Kunnathunad Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Ernakulam, Kerala - Census 2011
Kunnathunad is a Census Town city situated in Kunnathunad taluka of Ernakulam district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 5,377 families residing in the Kunnathunad city. The total population of Kunnathunad is 22,881 out of which 11,360 are males and 11,521 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kunnathunad is 1,014.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kunnathunad city is 2490 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1263 male children and 1227 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kunnathunad is 971 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,014).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunnathunad is 94.3%. Thus Kunnathunad has lower literacy rate compared to 95.9% of Ernakulam district. The male literacy rate is 96.79% and the female literacy rate is 91.9% in Kunnathunad.
Kunnathunad Census Town has total administration over 5,377 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.
Kunnathunad Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kunnathunad Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,490 | 1,263 | 1,227 |
| Literacy | 94.3% | 86% | 82.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 4,108 | 2,035 | 2,073 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 61 | 32 | 29 |
| Illiterate | 3,648 | 1,587 | 2,061 |
Caste-wise Population - Kunnathunad
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of total population in Kunnathunad.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 4,108 | 2,035 | 2,073 |
| Schedule Tribe | 61 | 32 | 29 |
Religion-wise Population - Kunnathunad
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kunnathunad is 8,511 which is 37.2% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kunnathunad is 7,599 which is 33.21% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kunnathunad as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,511 | (37.2%) | 4,185 | 4,326 |
| Muslim | 7,599 | (33.21%) | 3,750 | 3,849 |
| Christian | 6,753 | (29.51%) | 3,414 | 3,339 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 5 | (0.02%) | 4 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 11 | (0.05%) | 7 | 4 |
Literacy Rate - Kunnathunad
The total literacy rate of Kunnathunad was 94.32% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 19,233 literates, males were 9,773 while females were 9,460. Also the male literacy rate was 96.79% and the female literacy rate was 91.9% in Kunnathunad.
| Kunnathunad | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 91.9% | 92.07% |
| Male | 96.79% | 96.11% |
| Total | 94.32% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Kunnathunad
The Sex Ratio of Kunnathunad is 1,014. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,014 females in Kunnathunad. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 971 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,014 ) of Kunnathunad.
Child Population - Kunnathunad
According to Census 2011, there were 2,490 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kunnathunad. Out of which 1,263 were male while 1,227 were female.
Working Population - Kunnathunad
In Kunnathunad Census Town out of total population, 7,944 were engaged in work activities. 86% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,944 workers engaged in Main Work, 191 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 194 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,830 | 5,461 | 1,369 |
| Cultivators | 191 | 184 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 194 | 147 | 47 |
| Household Industries | 80 | 53 | 27 |
| Other Workers | 6,365 | 5,077 | 1,288 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,114 | 694 | 420 |
| Non Working | 14,937 | 5,205 | 9,732 |
Kunnathunad Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kunnathunad is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 22,881 | 84.1% | 1,014 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kunnathunad, Ernakulam, Kerala - Wikipedia