Karthikappally Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karthikappally Tehsil has a population of 4.07 Lac (4,06,524) with 1.89 Lac (1,89,185) males and 2.17 Lac (2,17,339) females.The sex ratio in Karthikappally is 1149, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karthikappally Tehsil is 37.19 k (37,191) which is 9.15% of Karthikappally Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karthikappally Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karthikappally Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Alappuzha District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Karthikappally Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karthikappally Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.36 Lac (4,36,338), indicating a 7.33% increased from Karthikappally's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.33 Lac.
Karthikappally Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karthikappally Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.38 Lac (4,38,084), projecting a 7.76% increased from Karthikappally's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.
Karthikappally Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karthikappally Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.08 Lac (3,08,197), accounting for 75.81% of the Karthikappally Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.43 Lac (1,42,826), and the Hindu female population is around 1.65 Lac (1,65,371).
Karthikappally Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karthikappally Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 64.04 k (64,039), accounting for 15.75% of the Karthikappally Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.54 k (30,538), and the Muslim female population is around 33.50 k (33,501).
Karthikappally Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,08,197 | 75.81% |
| Muslim | 64,039 | 15.75% |
| Christian | 32,895 | 8.09% |
| Religion not stated | 1,297 | 0.32% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 42 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarthikappally Urban Population
The Urban population of Karthikappally Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,86,904), with 1.33 Lac (1,33,366) being males and 1.54 Lac (1,53,538) being females, making up 70.57% of the Karthikappally total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1152 females for every 1000 males.
Karthikappally Rural Population
The Rural population of Karthikappally Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,19,620), with 55.82 k (55,819) being males and 63.80 k (63,801) being females, making up 29.43% of the Karthikappally total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1143 females for every 1000 males.
Karthikappally Literacy Rate
Karthikappally Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.75% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karthikappally Tehsil is 96.74 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karthikappally Tehsil is 93.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karthikappally Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95%, while in the rural regions of Karthikappally Tehsil, it is around 94.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karthikappally
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.75 | 96.74 | 93.04 |
| Urban Area | 95 | 96.95 | 93.35 |
| Rural Area | 94.12 | 96.25 | 92.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karthikappally
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.98 | 96.92 | 93.33 |
| Muslim | 92.21 | 95.32 | 89.43 |
| Christian | 97.3 | 97.88 | 96.81 |
| Religion not stated | 93.62 | 93.63 | 93.61 |
Karthikappally Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karthikappally Tehsil is 36.30 k (36,301) with 17.41 k (17,407) males and 18.89 k (18,894) females, which is 8.93% of Karthikappally Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1086 females for every 1000 males.
Karthikappally Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karthikappally Tehsil is 1.16 k (1,162) with 571 (571) males and 591 (591) females, which is 0.29% of Karthikappally Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1036 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karthikappally
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1149 |
| Urban Area | 1152 |
| Rural Area | 1143 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karthikappally
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1158 |
| Muslim | 1098 |
| Christian | 1169 |
| Religion not stated | 1116 |
Karthikappally Area & Households
The Total Area of Karthikappally Tehsil is 221.87 Square KM, with a population density of 1,832 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karthikappally Tehsil are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Karthikappally Tehsil are 6.The Total Number of households in Karthikappally Tehsil are 1.05 Lac(1,04,723).
Karthikappally Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karthikappally Tehsil, there are about 1.45 Lac (1,45,170) workers, making up nearly 35.71% of the Karthikappally Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 95.76 k (95,755) are male workers, and about 49.42 k (49,415) are female workers.
Karthikappally - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.36 Lac (4,36,338) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,084) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.39 Lac (4,39,490) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.41 Lac (4,40,677) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.42 Lac (4,41,865) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.43 Lac (4,43,041) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.44 Lac (4,44,228) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.45 Lac (4,45,077) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.46 Lac (4,45,695) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.46 Lac (4,46,313) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.47 Lac (4,46,931) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.48 Lac (4,47,537) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.48 Lac (4,48,155) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karthikappally Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.48 Lac (4,48,155), with a male population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,134) and a female population of 2.39 Lac (2,38,987). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Karthikappally Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.