Kozhenchery Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Pathanamthitta, Kerala - Census 2011
Kozhenchery is a Census Town city situated in Kozhenchery taluka of Pathanamthitta district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,393 families residing in the Kozhenchery city. The total population of Kozhenchery is 12,021 out of which 5,594 are males and 6,427 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kozhenchery is 1,149.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Kozhenchery city is 887 which is 7% of the total population. There are 469 male children and 418 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kozhenchery is 891 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,149).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kozhenchery is 96.6%. Thus Kozhenchery has a higher literacy rate compared to 96.5% of Pathanamthitta district. The male literacy rate is 96.9% and the female literacy rate is 96.29% in Kozhenchery.
Kozhenchery Census Town has total administration over 3,393 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.
Kozhenchery Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kozhenchery Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 887 | 469 | 418 |
| Literacy | 96.6% | 88.8% | 90% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,220 | 621 | 599 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 39 | 26 | 13 |
| Illiterate | 1,269 | 628 | 641 |
Caste-wise Population - Kozhenchery
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of total population in Kozhenchery.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,220 | 621 | 599 |
| Schedule Tribe | 39 | 26 | 13 |
Religion-wise Population - Kozhenchery
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kozhenchery is 5,873 which is 48.86% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kozhenchery is 32 which is 0.27% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Kozhenchery as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,873 | (48.86%) | 2,772 | 3,101 |
| Muslim | 32 | (0.27%) | 14 | 18 |
| Christian | 6,068 | (50.48%) | 2,781 | 3,287 |
| Sikh | 6 | (0.05%) | 5 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.02%) | 2 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 40 | (0.33%) | 20 | 20 |
Literacy Rate - Kozhenchery
The total literacy rate of Kozhenchery was 96.57% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 10,752 literates, males were 4,966 while females were 5,786. Also the male literacy rate was 96.9% and the female literacy rate was 96.29% in Kozhenchery.
| Kozhenchery | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 96.29% | 92.07% |
| Male | 96.9% | 96.11% |
| Total | 96.57% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Kozhenchery
The Sex Ratio of Kozhenchery is 1,149. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,149 females in Kozhenchery. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 891 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,149 ) of Kozhenchery.
Child Population - Kozhenchery
According to Census 2011, there were 887 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Kozhenchery. Out of which 469 were male while 418 were female.
Working Population - Kozhenchery
In Kozhenchery Census Town out of total population, 4,080 were engaged in work activities. 72.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,080 workers engaged in Main Work, 104 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 168 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,952 | 2,042 | 910 |
| Cultivators | 104 | 98 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 168 | 139 | 29 |
| Household Industries | 121 | 96 | 25 |
| Other Workers | 2,559 | 1,709 | 850 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,128 | 659 | 469 |
| Non Working | 7,941 | 2,893 | 5,048 |
Kozhenchery Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kozhenchery is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 12,021 | 89.4% | 1,149 |
Map of Kozhenchery, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kozhenchery, Pathanamthitta, Kerala - Wikipedia