Edathirinji Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Thrissur, Kerala - Census 2011
Edathirinji is a Census Town city situated in Mukundapuram taluka of Thrissur district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,517 families residing in the Edathirinji city. The total population of Edathirinji is 9,849 out of which 4,568 are males and 5,281 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Edathirinji is 1,156.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Edathirinji city is 927 which is 9% of the total population. There are 485 male children and 442 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Edathirinji is 911 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,156).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Edathirinji is 96.8%. Thus Edathirinji has a higher literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Thrissur district. The male literacy rate is 98.16% and the female literacy rate is 95.56% in Edathirinji.
Edathirinji Census Town has total administration over 2,517 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.
Edathirinji Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Edathirinji Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 927 | 485 | 442 |
| Literacy | 96.8% | 87.7% | 87.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 937 | 450 | 487 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Illiterate | 1,217 | 560 | 657 |
Caste-wise Population - Edathirinji
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 9.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of total population in Edathirinji.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 937 | 450 | 487 |
| Schedule Tribe | 30 | 15 | 15 |
Religion-wise Population - Edathirinji
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Edathirinji is 7,923 which is 80.44% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Edathirinji is 957 which is 9.72% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Edathirinji as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,923 | (80.44%) | 3,709 | 4,214 |
| Muslim | 957 | (9.72%) | 406 | 551 |
| Christian | 960 | (9.75%) | 449 | 511 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 9 | (0.09%) | 4 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Edathirinji
The total literacy rate of Edathirinji was 96.75% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 8,632 literates, males were 4,008 while females were 4,624. Also the male literacy rate was 98.16% and the female literacy rate was 95.56% in Edathirinji.
| Edathirinji | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95.56% | 92.07% |
| Male | 98.16% | 96.11% |
| Total | 96.75% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Edathirinji
The Sex Ratio of Edathirinji is 1,156. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,156 females in Edathirinji. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 911 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,156 ) of Edathirinji.
Child Population - Edathirinji
According to Census 2011, there were 927 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Edathirinji. Out of which 485 were male while 442 were female.
Working Population - Edathirinji
In Edathirinji Census Town out of total population, 3,445 were engaged in work activities. 76% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 24% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,445 workers engaged in Main Work, 77 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 66 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,619 | 2,038 | 581 |
| Cultivators | 77 | 58 | 19 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 66 | 43 | 23 |
| Household Industries | 62 | 47 | 15 |
| Other Workers | 2,414 | 1,890 | 524 |
| Marginal Workers | 826 | 387 | 439 |
| Non Working | 6,404 | 2,143 | 4,261 |
Edathirinji Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Edathirinji is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 9,849 | 87.6% | 1,156 |
Map of Edathirinji, Thrissur, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Edathirinji, Thrissur, Kerala - Wikipedia