Purakkad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purakkad Village has a population of 29.78 k (29,782) with 14.38 k (14,383) males and 15.40 k (15,399) females.The sex ratio in Purakkad is 1071, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purakkad Village is 2.96 k (2,957) which is 9.93% of Purakkad Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purakkad Village is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purakkad village is listed as part of the Ambalappuzha Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Alappuzha District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

29.78 k

Toatl Population

14.38 k

Male Population

15.40 k

Female Population

Purakkad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purakkad Village current estimated population is projected to be 31.97 k (31,967), indicating a 7.33% increased from Purakkad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.46 k, and the estimated female population is 16.51 k.

Purakkad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purakkad Village estimated population is projected to be 32.10 k (32,095), projecting a 7.76% increased from Purakkad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.52 k, and the estimated female population is 16.58 k.

Purakkad Literacy Rate

Purakkad Village has a literacy rate of 95.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purakkad Village is 96.94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purakkad Village is 93.65 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purakkad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 95.23 96.94 93.65
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 95.23 96.94 93.65

Purakkad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purakkad Village is 1.70 k (1,695) with 811 (811) males and 884 (884) females, which is 5.69% of Purakkad Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1091 females for every 1000 males.

Purakkad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purakkad Village is 132 (132) with 68 (68) males and 64 (64) females, which is 0.44% of Purakkad Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purakkad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1071
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1071

Purakkad Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purakkad Village are 7.22 k(7,219).

Purakkad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purakkad Village, there are about 12.46 k (12,462) workers, making up nearly 41.84% of the Purakkad Village total population. Out of these, around 7.87 k (7,873) are male workers, and about 4.59 k (4,589) are female workers.

Purakkad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 31.97 k (31,967) 7.33%
2025 32.10 k (32,095) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 32.20 k (32,198) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 32.29 k (32,285) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 32.37 k (32,372) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 32.46 k (32,458) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 32.55 k (32,545) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 32.61 k (32,607) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 32.65 k (32,652) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 32.70 k (32,697) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 32.74 k (32,743) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 32.79 k (32,787) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 32.83 k (32,832) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purakkad Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 32.83 k (32,832), with a male population of 15.90 k (15,900) and a female population of 16.93 k (16,933). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Purakkad Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Purakkad Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kalavoor 29,808
2 Aryad South (Part) 0
3 Mullakkal (Part) 497
4 Ambalappuzha 33,939
5 Karumady 13,137

Purakkad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purakkad is 29.78 k (29,782).

The estimated population of Purakkad in 2024 is approximately 31.97 k (31,967).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purakkad is 1.70 k (5.69%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 132 (0.44%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purakkad is 95.23%, with male literacy at 96.94% and female literacy at 93.65%.

The sex ratio in Purakkad is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

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