Pallichal Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Census 2011
Pallichal is a Census Town city situated in Neyyattinkara taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 13,762 families residing in the Pallichal city. The total population of Pallichal is 53,861 out of which 26,490 are males and 27,371 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Pallichal is 1,033.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Pallichal city is 4844 which is 9% of the total population. There are 2454 male children and 2390 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Pallichal is 974 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,033).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pallichal is 93.1%. Thus Pallichal has a higher literacy rate compared to 93% of Thiruvananthapuram district. The male literacy rate is 95.16% and the female literacy rate is 91.19% in Pallichal.
Pallichal Census Town has total administration over 13,762 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.
Pallichal Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Pallichal Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 4,844 | 2,454 | 2,390 |
| Literacy | 93.1% | 86.3% | 83.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 6,915 | 3,425 | 3,490 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 98 | 54 | 44 |
| Illiterate | 8,209 | 3,618 | 4,591 |
Caste-wise Population - Pallichal
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Pallichal.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 6,915 | 3,425 | 3,490 |
| Schedule Tribe | 98 | 54 | 44 |
Religion-wise Population - Pallichal
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Pallichal is 41,758 which is 77.53% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Pallichal is 4,963 which is 9.21% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Pallichal as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 41,758 | (77.53%) | 20,484 | 21,274 |
| Muslim | 4,963 | (9.21%) | 2,461 | 2,502 |
| Christian | 7,015 | (13.02%) | 3,479 | 3,536 |
| Sikh | 16 | (0.03%) | 10 | 6 |
| Buddhist | 3 | (0.01%) | 1 | 2 |
| Jain | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 6 | (0.01%) | 3 | 3 |
| No Religion Specified | 99 | (0.18%) | 51 | 48 |
Literacy Rate - Pallichal
The total literacy rate of Pallichal was 93.14% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 45,652 literates, males were 22,872 while females were 22,780. Also the male literacy rate was 95.16% and the female literacy rate was 91.19% in Pallichal.
| Pallichal | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 91.19% | 92.07% |
| Male | 95.16% | 96.11% |
| Total | 93.14% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Pallichal
The Sex Ratio of Pallichal is 1,033. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,033 females in Pallichal. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 974 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,033 ) of Pallichal.
Child Population - Pallichal
According to Census 2011, there were 4,844 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Pallichal. Out of which 2,454 were male while 2,390 were female.
Working Population - Pallichal
In Pallichal Census Town out of total population, 19,098 were engaged in work activities. 71.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 28.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 19,098 workers engaged in Main Work, 91 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 477 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 13,619 | 10,725 | 2,894 |
| Cultivators | 91 | 72 | 19 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 477 | 414 | 63 |
| Household Industries | 317 | 194 | 123 |
| Other Workers | 12,734 | 10,045 | 2,689 |
| Marginal Workers | 5,479 | 3,730 | 1,749 |
| Non Working | 34,763 | 12,035 | 22,728 |
Pallichal Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Pallichal is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 53,861 | 84.8% | 1,033 |
Map of Pallichal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Pallichal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Wikipedia