Vadakkumthala Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kollam, Kerala - Census 2011

Vadakkumthala is a Census Town city situated in Karunagappally taluka of Kollam district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 5,084 families residing in the Vadakkumthala city. The total population of Vadakkumthala is 20,993 out of which 10,002 are males and 10,991 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Vadakkumthala is 1,099.

The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Vadakkumthala city is 2326 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1196 male children and 1130 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Vadakkumthala is 945 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,099).

As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadakkumthala is 93.7%. Thus Vadakkumthala has lower literacy rate compared to 94.1% of Kollam district. The male literacy rate is 96.24% and the female literacy rate is 91.35% in Vadakkumthala.

Vadakkumthala Census Town has total administration over 5,084 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Vadakkumthala Census Town

As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Vadakkumthala Census Town.

Total Male Female
Children 2,326 1,196 1,130
Literacy 93.7% 84.7% 82%
Scheduled Caste 2,650 1,297 1,353
Scheduled Tribe 72 38 34
Illiterate 3,510 1,527 1,983

Caste-wise Population - Vadakkumthala

Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of total population in Vadakkumthala.

Total Male Female
Schedule Caste 2,650 1,297 1,353
Schedule Tribe 72 38 34

Religion-wise Population - Vadakkumthala

As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Vadakkumthala is 9,887 which is 47.1% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Vadakkumthala is 9,467 which is 45.1% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Vadakkumthala as per Census 2011.

Religion Total Male Female
Hindu 9,887 (47.1%) 4,802 5,085
Muslim 9,467 (45.1%) 4,459 5,008
Christian 1,598 (7.61%) 719 879
Sikh 0 (0%) 0 0
Buddhist 1 (0%) 1 0
Jain 0 (0%) 0 0
Other Religion 0 (0%) 0 0
No Religion Specified 40 (0.19%) 21 19

Literacy Rate - Vadakkumthala

The total literacy rate of Vadakkumthala was 93.66% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 17,483 literates, males were 8,475 while females were 9,008. Also the male literacy rate was 96.24% and the female literacy rate was 91.35% in Vadakkumthala.

  Vadakkumthala Kerala
Female 91.35% 92.07%
Male 96.24% 96.11%
Total 93.66% 94%

Sex Ratio - Vadakkumthala

The Sex Ratio of Vadakkumthala is 1,099. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,099 females in Vadakkumthala. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 945 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,099 ) of Vadakkumthala.

Child Population - Vadakkumthala

According to Census 2011, there were 2,326 children between age 0 to 6 years in Vadakkumthala. Out of which 1,196 were male while 1,130 were female.

Working Population - Vadakkumthala

In Vadakkumthala Census Town out of total population, 6,425 were engaged in work activities. 81.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 18.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,425 workers engaged in Main Work, 74 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 346 were Agricultural labourer.

Total Male Female
Main Workers 5,263 4,248 1,015
Cultivators 74 70 4
Agriculture Labourer 346 293 53
Household Industries 93 68 25
Other Workers 4,750 3,817 933
Marginal Workers 1,162 658 504
Non Working 14,568 5,096 9,472

Vadakkumthala Wards

A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Vadakkumthala is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.

# Ward Population Literacy Sex Ratio
1 Ward No - 1 20,993 83.3% 1,099

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