Krishnapuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Alappuzha, Kerala - Census 2011

Krishnapuram is a Census Town city situated in Karthikappally taluka of Alappuzha district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 6,834 families residing in the Krishnapuram city. The total population of Krishnapuram is 26,705 out of which 12,466 are males and 14,239 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Krishnapuram is 1,142.

The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Krishnapuram city is 2522 which is 9% of the total population. There are 1325 male children and 1197 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Krishnapuram is 903 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,142).

As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishnapuram is 93.7%. Thus Krishnapuram has a lower literacy rate compared to 95.7% of Alappuzha district. The male literacy rate is 96.1% and the female literacy rate is 91.57% in Krishnapuram.

Population
26,705
Literacy
93.7%
Sex Ratio
1,142

Krishnapuram Census Town has total administration over 6,834 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.

Krishnapuram Census Town

As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Krishnapuram Census Town.

Total Male Female
Children 2,522 1,325 1,197
Literacy 93.7% 85.9% 83.9%
Scheduled Caste 2,802 1,359 1,443
Scheduled Tribe 124 58 66
Illiterate 4,056 1,760 2,296

Caste-wise Population - Krishnapuram

Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.5% of total population in Krishnapuram.

Total Male Female
Schedule Caste 2,802 1,359 1,443
Schedule Tribe 124 58 66

Religion-wise Population - Krishnapuram

As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Krishnapuram is 18,719 which is 70.1% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Krishnapuram is 6,630 which is 24.83% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Krishnapuram as per Census 2011.

Religion Total Male Female
Hindu 18,719 (70.1%) 8,717 10,002
Muslim 6,630 (24.83%) 3,139 3,491
Christian 1,272 (4.76%) 570 702
Sikh 5 (0.02%) 2 3
Buddhist 1 (0%) 0 1
Jain 0 (0%) 0 0
Other Religion 2 (0.01%) 1 1
No Religion Specified 76 (0.28%) 37 39

Literacy Rate - Krishnapuram

The total literacy rate of Krishnapuram was 93.66% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 22,649 literates, males were 10,706 while females were 11,943. Also the male literacy rate was 96.1% and the female literacy rate was 91.57% in Krishnapuram.

  Krishnapuram Kerala
Female 91.57% 92.07%
Male 96.1% 96.11%
Total 93.66% 94%

Sex Ratio - Krishnapuram

The Sex Ratio of Krishnapuram is 1,142. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,142 females in Krishnapuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 903 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,142 ) of Krishnapuram.


Child Population - Krishnapuram

According to Census 2011, there were 2,522 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Krishnapuram. Out of which 1,325 were male while 1,197 were female.


Working Population - Krishnapuram

In Krishnapuram Census Town out of total population, 9,024 were engaged in work activities. 67.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 32.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 9,024 workers engaged in Main Work, 73 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 203 were Agricultural labourers.

Total Male Female
Main Workers 6,053 4,712 1,341
Cultivators 73 68 5
Agriculture Labourer 203 157 46
Household Industries 115 93 22
Other Workers 5,662 4,394 1,268
Marginal Workers 2,971 1,635 1,336
Non Working 17,681 6,119 11,562

Krishnapuram Wards

A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Krishnapuram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.

# Ward Population Literacy Sex Ratio
1 Ward No - 1 26,705 84.8% 1,142

Map of Krishnapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala


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