbatore (district HQ)18 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 1 lakh+)18 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 5 lakh+)18 km by road
- Idigarai (railway station)3 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Pallapalayam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads13 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets2,811
- Water storage3,200 kl
- Electricity — homes2,983
- Electricity — industry5

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools8 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** yarn and textiles.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Pallapalayam

- Banks3 in Pallapalayam
- ATMs1 in Pallapalayam
- Petrol pumps1 in Pallapalayam
- Schools1 in Pallapalayam
- Colleges and universities3 in Pallapalayam

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Pallapalayam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-1/) 472 135 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-2/) 527 151 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-3/) 413 116 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-4/) 3,177 860 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-5/) 560 167 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-6/) 662 180 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-7/) 570 168 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-8/) 590 157 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-9/) 587 166 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-10/) 511 138 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-11/) 541 162 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-12/) 600 174 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-13/) 508 161 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-14/) 665 196 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/sulur/pallapalayam/ward-15/) 1,527 438 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Pallapalayam

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore5.9 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 18:01).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Pallapalayam?11,910 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Pallapalayam in?Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Pallapalayam in 1971?4,758
- How many wards does Pallapalayam have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Pallapalayam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Pallapalayam?Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 5.9 km in a straight line