Kottappally Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kozhikode, Kerala - Census 2011
Kottappally is a Census Town city situated in Vadakara taluka of Kozhikode district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 4,715 families residing in the Kottappally city. The total population of Kottappally is 21,169 out of which 9,961 are males and 11,208 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kottappally is 1,125.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Kottappally city is 2319 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1169 male children and 1150 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kottappally is 984 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,125).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kottappally is 93.6%. Thus Kottappally has a lower literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kozhikode district. The male literacy rate is 96.74% and the female literacy rate is 90.78% in Kottappally.
Kottappally Census Town has total administration over 4,715 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.
Kottappally Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kottappally Census Town.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Children | 2,319 | 1,169 | 1,150 |
Literacy | 93.6% | 85.4% | 81.5% |
Scheduled Caste | 571 | 281 | 290 |
Scheduled Tribe | 47 | 17 | 30 |
Illiterate | 3,533 | 1,456 | 2,077 |
Caste-wise Population - Kottappally
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 2.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Kottappally.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Schedule Caste | 571 | 281 | 290 |
Schedule Tribe | 47 | 17 | 30 |
Religion-wise Population - Kottappally
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kottappally is 12,736 which is 60.16% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kottappally is 8,377 which is 39.57% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Kottappally as per Census 2011.
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
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Hindu | 12,736 | (60.16%) | 6,168 | 6,568 |
Muslim | 8,377 | (39.57%) | 3,767 | 4,610 |
Christian | 39 | (0.18%) | 19 | 20 |
Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
Buddhist | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
Jain | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
Other Religion | 6 | (0.03%) | 2 | 4 |
No Religion Specified | 9 | (0.04%) | 3 | 6 |
Literacy Rate - Kottappally
The total literacy rate of Kottappally was 93.56% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 17,636 literates, males were 8,505 while females were 9,131. Also the male literacy rate was 96.74% and the female literacy rate was 90.78% in Kottappally.
Kottappally | Kerala | |
---|---|---|
Female | 90.78% | 92.07% |
Male | 96.74% | 96.11% |
Total | 93.56% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Kottappally
The Sex Ratio of Kottappally is 1,125. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,125 females in Kottappally. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 984 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,125 ) of Kottappally.
Child Population - Kottappally
According to Census 2011, there were 2,319 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Kottappally. Out of which 1,169 were male while 1,150 were female.
Working Population - Kottappally
In Kottappally Census Town out of total population, 5,526 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 5,526 workers engaged in Main Work, 91 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 526 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 3,985 | 3,377 | 608 |
Cultivators | 91 | 67 | 24 |
Agriculture Labourer | 526 | 415 | 111 |
Household Industries | 38 | 32 | 6 |
Other Workers | 3,330 | 2,863 | 467 |
Marginal Workers | 1,541 | 1,074 | 467 |
Non Working | 15,643 | 5,510 | 10,133 |
Kottappally Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kottappally 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 | 21,169 | 83.3% | 1,125 |
Map of Kottappally, Kozhikode, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kottappally, Kozhikode, Kerala - Wikipedia