Panachikkad Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kottayam, Kerala - Census 2011
Panachikkad is a Census Town city situated in Kottayam taluka of Kottayam district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 11,004 families residing in the Panachikkad city. The total population of Panachikkad is 43,595 out of which 21,370 are males and 22,225 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Panachikkad is 1,040.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Panachikkad city is 3546 which is 8% of the total population. There are 1812 male children and 1734 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Panachikkad is 957 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,040).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panachikkad is 97.8%. Thus Panachikkad has a higher literacy rate compared to 97.2% of Kottayam district. The male literacy rate is 98.32% and the female literacy rate is 97.28% in Panachikkad.
Panachikkad Census Town has total administration over 11,004 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.
Panachikkad Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Panachikkad Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 3,546 | 1,812 | 1,734 |
| Literacy | 97.8% | 90% | 89.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,828 | 1,391 | 1,437 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 305 | 152 | 153 |
| Illiterate | 4,432 | 2,140 | 2,292 |
Caste-wise Population - Panachikkad
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.7% of total population in Panachikkad.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,828 | 1,391 | 1,437 |
| Schedule Tribe | 305 | 152 | 153 |
Religion-wise Population - Panachikkad
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Panachikkad is 22,754 which is 52.19% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Panachikkad is 232 which is 0.53% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Panachikkad as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,754 | (52.19%) | 11,196 | 11,558 |
| Muslim | 232 | (0.53%) | 113 | 119 |
| Christian | 20,372 | (46.73%) | 9,948 | 10,424 |
| Sikh | 3 | (0.01%) | 1 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 3 | (0.01%) | 1 | 2 |
| Jain | 2 | (0%) | 1 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 12 | (0.03%) | 8 | 4 |
| No Religion Specified | 217 | (0.5%) | 102 | 115 |
Literacy Rate - Panachikkad
The total literacy rate of Panachikkad was 97.79% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 39,163 literates, males were 19,230 while females were 19,933. Also the male literacy rate was 98.32% and the female literacy rate was 97.28% in Panachikkad.
| Panachikkad | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 97.28% | 92.07% |
| Male | 98.32% | 96.11% |
| Total | 97.79% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Panachikkad
The Sex Ratio of Panachikkad is 1,040. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,040 females in Panachikkad. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 957 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,040 ) of Panachikkad.
Child Population - Panachikkad
According to Census 2011, there were 3,546 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Panachikkad. Out of which 1,812 were male while 1,734 were female.
Working Population - Panachikkad
In Panachikkad Census Town out of total population, 15,226 were engaged in work activities. 86% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 15,226 workers engaged in Main Work, 186 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 786 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 13,087 | 10,223 | 2,864 |
| Cultivators | 186 | 177 | 9 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 786 | 680 | 106 |
| Household Industries | 200 | 140 | 60 |
| Other Workers | 11,915 | 9,226 | 2,689 |
| Marginal Workers | 2,139 | 1,045 | 1,094 |
| Non Working | 28,369 | 10,102 | 18,267 |
Panachikkad Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Panachikkad is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 43,595 | 89.8% | 1,040 |
Map of Panachikkad, Kottayam, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Panachikkad, Kottayam, Kerala - Wikipedia