Kochi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kochi Tehsil has a population of 5.08 Lac (5,08,212) with 2.51 Lac (2,51,006) males and 2.57 Lac (2,57,206) females.The sex ratio in Kochi is 1025, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kochi Tehsil is 47.58 k (47,584) which is 9.36% of Kochi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kochi Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kochi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ernakulam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Kochi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kochi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.45 Lac (5,45,484), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kochi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.76 Lac.
Kochi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kochi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.48 Lac (5,47,666), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kochi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.77 Lac.
Kochi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kochi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.12 Lac (2,12,107), accounting for 41.74% of the Kochi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.06 Lac (1,06,244), and the Hindu female population is around 1.06 Lac (1,05,863).
Kochi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kochi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,133), accounting for 41.15% of the Kochi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,515), and the Christian female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,06,618).
Kochi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,12,107 | 41.74% |
| Christian | 2,09,133 | 41.15% |
| Muslim | 84,709 | 16.67% |
| Religion not stated | 869 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 711 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 283 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 219 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 181 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKochi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kochi Tehsil is 3.91 Lac (3,91,191), with 1.94 Lac (1,93,638) being males and 1.98 Lac (1,97,553) being females, making up 76.97% of the Kochi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Kochi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kochi Tehsil is 1.17 Lac (1,17,021), with 57.37 k (57,368) being males and 59.65 k (59,653) being females, making up 23.03% of the Kochi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Kochi Literacy Rate
Kochi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 96.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kochi Tehsil is 97.76 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kochi Tehsil is 95.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kochi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.76%, while in the rural regions of Kochi Tehsil, it is around 96.26%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kochi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96.65 | 97.76 | 95.57 |
| Urban Area | 96.76 | 97.86 | 95.69 |
| Rural Area | 96.26 | 97.41 | 95.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kochi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96.4 | 97.71 | 95.1 |
| Christian | 97.45 | 98.03 | 96.89 |
| Muslim | 95.22 | 97.19 | 93.4 |
| Religion not stated | 95.78 | 97.16 | 94.25 |
Kochi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kochi Tehsil is 32.13 k (32,128) with 15.72 k (15,722) males and 16.41 k (16,406) females, which is 6.32% of Kochi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1044 females for every 1000 males.
Kochi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kochi Tehsil is 1.37 k (1,373) with 690 (690) males and 683 (683) females, which is 0.27% of Kochi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kochi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1025 |
| Urban Area | 1021 |
| Rural Area | 1040 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kochi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Christian | 1041 |
| Muslim | 1067 |
| Religion not stated | 932 |
Kochi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kochi Tehsil is 129.38 Square KM, with a population density of 3,928 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kochi Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kochi Tehsil are 5.The Total Number of households in Kochi Tehsil are 1.22 Lac(1,22,084).
Kochi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kochi Tehsil, there are about 1.91 Lac (1,91,282) workers, making up nearly 37.64% of the Kochi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.46 Lac (1,45,844) are male workers, and about 45.44 k (45,438) are female workers.
Kochi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.45 Lac (5,45,484) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.48 Lac (5,47,666) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.49 Lac (5,49,423) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.51 Lac (5,50,908) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.52 Lac (5,52,393) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.54 Lac (5,53,863) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.55 Lac (5,55,347) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.56 Lac (5,56,408) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.57 Lac (5,57,181) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.58 Lac (5,57,953) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.59 Lac (5,58,726) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.59 Lac (5,59,484) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.60 Lac (5,60,256) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kochi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.60 Lac (5,60,256), with a male population of 2.77 Lac (2,77,473) and a female population of 2.83 Lac (2,82,825). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kochi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.