Vazhakulam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Ernakulam, Kerala - Census 2011
Vazhakulam is a Census Town city situated in Kunnathunad taluka of Ernakulam district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,377 families residing in the Vazhakulam city. The total population of Vazhakulam is 18,358 out of which 9,324 are males and 9,034 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Vazhakulam is 969.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Vazhakulam city is 2053 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1041 male children and 1012 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Vazhakulam is 972 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (969).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vazhakulam is 92.8%. Thus Vazhakulam has lower literacy rate compared to 95.9% of Ernakulam district. The male literacy rate is 94.65% and the female literacy rate is 90.92% in Vazhakulam.
Vazhakulam Census Town has total administration over 4,377 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.
Vazhakulam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Vazhakulam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,053 | 1,041 | 1,012 |
| Literacy | 92.8% | 84.1% | 80.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,016 | 1,012 | 1,004 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 167 | 107 | 60 |
| Illiterate | 3,224 | 1,484 | 1,740 |
Caste-wise Population - Vazhakulam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.9% of total population in Vazhakulam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,016 | 1,012 | 1,004 |
| Schedule Tribe | 167 | 107 | 60 |
Religion-wise Population - Vazhakulam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Vazhakulam is 8,051 which is 43.86% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Vazhakulam is 8,407 which is 45.79% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Vazhakulam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,051 | (43.86%) | 4,111 | 3,940 |
| Muslim | 8,407 | (45.79%) | 4,250 | 4,157 |
| Christian | 1,872 | (10.2%) | 950 | 922 |
| Sikh | 11 | (0.06%) | 6 | 5 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 16 | (0.09%) | 6 | 10 |
Literacy Rate - Vazhakulam
The total literacy rate of Vazhakulam was 92.82% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 15,134 literates, males were 7,840 while females were 7,294. Also the male literacy rate was 94.65% and the female literacy rate was 90.92% in Vazhakulam.
| Vazhakulam | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90.92% | 92.07% |
| Male | 94.65% | 96.11% |
| Total | 92.82% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Vazhakulam
The Sex Ratio of Vazhakulam is 969. Thus per every 1000 men there were 969 females in Vazhakulam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 972 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 969 ) of Vazhakulam.
Child Population - Vazhakulam
According to Census 2011, there were 2,053 children between age 0 to 6 years in Vazhakulam. Out of which 1,041 were male while 1,012 were female.
Working Population - Vazhakulam
In Vazhakulam Census Town out of total population, 6,756 were engaged in work activities. 88.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,756 workers engaged in Main Work, 139 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 200 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,998 | 4,823 | 1,175 |
| Cultivators | 139 | 102 | 37 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 200 | 151 | 49 |
| Household Industries | 95 | 71 | 24 |
| Other Workers | 5,564 | 4,499 | 1,065 |
| Marginal Workers | 758 | 429 | 329 |
| Non Working | 11,602 | 4,072 | 7,530 |
Vazhakulam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Vazhakulam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 18,358 | 82.4% | 969 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Vazhakulam, Ernakulam, Kerala - Wikipedia