Kanayannur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanayannur Tehsil has a population of 8.51 Lac (8,51,406) with 4.19 Lac (4,18,609) males and 4.33 Lac (4,32,797) females.The sex ratio in Kanayannur is 1034, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanayannur Tehsil is 75.90 k (75,904) which is 8.92% of Kanayannur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanayannur Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanayannur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ernakulam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Kanayannur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanayannur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.14 Lac (9,13,848), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kanayannur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.64 Lac.
Kanayannur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanayannur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.18 Lac (9,17,503), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kanayannur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.66 Lac.
Kanayannur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanayannur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.53 Lac (4,52,646), accounting for 53.16% of the Kanayannur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.23 Lac (2,22,695), and the Hindu female population is around 2.30 Lac (2,29,951).
Kanayannur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kanayannur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.94 Lac (2,93,617), accounting for 34.49% of the Kanayannur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.44 Lac (1,43,618), and the Christian female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,49,999).
Kanayannur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,52,646 | 53.16% |
| Christian | 2,93,617 | 34.49% |
| Muslim | 1,01,414 | 11.91% |
| Religion not stated | 2,410 | 0.28% |
| Jain | 410 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 384 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 348 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 177 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanayannur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanayannur Tehsil is 8.18 Lac (8,18,432), with 4.02 Lac (4,02,466) being males and 4.16 Lac (4,15,966) being females, making up 96.13% of the Kanayannur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Kanayannur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanayannur Tehsil is 32.97 k (32,974), with 16.14 k (16,143) being males and 16.83 k (16,831) being females, making up 3.87% of the Kanayannur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Kanayannur Literacy Rate
Kanayannur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 97.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanayannur Tehsil is 98.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanayannur Tehsil is 96.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanayannur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 97.16%, while in the rural regions of Kanayannur Tehsil, it is around 96.01%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanayannur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97.12 | 98.23 | 96.05 |
| Urban Area | 97.16 | 98.24 | 96.12 |
| Rural Area | 96.01 | 97.95 | 94.15 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanayannur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96.75 | 98 | 95.54 |
| Christian | 98.31 | 98.85 | 97.81 |
| Muslim | 95.28 | 97.49 | 93.09 |
| Religion not stated | 94.72 | 97.05 | 92.71 |
Kanayannur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanayannur Tehsil is 63.54 k (63,536) with 31.13 k (31,125) males and 32.41 k (32,411) females, which is 7.46% of Kanayannur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Kanayannur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanayannur Tehsil is 3.40 k (3,402) with 1.72 k (1,719) males and 1.68 k (1,683) females, which is 0.4% of Kanayannur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanayannur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1034 |
| Urban Area | 1034 |
| Rural Area | 1043 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanayannur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1033 |
| Christian | 1045 |
| Muslim | 1010 |
| Religion not stated | 1141 |
Kanayannur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanayannur Tehsil is 303.06 Square KM, with a population density of 2,809 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanayannur Tehsil are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanayannur Tehsil are 5.The Total Number of households in Kanayannur Tehsil are 2.17 Lac(2,16,544).
Kanayannur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanayannur Tehsil, there are about 3.25 Lac (3,24,640) workers, making up nearly 38.13% of the Kanayannur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.34 Lac (2,34,319) are male workers, and about 90.32 k (90,321) are female workers.
Kanayannur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.14 Lac (9,13,848) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.18 Lac (9,17,503) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.20 Lac (9,20,447) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.23 Lac (9,22,934) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.25 Lac (9,25,422) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.28 Lac (9,27,884) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.30 Lac (9,30,372) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.32 Lac (9,32,148) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.33 Lac (9,33,443) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.35 Lac (9,34,737) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.36 Lac (9,36,032) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.37 Lac (9,37,301) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.39 Lac (9,38,595) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanayannur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.39 Lac (9,38,595), with a male population of 4.63 Lac (4,62,749) and a female population of 4.76 Lac (4,75,906). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kanayannur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.