Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Alappuzha District

Alappuzha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Alappuzha District has a population of 21.28 Lac (21,27,789) with 10.13 Lac (10,13,142) males and 11.15 Lac (11,14,647) females.The sex ratio in Alappuzha is 1101, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Alappuzha District is 1.92 Lac (1,92,046) which is 9.03% of Alappuzha District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Alappuzha District is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Alappuzha District is listed as part of KERALA State in INDIA.

21.28 Lac

Toatl Population

10.13 Lac

Male Population

11.15 Lac

Female Population

Alappuzha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Alappuzha District current estimated population is projected to be 22.84 Lac (22,83,839), indicating a 7.33% increased from Alappuzha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.95 Lac.

Alappuzha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Alappuzha District estimated population is projected to be 22.93 Lac (22,92,973), projecting a 7.76% increased from Alappuzha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.00 Lac.

Alappuzha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Alappuzha District, with a total Hindu population of 14.60 Lac (14,60,447), accounting for 68.64% of the Alappuzha District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.93 Lac (6,92,754), and the Hindu female population is around 7.68 Lac (7,67,693).

Alappuzha Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Alappuzha District, with a total Christian population of 4.35 Lac (4,35,056), accounting for 20.45% of the Alappuzha District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.09 Lac (2,08,936), and the Christian female population is around 2.26 Lac (2,26,120).

Alappuzha Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu14,60,44768.64%
Christian4,35,05620.45%
Muslim2,24,54510.55%
Religion not stated6,9420.33%
Other religions and persuasions3110.01%
Sikh2680.01%
Buddhist1460.01%
Jain740%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Alappuzha Urban Population

The Urban population of Alappuzha District is 11.48 Lac (11,48,146), with 5.48 Lac (5,48,429) being males and 6.00 Lac (5,99,717) being females, making up 53.96% of the Alappuzha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1094 females for every 1000 males.

Alappuzha Rural Population

The Rural population of Alappuzha District is 9.80 Lac (9,79,643), with 4.65 Lac (4,64,713) being males and 5.15 Lac (5,14,930) being females, making up 46.04% of the Alappuzha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1109 females for every 1000 males.

Alappuzha Literacy Rate

Alappuzha District has a literacy rate of 95.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Alappuzha District is 97.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Alappuzha District is 94.24 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Alappuzha District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.68%, while in the rural regions of Alappuzha District, it is around 95.76%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Alappuzha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 95.72 97.36 94.24
Urban Area 95.68 97.46 94.07
Rural Area 95.76 97.24 94.44

Literacy Rate by Religion in Alappuzha

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 95.75 97.47 94.22
Christian 97.07 97.71 96.49
Muslim 92.85 96.04 89.98
Religion not stated 92.8 93.66 92.01

Alappuzha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Alappuzha District is 2.01 Lac (2,01,211) with 97.18 k (97,183) males and 1.04 Lac (1,04,028) females, which is 9.46% of Alappuzha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

Alappuzha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Alappuzha District is 6.57 k (6,574) with 3.18 k (3,175) males and 3.40 k (3,399) females, which is 0.31% of Alappuzha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Alappuzha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1101
Urban Area 1094
Rural Area 1109

Sex Ratio by Religion in Alappuzha

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1109
Christian 1083
Muslim 1086
Religion not stated 1057

Alappuzha Area & Households

The Total Area of Alappuzha District is 1,415 Square KM, with a population density of 1,504 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Alappuzha District are 38 and the Total Number of Villages in Alappuzha District are 52.The Total Number of households in Alappuzha District are 5.36 Lac(5,35,958).

Alappuzha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Alappuzha District, there are about 8.04 Lac (8,04,471) workers, making up nearly 37.81% of the Alappuzha District total population. Out of these, around 5.37 Lac (5,36,738) are male workers, and about 2.68 Lac (2,67,733) are female workers.

Alappuzha - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Alappuzha district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,09,545, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 21,27,789 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 24.75% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 14.09%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Alappuzha District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 5,09,545 to 21,27,789.
  • The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 24.75%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 5.10 Lac ------ ------ 2.57 Lac 2.53 Lac
1911 5.85 Lac 75.55 k 14.8267572 2.94 Lac 2.91 Lac
1921 6.94 Lac 1.08 Lac 18.53445771 3.49 Lac 3.44 Lac
1931 8.65 Lac 1.72 Lac 24.75480796 4.33 Lac 4.32 Lac
1941 9.83 Lac 1.18 Lac 13.63372637 4.91 Lac 4.92 Lac
1951 11.66 Lac 1.83 Lac 18.57851633 5.77 Lac 5.89 Lac
1961 14.04 Lac 2.38 Lac 20.45074603 6.93 Lac 7.11 Lac
1971 16.71 Lac 2.67 Lac 19.01466172 8.25 Lac 8.46 Lac
1981 18.65 Lac 1.94 Lac 11.61793972 9.13 Lac 9.53 Lac
1991 20.01 Lac 1.36 Lac 7.277688285 9.76 Lac 10.25 Lac
2001 21.09 Lac 1.08 Lac 5.393867831 10.15 Lac 10.95 Lac
2011 21.28 Lac 18.63 k 0.883242618 10.13 Lac 11.15 Lac

Historical Population of Alappuzha by Census Year 1901-2011

Alappuzha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 22.84 Lac (22,83,839) 7.33%
2025 22.93 Lac (22,92,973) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 23.00 Lac (23,00,332) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 23.07 Lac (23,06,548) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 23.13 Lac (23,12,765) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 23.19 Lac (23,18,918) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 23.25 Lac (23,25,135) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 23.30 Lac (23,29,575) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 23.33 Lac (23,32,810) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 23.36 Lac (23,36,046) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 23.39 Lac (23,39,281) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 23.42 Lac (23,42,452) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 23.46 Lac (23,45,688) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Alappuzha District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.46 Lac (23,45,688), with a male population of 11.20 Lac (11,19,971) and a female population of 12.26 Lac (12,25,671). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Alappuzha District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Alappuzha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Alappuzha is 21.28 Lac (21,27,789).

The estimated population of Alappuzha in 2024 is approximately 22.84 Lac (22,83,839).

Hindu constitute 68.64% of Alappuzha population, amounting to approximately 14.60 Lac (14,60,447) people.

Christian constitute 20.45% of Alappuzha population, totaling around 4.35 Lac (4,35,056) people.

Hindu: 68.64%, Christian: 20.45%, Muslim: 10.55%, Religion not stated: 0.33%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Alappuzha is 2.01 Lac (9.46%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.57 k (0.31%).

In Alappuzha, 11.48 Lac (53.96%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 9.80 Lac (46.04%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Alappuzha is 95.72%, with male literacy at 97.36% and female literacy at 94.24%.

The sex ratio in Alappuzha is 1101 females for every 1000 males.

Alappuzha population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.24% up to 2036.