Azhikode North Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kannur, Kerala - Census 2011
Azhikode North is a Census Town city situated in Kannur taluka of Kannur district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 4,503 families residing in the Azhikode North city. The total population of Azhikode North is 22,128 out of which 10,157 are males and 11,971 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Azhikode North is 1,179.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Azhikode North city is 2387 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1241 male children and 1146 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Azhikode North is 923 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,179).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Azhikode North is 96.7%. Thus Azhikode North has a higher literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kannur district. The male literacy rate is 98.1% and the female literacy rate is 95.58% in Azhikode North.
Azhikode North Census Town has total administration over 4,503 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Azhikode North Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Azhikode North Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,387 | 1,241 | 1,146 |
| Literacy | 96.7% | 86.1% | 86.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,722 | 785 | 937 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| Illiterate | 3,034 | 1,410 | 1,624 |
Caste-wise Population - Azhikode North
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Azhikode North.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,722 | 785 | 937 |
| Schedule Tribe | 43 | 22 | 21 |
Religion-wise Population - Azhikode North
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Azhikode North is 14,603 which is 65.99% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Azhikode North is 7,002 which is 31.64% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Azhikode North as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,603 | (65.99%) | 6,706 | 7,897 |
| Muslim | 7,002 | (31.64%) | 3,188 | 3,814 |
| Christian | 471 | (2.13%) | 235 | 236 |
| Sikh | 15 | (0.07%) | 10 | 5 |
| Buddhist | 8 | (0.04%) | 3 | 5 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 27 | (0.12%) | 14 | 13 |
Literacy Rate - Azhikode North
The total literacy rate of Azhikode North was 96.72% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 19,094 literates, males were 8,747 while females were 10,347. Also the male literacy rate was 98.1% and the female literacy rate was 95.58% in Azhikode North.
| Azhikode North | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95.58% | 92.07% |
| Male | 98.1% | 96.11% |
| Total | 96.72% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Azhikode North
The Sex Ratio of Azhikode North is 1,179. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,179 females in Azhikode North. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 923 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,179 ) of Azhikode North.
Child Population - Azhikode North
According to Census 2011, there were 2,387 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Azhikode North. Out of which 1,241 were male while 1,146 were female.
Working Population - Azhikode North
In Azhikode North Census Town out of total population, 6,696 were engaged in work activities. 87.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,696 workers engaged in Main Work, 24 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 72 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,877 | 4,834 | 1,043 |
| Cultivators | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 72 | 42 | 30 |
| Household Industries | 74 | 48 | 26 |
| Other Workers | 5,707 | 4,725 | 982 |
| Marginal Workers | 819 | 427 | 392 |
| Non Working | 15,432 | 4,896 | 10,536 |
Azhikode North Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Azhikode North is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 22,128 | 86.3% | 1,179 |
Map of Azhikode North, Kannur, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Azhikode North, Kannur, Kerala - Wikipedia