Kunnathunad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kunnathunad Tehsil has a population of 4.69 Lac (4,69,164) with 2.33 Lac (2,33,156) males and 2.36 Lac (2,36,008) females.The sex ratio in Kunnathunad is 1013, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 45.41 k (45,412) which is 9.68% of Kunnathunad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kunnathunad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ernakulam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Kunnathunad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kunnathunad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.04 Lac (5,03,572), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kunnathunad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.53 Lac.
Kunnathunad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kunnathunad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.06 Lac (5,05,586), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kunnathunad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.54 Lac.
Kunnathunad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kunnathunad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.13 Lac (2,12,640), accounting for 45.32% of the Kunnathunad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,05,189), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,451).
Kunnathunad Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kunnathunad Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,037), accounting for 35.39% of the Kunnathunad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 82.26 k (82,263), and the Christian female population is around 83.77 k (83,774).
Kunnathunad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,12,640 | 45.32% |
| Christian | 1,66,037 | 35.39% |
| Muslim | 89,901 | 19.16% |
| Religion not stated | 419 | 0.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 65 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 41 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKunnathunad Urban Population
The Urban population of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 2.03 Lac (2,03,064), with 1.01 Lac (1,01,242) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,822) being females, making up 43.28% of the Kunnathunad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnathunad Rural Population
The Rural population of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 2.66 Lac (2,66,100), with 1.32 Lac (1,31,914) being males and 1.34 Lac (1,34,186) being females, making up 56.72% of the Kunnathunad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnathunad Literacy Rate
Kunnathunad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.84% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 96.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 92.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kunnathunad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.78%, while in the rural regions of Kunnathunad Tehsil, it is around 94.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kunnathunad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.84 | 96.78 | 92.93 |
| Urban Area | 94.78 | 96.74 | 92.85 |
| Rural Area | 94.88 | 96.82 | 92.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kunnathunad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.41 | 96.43 | 92.44 |
| Christian | 96.72 | 98.04 | 95.43 |
| Muslim | 92.27 | 95.27 | 89.22 |
| Religion not stated | 89.83 | 89.13 | 90.59 |
Kunnathunad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kunnathunad Tehsil is 52.42 k (52,416) with 25.72 k (25,720) males and 26.70 k (26,696) females, which is 11.17% of Kunnathunad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnathunad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kunnathunad Tehsil is 1.97 k (1,974) with 997 (997) males and 977 (977) females, which is 0.42% of Kunnathunad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kunnathunad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1013 |
| Urban Area | 1006 |
| Rural Area | 1018 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kunnathunad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1022 |
| Christian | 1019 |
| Muslim | 981 |
| Religion not stated | 914 |
Kunnathunad Area & Households
The Total Area of Kunnathunad Tehsil is 464.3 Square KM, with a population density of 1,010 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kunnathunad Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Kunnathunad Tehsil are 15.The Total Number of households in Kunnathunad Tehsil are 1.15 Lac(1,15,490).
Kunnathunad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kunnathunad Tehsil, there are about 1.82 Lac (1,82,447) workers, making up nearly 38.89% of the Kunnathunad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.31 Lac (1,31,289) are male workers, and about 51.16 k (51,158) are female workers.
Kunnathunad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.04 Lac (5,03,572) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.06 Lac (5,05,586) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.07 Lac (5,07,209) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.09 Lac (5,08,580) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.10 Lac (5,09,950) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.11 Lac (5,11,307) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.13 Lac (5,12,678) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.14 Lac (5,13,657) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.14 Lac (5,14,370) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.15 Lac (5,15,084) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.16 Lac (5,15,797) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.16 Lac (5,16,496) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.17 Lac (5,17,210) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kunnathunad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.17 Lac (5,17,210), with a male population of 2.58 Lac (2,57,741) and a female population of 2.60 Lac (2,59,516). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kunnathunad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.