Karakulam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Census 2011
Karakulam is a Census Town city situated in Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 7,689 families residing in the Karakulam city. The total population of Karakulam is 29,624 out of which 14,420 are males and 15,204 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Karakulam is 1,054.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Karakulam city is 2533 which is 9% of the total population. There are 1279 male children and 1254 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Karakulam is 980 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,054).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karakulam is 93.9%. Thus Karakulam has higher literacy rate compared to 93% of Thiruvananthapuram district. The male literacy rate is 95.91% and the female literacy rate is 92.09% in Karakulam.
Karakulam Census Town has total administration over 7,689 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.
Karakulam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Karakulam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,533 | 1,279 | 1,254 |
| Literacy | 93.9% | 87.4% | 84.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,043 | 988 | 1,055 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 115 | 50 | 65 |
| Illiterate | 4,174 | 1,817 | 2,357 |
Caste-wise Population - Karakulam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.4% of total population in Karakulam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,043 | 988 | 1,055 |
| Schedule Tribe | 115 | 50 | 65 |
Religion-wise Population - Karakulam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Karakulam is 22,302 which is 75.28% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Karakulam is 3,175 which is 10.72% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Karakulam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,302 | (75.28%) | 10,857 | 11,445 |
| Muslim | 3,175 | (10.72%) | 1,526 | 1,649 |
| Christian | 3,949 | (13.33%) | 1,948 | 2,001 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 6 | (0.02%) | 2 | 4 |
| No Religion Specified | 191 | (0.64%) | 87 | 104 |
Literacy Rate - Karakulam
The total literacy rate of Karakulam was 93.94% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 25,450 literates, males were 12,603 while females were 12,847. Also the male literacy rate was 95.91% and the female literacy rate was 92.09% in Karakulam.
| Karakulam | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 92.09% | 92.07% |
| Male | 95.91% | 96.11% |
| Total | 93.94% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Karakulam
The Sex Ratio of Karakulam is 1,054. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,054 females in Karakulam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 980 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,054 ) of Karakulam.
Child Population - Karakulam
According to Census 2011, there were 2,533 children between age 0 to 6 years in Karakulam. Out of which 1,279 were male while 1,254 were female.
Working Population - Karakulam
In Karakulam Census Town out of total population, 11,371 were engaged in work activities. 77% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 23% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 11,371 workers engaged in Main Work, 105 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 431 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 8,753 | 6,745 | 2,008 |
| Cultivators | 105 | 95 | 10 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 431 | 391 | 40 |
| Household Industries | 136 | 103 | 33 |
| Other Workers | 8,081 | 6,156 | 1,925 |
| Marginal Workers | 2,618 | 1,425 | 1,193 |
| Non Working | 18,253 | 6,250 | 12,003 |
Karakulam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Karakulam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 29,624 | 85.9% | 1,054 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Karakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Wikipedia