Thazhecode Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kozhikode, Kerala - Census 2011
Thazhecode is a Census Town city situated in Kozhikode taluka of Kozhikode district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 5,668 families residing in the Thazhecode city. The total population of Thazhecode is 25,116 out of which 12,080 are males and 13,036 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Thazhecode is 1,079.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Thazhecode city is 2659 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1353 male children and 1306 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Thazhecode is 965 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,079).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thazhecode is 96.2%. Thus Thazhecode has higher literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kozhikode district. The male literacy rate is 97.8% and the female literacy rate is 94.76% in Thazhecode.
Thazhecode Census Town has total administration over 5,668 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.
Thazhecode Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Thazhecode Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,659 | 1,353 | 1,306 |
| Literacy | 96.2% | 86.8% | 85.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,949 | 1,904 | 2,045 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 55 | 18 | 37 |
| Illiterate | 3,510 | 1,589 | 1,921 |
Caste-wise Population - Thazhecode
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Thazhecode.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,949 | 1,904 | 2,045 |
| Schedule Tribe | 55 | 18 | 37 |
Religion-wise Population - Thazhecode
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Thazhecode is 15,026 which is 59.83% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Thazhecode is 9,065 which is 36.09% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Thazhecode as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 15,026 | (59.83%) | 7,307 | 7,719 |
| Muslim | 9,065 | (36.09%) | 4,269 | 4,796 |
| Christian | 979 | (3.9%) | 480 | 499 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 44 | (0.18%) | 24 | 20 |
Literacy Rate - Thazhecode
The total literacy rate of Thazhecode was 96.21% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 21,606 literates, males were 10,491 while females were 11,115. Also the male literacy rate was 97.8% and the female literacy rate was 94.76% in Thazhecode.
| Thazhecode | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 94.76% | 92.07% |
| Male | 97.8% | 96.11% |
| Total | 96.21% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Thazhecode
The Sex Ratio of Thazhecode is 1,079. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,079 females in Thazhecode. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 965 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,079 ) of Thazhecode.
Child Population - Thazhecode
According to Census 2011, there were 2,659 children between age 0 to 6 years in Thazhecode. Out of which 1,353 were male while 1,306 were female.
Working Population - Thazhecode
In Thazhecode Census Town out of total population, 7,945 were engaged in work activities. 81.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 18.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,945 workers engaged in Main Work, 207 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 547 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,503 | 5,218 | 1,285 |
| Cultivators | 207 | 193 | 14 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 547 | 490 | 57 |
| Household Industries | 109 | 88 | 21 |
| Other Workers | 5,640 | 4,447 | 1,193 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,442 | 822 | 620 |
| Non Working | 17,171 | 6,040 | 11,131 |
Thazhecode Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Thazhecode is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 25,116 | 86% | 1,079 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Thazhecode, Kozhikode, Kerala - Wikipedia