Cherthala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Cherthala Tehsil has a population of 5.43 Lac (5,42,657) with 2.66 Lac (2,65,583) males and 2.77 Lac (2,77,074) females.The sex ratio in Cherthala is 1044, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cherthala Tehsil is 48.36 k (48,358) which is 8.91% of Cherthala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cherthala Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Cherthala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Alappuzha District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Cherthala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Cherthala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.82 Lac (5,82,455), indicating a 7.33% increased from Cherthala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.97 Lac.
Cherthala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Cherthala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.85 Lac (5,84,785), projecting a 7.76% increased from Cherthala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.98 Lac.
Cherthala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cherthala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.93 Lac (3,92,947), accounting for 72.41% of the Cherthala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.92 Lac (1,91,571), and the Hindu female population is around 2.01 Lac (2,01,376).
Cherthala Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Cherthala Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,230), accounting for 21.05% of the Cherthala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 56.61 k (56,613), and the Christian female population is around 57.62 k (57,617).
Cherthala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,92,947 | 72.41% |
| Christian | 1,14,230 | 21.05% |
| Muslim | 33,712 | 6.21% |
| Religion not stated | 1,615 | 0.3% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 59 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 48 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 38 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCherthala Urban Population
The Urban population of Cherthala Tehsil is 3.49 Lac (3,49,012), with 1.71 Lac (1,70,560) being males and 1.78 Lac (1,78,452) being females, making up 64.32% of the Cherthala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1047 females for every 1000 males.
Cherthala Rural Population
The Rural population of Cherthala Tehsil is 1.94 Lac (1,93,645), with 95.02 k (95,023) being males and 98.62 k (98,622) being females, making up 35.68% of the Cherthala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Cherthala Literacy Rate
Cherthala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 95.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cherthala Tehsil is 97.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cherthala Tehsil is 93.47 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cherthala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.56%, while in the rural regions of Cherthala Tehsil, it is around 95.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cherthala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95.46 | 97.55 | 93.47 |
| Urban Area | 95.56 | 97.73 | 93.5 |
| Rural Area | 95.27 | 97.22 | 93.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cherthala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.4 | 97.69 | 93.24 |
| Christian | 96.27 | 97.2 | 95.36 |
| Muslim | 93.37 | 97.12 | 89.79 |
| Religion not stated | 95.51 | 98.06 | 93.37 |
Cherthala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cherthala Tehsil is 46.02 k (46,023) with 22.38 k (22,377) males and 23.65 k (23,646) females, which is 8.48% of Cherthala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1057 females for every 1000 males.
Cherthala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cherthala Tehsil is 2.36 k (2,357) with 1.13 k (1,127) males and 1.23 k (1,230) females, which is 0.43% of Cherthala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1092 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cherthala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1044 |
| Urban Area | 1047 |
| Rural Area | 1038 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cherthala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1052 |
| Christian | 1018 |
| Muslim | 1036 |
| Religion not stated | 1154 |
Cherthala Area & Households
The Total Area of Cherthala Tehsil is 323.87 Square KM, with a population density of 1,676 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cherthala Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Cherthala Tehsil are 8.The Total Number of households in Cherthala Tehsil are 1.33 Lac(1,32,772).
Cherthala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cherthala Tehsil, there are about 2.48 Lac (2,48,050) workers, making up nearly 45.71% of the Cherthala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.55 Lac (1,54,632) are male workers, and about 93.42 k (93,418) are female workers.
Cherthala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.82 Lac (5,82,455) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.85 Lac (5,84,785) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.87 Lac (5,86,662) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.88 Lac (5,88,247) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.90 Lac (5,89,832) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.91 Lac (5,91,402) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.93 Lac (5,92,987) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.94 Lac (5,94,120) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.95 Lac (5,94,945) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.96 Lac (5,95,770) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.97 Lac (5,96,595) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.97 Lac (5,97,404) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.98 Lac (5,98,229) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cherthala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.98 Lac (5,98,229), with a male population of 2.94 Lac (2,93,587) and a female population of 3.05 Lac (3,04,672). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Cherthala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.