Pothanikkad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pothanikkad Village has a population of 19.31 k (19,309) with 9.62 k (9,620) males and 9.69 k (9,689) females.The sex ratio in Pothanikkad is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pothanikkad Village is 2.04 k (2,038) which is 10.55% of Pothanikkad Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pothanikkad Village is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pothanikkad village is listed as part of the Kothamangalam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ernakulam District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Pothanikkad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pothanikkad Village current estimated population is projected to be 20.73 k (20,726), indicating a 7.33% increased from Pothanikkad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.34 k, and the estimated female population is 10.39 k.
Pothanikkad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pothanikkad Village estimated population is projected to be 20.81 k (20,808), projecting a 7.76% increased from Pothanikkad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.38 k, and the estimated female population is 10.43 k.
Pothanikkad Literacy Rate
Pothanikkad Village has a literacy rate of 94.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pothanikkad Village is 96.89 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pothanikkad Village is 92.26 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pothanikkad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.56 | 96.89 | 92.26 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 94.56 | 96.89 | 92.26 |
Pothanikkad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pothanikkad Village is 948 (948) with 474 (474) males and 474 (474) females, which is 4.91% of Pothanikkad Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Pothanikkad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pothanikkad Village is 50 (50) with 25 (25) males and 25 (25) females, which is 0.26% of Pothanikkad Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pothanikkad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1008 |
Pothanikkad Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pothanikkad Village are 4.59 k(4,587).
Pothanikkad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pothanikkad Village, there are about 7.28 k (7,277) workers, making up nearly 37.69% of the Pothanikkad Village total population. Out of these, around 5.19 k (5,192) are male workers, and about 2.09 k (2,085) are female workers.
Pothanikkad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.73 k (20,726) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.81 k (20,808) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 20.88 k (20,875) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.93 k (20,932) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.99 k (20,988) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 21.04 k (21,044) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 21.10 k (21,100) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 21.14 k (21,141) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 21.17 k (21,170) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 21.20 k (21,199) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 21.23 k (21,229) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 21.26 k (21,257) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 21.29 k (21,287) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pothanikkad Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.29 k (21,287), with a male population of 10.64 k (10,635) and a female population of 10.66 k (10,655). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Pothanikkad Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Pothanikkad Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuttampuzha | 24,799 |
| 2 | Keerampara | 12,258 |
| 3 | Kuttamangalam | 17,400 |
| 4 | Neriamangalam | 15,994 |
| 5 | Kedavoor | 15,336 |
| 6 | Varappetty | 18,867 |