Palayad Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kozhikode, Kerala - Census 2011
Palayad is a Census Town city situated in Vadakara taluka of Kozhikode district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 4,138 families residing in the Palayad city. The total population of Palayad is 18,141 out of which 8,605 are males and 9,536 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Palayad is 1,108.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Palayad city is 1796 which is 10% of the total population. There are 910 male children and 886 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Palayad is 974 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,108).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palayad is 93.3%. Thus Palayad has a lower literacy rate compared to 95.1% of Kozhikode district. The male literacy rate is 96.86% and the female literacy rate is 90.2% in Palayad.
Palayad Census Town has total administration over 4,138 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.
Palayad Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Palayad Census Town.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Children | 1,796 | 910 | 886 |
Literacy | 93.3% | 86.6% | 81.8% |
Scheduled Caste | 1,111 | 543 | 568 |
Scheduled Tribe | 64 | 19 | 45 |
Illiterate | 2,886 | 1,152 | 1,734 |
Caste-wise Population - Palayad
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.4% of total population in Palayad.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Schedule Caste | 1,111 | 543 | 568 |
Schedule Tribe | 64 | 19 | 45 |
Religion-wise Population - Palayad
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Palayad is 12,608 which is 69.5% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Palayad is 5,447 which is 30.03% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Palayad as per Census 2011.
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
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Hindu | 12,608 | (69.5%) | 6,117 | 6,491 |
Muslim | 5,447 | (30.03%) | 2,444 | 3,003 |
Christian | 70 | (0.39%) | 34 | 36 |
Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
No Religion Specified | 16 | (0.09%) | 10 | 6 |
Literacy Rate - Palayad
The total literacy rate of Palayad was 93.33% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 15,255 literates, males were 7,453 while females were 7,802. Also the male literacy rate was 96.86% and the female literacy rate was 90.2% in Palayad.
Palayad | Kerala | |
---|---|---|
Female | 90.2% | 92.07% |
Male | 96.86% | 96.11% |
Total | 93.33% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Palayad
The Sex Ratio of Palayad is 1,108. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,108 females in Palayad. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 974 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,108 ) of Palayad.
Child Population - Palayad
According to Census 2011, there were 1,796 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Palayad. Out of which 910 were male while 886 were female.
Working Population - Palayad
In Palayad Census Town out of total population, 5,090 were engaged in work activities. 85.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,090 workers engaged in Main Work, 79 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 257 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 4,332 | 3,739 | 593 |
Cultivators | 79 | 69 | 10 |
Agriculture Labourer | 257 | 215 | 42 |
Household Industries | 43 | 31 | 12 |
Other Workers | 3,953 | 3,424 | 529 |
Marginal Workers | 758 | 472 | 286 |
Non Working | 13,051 | 4,394 | 8,657 |
Palayad Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Palayad 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 | 18,141 | 84.1% | 1,108 |
Map of Palayad, Kozhikode, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Palayad, Kozhikode, Kerala - Wikipedia