Muzhappilangad Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kannur, Kerala - Census 2011
Muzhappilangad is a Census Town city situated in Kannur taluka of Kannur district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 4,460 families residing in the Muzhappilangad city. The total population of Muzhappilangad is 23,709 out of which 10,965 are males and 12,744 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Muzhappilangad is 1,162.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Muzhappilangad city is 2740 which is 12% of the total population. There are 1381 male children and 1359 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Muzhappilangad is 984 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,162).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muzhappilangad is 96.8%. Thus Muzhappilangad has a higher literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kannur district. The male literacy rate is 98% and the female literacy rate is 95.86% in Muzhappilangad.
Muzhappilangad Census Town has total administration over 4,460 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.
Muzhappilangad Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Muzhappilangad Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,740 | 1,381 | 1,359 |
| Literacy | 96.8% | 85.7% | 85.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 451 | 218 | 233 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 66 | 41 | 25 |
| Illiterate | 3,403 | 1,573 | 1,830 |
Caste-wise Population - Muzhappilangad
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of total population in Muzhappilangad.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 451 | 218 | 233 |
| Schedule Tribe | 66 | 41 | 25 |
Religion-wise Population - Muzhappilangad
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Muzhappilangad is 10,848 which is 45.75% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Muzhappilangad is 12,725 which is 53.67% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Muzhappilangad as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,848 | (45.75%) | 5,112 | 5,736 |
| Muslim | 12,725 | (53.67%) | 5,783 | 6,942 |
| Christian | 76 | (0.32%) | 38 | 38 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
| Jain | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 55 | (0.23%) | 28 | 27 |
Literacy Rate - Muzhappilangad
The total literacy rate of Muzhappilangad was 96.84% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 20,306 literates, males were 9,392 while females were 10,914. Also the male literacy rate was 98% and the female literacy rate was 95.86% in Muzhappilangad.
| Muzhappilangad | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95.86% | 92.07% |
| Male | 98% | 96.11% |
| Total | 96.84% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Muzhappilangad
The Sex Ratio of Muzhappilangad is 1,162. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,162 females in Muzhappilangad. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 984 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,162 ) of Muzhappilangad.
Child Population - Muzhappilangad
According to Census 2011, there were 2,740 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Muzhappilangad. Out of which 1,381 were male while 1,359 were female.
Working Population - Muzhappilangad
In Muzhappilangad Census Town out of total population, 6,744 were engaged in work activities. 87.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,744 workers engaged in Main Work, 32 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 115 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,914 | 5,034 | 880 |
| Cultivators | 32 | 26 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 115 | 90 | 25 |
| Household Industries | 61 | 41 | 20 |
| Other Workers | 5,706 | 4,877 | 829 |
| Marginal Workers | 830 | 471 | 359 |
| Non Working | 16,965 | 5,460 | 11,505 |
Muzhappilangad Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Muzhappilangad is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 23,709 | 85.6% | 1,162 |
Map of Muzhappilangad, Kannur, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Muzhappilangad, Kannur, Kerala - Wikipedia