Krishnapuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Alappuzha, Kerala - Census 2011
Krishnapuram is a Census Town city situated in Karthikappally taluka of Alappuzha district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 6,834 families residing in the Krishnapuram city. The total population of Krishnapuram is 26,705 out of which 12,466 are males and 14,239 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Krishnapuram is 1,142.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Krishnapuram city is 2522 which is 9% of the total population. There are 1325 male children and 1197 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Krishnapuram is 903 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,142).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishnapuram is 93.7%. Thus Krishnapuram has lower literacy rate compared to 95.7% of Alappuzha district. The male literacy rate is 96.1% and the female literacy rate is 91.57% in Krishnapuram.
Krishnapuram Census Town has total administration over 6,834 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.
Krishnapuram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Krishnapuram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,522 | 1,325 | 1,197 |
| Literacy | 93.7% | 85.9% | 83.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,802 | 1,359 | 1,443 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 124 | 58 | 66 |
| Illiterate | 4,056 | 1,760 | 2,296 |
Caste-wise Population - Krishnapuram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.5% of total population in Krishnapuram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,802 | 1,359 | 1,443 |
| Schedule Tribe | 124 | 58 | 66 |
Religion-wise Population - Krishnapuram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Krishnapuram is 18,719 which is 70.1% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Krishnapuram is 6,630 which is 24.83% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Krishnapuram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,719 | (70.1%) | 8,717 | 10,002 |
| Muslim | 6,630 | (24.83%) | 3,139 | 3,491 |
| Christian | 1,272 | (4.76%) | 570 | 702 |
| Sikh | 5 | (0.02%) | 2 | 3 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 76 | (0.28%) | 37 | 39 |
Literacy Rate - Krishnapuram
The total literacy rate of Krishnapuram was 93.66% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 22,649 literates, males were 10,706 while females were 11,943. Also the male literacy rate was 96.1% and the female literacy rate was 91.57% in Krishnapuram.
| Krishnapuram | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 91.57% | 92.07% |
| Male | 96.1% | 96.11% |
| Total | 93.66% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Krishnapuram
The Sex Ratio of Krishnapuram is 1,142. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,142 females in Krishnapuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 903 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,142 ) of Krishnapuram.
Child Population - Krishnapuram
According to Census 2011, there were 2,522 children between age 0 to 6 years in Krishnapuram. Out of which 1,325 were male while 1,197 were female.
Working Population - Krishnapuram
In Krishnapuram Census Town out of total population, 9,024 were engaged in work activities. 67.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 32.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 9,024 workers engaged in Main Work, 73 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 203 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,053 | 4,712 | 1,341 |
| Cultivators | 73 | 68 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 203 | 157 | 46 |
| Household Industries | 115 | 93 | 22 |
| Other Workers | 5,662 | 4,394 | 1,268 |
| Marginal Workers | 2,971 | 1,635 | 1,336 |
| Non Working | 17,681 | 6,119 | 11,562 |
Krishnapuram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Krishnapuram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 26,705 | 84.8% | 1,142 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Krishnapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala - Wikipedia