Chekkiad Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kozhikode, Kerala - Census 2011
Chekkiad is a Census Town city situated in Vadakara taluka of Kozhikode district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 5,051 families residing in the Chekkiad city. The total population of Chekkiad is 24,246 out of which 11,194 are males and 13,052 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Chekkiad is 1,166.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Chekkiad city is 3426 which is 14% of the total population. There are 1724 male children and 1702 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Chekkiad is 987 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,166).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chekkiad is 90.7%. Thus Chekkiad has a lower literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kozhikode district. The male literacy rate is 95.25% and the female literacy rate is 86.98% in Chekkiad.
Chekkiad Census Town has total administration over 5,051 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.
Chekkiad Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Chekkiad Census Town.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Children | 3,426 | 1,724 | 1,702 |
Literacy | 90.7% | 80.6% | 75.6% |
Scheduled Caste | 303 | 163 | 140 |
Scheduled Tribe | 220 | 112 | 108 |
Illiterate | 5,354 | 2,174 | 3,180 |
Caste-wise Population - Chekkiad
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.9% of total population in Chekkiad.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Schedule Caste | 303 | 163 | 140 |
Schedule Tribe | 220 | 112 | 108 |
Religion-wise Population - Chekkiad
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Chekkiad is 9,709 which is 40.04% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Chekkiad is 14,290 which is 58.94% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Chekkiad as per Census 2011.
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
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Hindu | 9,709 | (40.04%) | 4,821 | 4,888 |
Muslim | 14,290 | (58.94%) | 6,248 | 8,042 |
Christian | 123 | (0.51%) | 69 | 54 |
Sikh | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
Buddhist | 6 | (0.02%) | 3 | 3 |
Jain | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
No Religion Specified | 116 | (0.48%) | 52 | 64 |
Literacy Rate - Chekkiad
The total literacy rate of Chekkiad was 90.74% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 18,892 literates, males were 9,020 while females were 9,872. Also the male literacy rate was 95.25% and the female literacy rate was 86.98% in Chekkiad.
Chekkiad | Kerala | |
---|---|---|
Female | 86.98% | 92.07% |
Male | 95.25% | 96.11% |
Total | 90.74% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Chekkiad
The Sex Ratio of Chekkiad is 1,166. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,166 females in Chekkiad. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 987 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,166 ) of Chekkiad.
Child Population - Chekkiad
According to Census 2011, there were 3,426 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Chekkiad. Out of which 1,724 were male while 1,702 were female.
Working Population - Chekkiad
In Chekkiad Census Town out of total population, 5,779 were engaged in work activities. 72.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,779 workers engaged in Main Work, 194 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 284 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 4,167 | 3,741 | 426 |
Cultivators | 194 | 174 | 20 |
Agriculture Labourer | 284 | 220 | 64 |
Household Industries | 60 | 56 | 4 |
Other Workers | 3,629 | 3,291 | 338 |
Marginal Workers | 1,612 | 1,014 | 598 |
Non Working | 18,467 | 6,439 | 12,028 |
Chekkiad Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Chekkiad is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
# | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
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1 | Ward No - 1 | 24,246 | 77.9% | 1,166 |
Map of Chekkiad, Kozhikode, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Chekkiad, Kozhikode, Kerala - Wikipedia