Vazhakulam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Ernakulam, Kerala - Census 2011

Vazhakulam is a Census Town city situated in Kunnathunad taluka of Ernakulam district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,377 families residing in the Vazhakulam city. The total population of Vazhakulam is 18,358 out of which 9,324 are males and 9,034 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Vazhakulam is 969.

The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Vazhakulam city is 2053 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1041 male children and 1012 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Vazhakulam is 972 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (969).

As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vazhakulam is 92.8%. Thus Vazhakulam has lower literacy rate compared to 95.9% of Ernakulam district. The male literacy rate is 94.65% and the female literacy rate is 90.92% in Vazhakulam.

Vazhakulam Census Town has total administration over 4,377 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.

Vazhakulam Census Town

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

Total Male Female
Children 2,053 1,041 1,012
Literacy 92.8% 84.1% 80.7%
Scheduled Caste 2,016 1,012 1,004
Scheduled Tribe 167 107 60
Illiterate 3,224 1,484 1,740

Caste-wise Population - Vazhakulam

Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.9% of total population in Vazhakulam.

Total Male Female
Schedule Caste 2,016 1,012 1,004
Schedule Tribe 167 107 60

Religion-wise Population - Vazhakulam

As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Vazhakulam is 8,051 which is 43.86% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Vazhakulam is 8,407 which is 45.79% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Vazhakulam as per Census 2011.

Religion Total Male Female
Hindu 8,051 (43.86%) 4,111 3,940
Muslim 8,407 (45.79%) 4,250 4,157
Christian 1,872 (10.2%) 950 922
Sikh 11 (0.06%) 6 5
Buddhist 1 (0.01%) 1 0
Jain 0 (0%) 0 0
Other Religion 0 (0%) 0 0
No Religion Specified 16 (0.09%) 6 10

Literacy Rate - Vazhakulam

The total literacy rate of Vazhakulam was 92.82% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 15,134 literates, males were 7,840 while females were 7,294. Also the male literacy rate was 94.65% and the female literacy rate was 90.92% in Vazhakulam.

  Vazhakulam Kerala
Female 90.92% 92.07%
Male 94.65% 96.11%
Total 92.82% 94%

Sex Ratio - Vazhakulam

The Sex Ratio of Vazhakulam is 969. Thus per every 1000 men there were 969 females in Vazhakulam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 972 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 969 ) of Vazhakulam.

Child Population - Vazhakulam

According to Census 2011, there were 2,053 children between age 0 to 6 years in Vazhakulam. Out of which 1,041 were male while 1,012 were female.

Working Population - Vazhakulam

In Vazhakulam Census Town out of total population, 6,756 were engaged in work activities. 88.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,756 workers engaged in Main Work, 139 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 200 were Agricultural labourer.

Total Male Female
Main Workers 5,998 4,823 1,175
Cultivators 139 102 37
Agriculture Labourer 200 151 49
Household Industries 95 71 24
Other Workers 5,564 4,499 1,065
Marginal Workers 758 429 329
Non Working 11,602 4,072 7,530

Vazhakulam Wards

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

# Ward Population Literacy Sex Ratio
1 Ward No - 1 18,358 82.4% 969

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