Azhikode South Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kannur, Kerala - Census 2011
Azhikode South is a Census Town city situated in Kannur taluka of Kannur district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 5,512 families residing in the Azhikode South city. The total population of Azhikode South is 25,195 out of which 11,369 are males and 13,826 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Azhikode South is 1,216.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Azhikode South city is 2561 which is 10% of the total population. There are 1297 male children and 1264 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Azhikode South is 975 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,216).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Azhikode South is 97.4%. Thus Azhikode South has higher literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kannur district. The male literacy rate is 98.7% and the female literacy rate is 96.37% in Azhikode South.
Azhikode South Census Town has total administration over 5,512 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.
Azhikode South Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Azhikode South Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,561 | 1,297 | 1,264 |
| Literacy | 97.4% | 87.4% | 87.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 917 | 430 | 487 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Illiterate | 3,148 | 1,428 | 1,720 |
Caste-wise Population - Azhikode South
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Azhikode South.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 917 | 430 | 487 |
| Schedule Tribe | 33 | 16 | 17 |
Religion-wise Population - Azhikode South
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Azhikode South is 18,485 which is 73.37% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Azhikode South is 6,467 which is 25.67% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Azhikode South as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,485 | (73.37%) | 8,413 | 10,072 |
| Muslim | 6,467 | (25.67%) | 2,838 | 3,629 |
| Christian | 214 | (0.85%) | 105 | 109 |
| Sikh | 8 | (0.03%) | 3 | 5 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 19 | (0.08%) | 10 | 9 |
Literacy Rate - Azhikode South
The total literacy rate of Azhikode South was 97.41% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 22,047 literates, males were 9,941 while females were 12,106. Also the male literacy rate was 98.7% and the female literacy rate was 96.37% in Azhikode South.
| Azhikode South | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 96.37% | 92.07% |
| Male | 98.7% | 96.11% |
| Total | 97.41% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Azhikode South
The Sex Ratio of Azhikode South is 1,216. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,216 females in Azhikode South. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 975 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,216 ) of Azhikode South.
Child Population - Azhikode South
According to Census 2011, there were 2,561 children between age 0 to 6 years in Azhikode South. Out of which 1,297 were male while 1,264 were female.
Working Population - Azhikode South
In Azhikode South Census Town out of total population, 7,154 were engaged in work activities. 87.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,154 workers engaged in Main Work, 16 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 90 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,252 | 5,047 | 1,205 |
| Cultivators | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 90 | 85 | 5 |
| Household Industries | 128 | 90 | 38 |
| Other Workers | 6,018 | 4,860 | 1,158 |
| Marginal Workers | 902 | 563 | 339 |
| Non Working | 18,041 | 5,759 | 12,282 |
Azhikode South Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Azhikode South is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 25,195 | 87.5% | 1,216 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Azhikode South, Kannur, Kerala - Wikipedia