Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Idukki District

Idukki Population

As per the 2011 Census, Idukki District has a population of 11.09 Lac (11,08,974) with 5.53 Lac (5,52,808) males and 5.56 Lac (5,56,166) females.The sex ratio in Idukki is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Idukki District is 1.06 Lac (1,05,641) which is 9.53% of Idukki District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Idukki District is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Idukki District is listed as part of KERALA State in INDIA.

11.09 Lac

Toatl Population

5.53 Lac

Male Population

5.56 Lac

Female Population

Idukki Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Idukki District current estimated population is projected to be 11.90 Lac (11,90,305), indicating a 7.33% increased from Idukki 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.96 Lac.

Idukki Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Idukki District estimated population is projected to be 11.95 Lac (11,95,066), projecting a 7.76% increased from Idukki 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.99 Lac.

Idukki Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Idukki District, with a total Hindu population of 5.42 Lac (5,41,854), accounting for 48.86% of the Idukki District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.69 Lac (2,69,356), and the Hindu female population is around 2.72 Lac (2,72,498).

Idukki Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Idukki District, with a total Christian population of 4.82 Lac (4,81,507), accounting for 43.42% of the Idukki District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.41 Lac (2,40,914), and the Christian female population is around 2.41 Lac (2,40,593).

Idukki Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,41,85448.86%
Christian4,81,50743.42%
Muslim82,2067.41%
Religion not stated2,6900.24%
Other religions and persuasions3840.03%
Buddhist1890.02%
Sikh1000.01%
Jain440%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Idukki Urban Population

The Urban population of Idukki District is 52.05 k (52,045), with 25.56 k (25,563) being males and 26.48 k (26,482) being females, making up 4.69% of the Idukki total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1036 females for every 1000 males.

Idukki Rural Population

The Rural population of Idukki District is 10.57 Lac (10,56,929), with 5.27 Lac (5,27,245) being males and 5.30 Lac (5,29,684) being females, making up 95.31% of the Idukki total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Idukki Literacy Rate

Idukki District has a literacy rate of 91.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Idukki District is 94.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Idukki District is 89.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Idukki District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.6%, while in the rural regions of Idukki District, it is around 91.82%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Idukki

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 91.99 94.56 89.45
Urban Area 95.6 96.95 94.29
Rural Area 91.82 94.45 89.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Idukki

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.46 92.1 84.89
Christian 95.91 97.18 94.64
Muslim 92.46 95.55 89.45
Religion not stated 85.89 87.04 84.8

Idukki Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Idukki District is 1.45 Lac (1,45,486) with 72.40 k (72,399) males and 73.09 k (73,087) females, which is 13.12% of Idukki District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Idukki Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Idukki District is 55.82 k (55,815) with 28.00 k (27,995) males and 27.82 k (27,820) females, which is 5.03% of Idukki District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Idukki

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1007
Urban Area 1036
Rural Area 1005

Sex Ratio by Religion in Idukki

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1012
Christian 999
Muslim 1014
Religion not stated 1029

Idukki Area & Households

The Total Area of Idukki District is 4,356 Square KM, with a population density of 255 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Idukki District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Idukki District are 64.The Total Number of households in Idukki District are 2.80 Lac(2,79,812).

Idukki Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Idukki District, there are about 5.16 Lac (5,16,363) workers, making up nearly 46.56% of the Idukki District total population. Out of these, around 3.32 Lac (3,31,710) are male workers, and about 1.85 Lac (1,84,653) are female workers.

Idukki - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Idukki district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 47,666, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 11,08,974 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1911. The growth rate of 108.88% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 2011 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 36.68%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Idukki District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 47,666 to 11,08,974.
  • The year 1911 stands out with a growth rate of 108.88%.
  • The year 2011 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 47.67 k ------ ------ 25.93 k 21.74 k
1911 99.56 k 51.90 k 108.8784459 54.05 k 45.51 k
1921 1.09 Lac 9.19 k 9.227230726 58.77 k 49.99 k
1931 1.88 Lac 78.93 k 72.57772342 1.02 Lac 85.32 k
1941 2.44 Lac 56.62 k 30.16624041 1.30 Lac 1.14 Lac
1951 3.31 Lac 87.13 k 35.66411239 1.74 Lac 1.58 Lac
1961 5.75 Lac 2.43 Lac 73.4477494 3.00 Lac 2.75 Lac
1971 7.58 Lac 1.83 Lac 31.89073905 3.91 Lac 3.67 Lac
1981 9.55 Lac 1.97 Lac 25.99364783 4.87 Lac 4.69 Lac
1991 10.55 Lac 99.78 k 10.44574092 5.34 Lac 5.21 Lac
2001 11.29 Lac 74.20 k 7.03283246 5.67 Lac 5.63 Lac
2011 11.09 Lac -20.25 k -1.793005975 5.53 Lac 5.56 Lac

Historical Population of Idukki by Census Year 1901-2011

Idukki - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.90 Lac (11,90,305) 7.33%
2025 11.95 Lac (11,95,066) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 11.99 Lac (11,98,901) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 12.02 Lac (12,02,141) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 12.05 Lac (12,05,381) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 12.09 Lac (12,08,588) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 12.12 Lac (12,11,828) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 12.14 Lac (12,14,142) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 12.16 Lac (12,15,829) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 12.18 Lac (12,17,515) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 12.19 Lac (12,19,201) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 12.21 Lac (12,20,854) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 12.23 Lac (12,22,540) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Idukki District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.23 Lac (12,22,540), with a male population of 6.11 Lac (6,11,098) and a female population of 6.12 Lac (6,11,563). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Idukki District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Idukki Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Idukki is 11.09 Lac (11,08,974).

The estimated population of Idukki in 2024 is approximately 11.90 Lac (11,90,305).

Hindu constitute 48.86% of Idukki population, amounting to approximately 5.42 Lac (5,41,854) people.

Christian constitute 43.42% of Idukki population, totaling around 4.82 Lac (4,81,507) people.

Hindu: 48.86%, Christian: 43.42%, Muslim: 7.41%, Religion not stated: 0.24%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Idukki is 1.45 Lac (13.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 55.82 k (5.03%).

In Idukki , 52.05 k (4.69%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.57 Lac (95.31%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Idukki is 91.99%, with male literacy at 94.56% and female literacy at 89.45%.

The sex ratio in Idukki is 1007 females for every 1000 males.

Idukki population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.24% up to 2036.