Villages In Devikulam Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Devikulam Population in 2025

In 2025, Devikulam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,411), indicating a 7.76% increased from Devikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.08 k, and the estimated female population is 95.34 k.

Devikulam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Devikulam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.92 Lac (1,92,025), projecting a 8.11% increased from Devikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 96.39 k, and the estimated female population is 95.64 k.

Devikulam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Devikulam Tehsil has a population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,621) with 89.04 k (89,040) males and 88.58 k (88,581) females.The sex ratio in Devikulam is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Devikulam Tehsil is 17.09 k (17,091) which is 9.62% of Devikulam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Devikulam Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Devikulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Idukki District in the state of KERALA in India.

1.78 Lac

Total Population

89.04 k

Male Population

88.58 k

Female Population

Devikulam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Devikulam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.12 Lac (1,12,274), accounting for 63.21% of the Devikulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.23 k (56,230), and the Hindu female population is around 56.04 k (56,044).

Devikulam Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Devikulam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 54.17 k (54,167), accounting for 30.5% of the Devikulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 27.19 k (27,192), and the Christian female population is around 26.98 k (26,975).

Devikulam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,12,27463.21%
Christian54,16730.5%
Muslim10,7946.08%
Religion not stated2940.17%
Other religions and persuasions360.02%
Buddhist240.01%
Sikh220.01%
Jain100.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Devikulam Urban Population

The Urban population of Devikulam Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Devikulam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Devikulam Rural Population

The Rural population of Devikulam Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,77,621), with 89.04 k (89,040) being males and 88.58 k (88,581) being females, making up 100% of the Devikulam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Devikulam Literacy Rate

Devikulam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.29% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Devikulam Tehsil is 90.86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Devikulam Tehsil is 81.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Devikulam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Devikulam Tehsil, it is around 86.29%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Devikulam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.29 90.86 81.72
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 86.29 90.86 81.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Devikulam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.97 87.67 76.23
Christian 94.41 96.77 92.05
Muslim 90.4 94.21 86.66
Religion not stated 80.67 87.39 74.8

Devikulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Devikulam Tehsil is 49.14 k (49,136) with 24.51 k (24,507) males and 24.63 k (24,629) females, which is 27.66% of Devikulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Devikulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Devikulam Tehsil is 19.13 k (19,127) with 9.64 k (9,644) males and 9.48 k (9,483) females, which is 10.77% of Devikulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Devikulam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 995
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 995

Sex Ratio by Religion in Devikulam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 997
Christian 993
Muslim 993
Religion not stated 1056

Devikulam Area & Households

The Total Area of Devikulam Tehsil is 1,052.09 Square KM, with a population density of 169 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Devikulam Tehsil are 12.The Total Number of households in Devikulam Tehsil are 45.48 k(45,480).

Devikulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Devikulam Tehsil, there are about 88.25 k (88,246) workers, making up nearly 49.68% of the Devikulam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.41 k (53,411) are male workers, and about 34.84 k (34,835) are female workers.

Devikulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.91 Lac (1,91,411) 7.76%
2026 1.92 Lac (1,92,025) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 1.93 Lac (1,92,544) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 1.93 Lac (1,93,063) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 1.94 Lac (1,93,576) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 1.94 Lac (1,94,095) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 1.94 Lac (1,94,466) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 1.95 Lac (1,94,736) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 1.95 Lac (1,95,006) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 1.95 Lac (1,95,276) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 1.96 Lac (1,95,541) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 1.96 Lac (1,95,811) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Devikulam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.96 Lac (1,95,811), with a male population of 98.43 k (98,429) and a female population of 97.41 k (97,405). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Devikulam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.

Devikulam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Devikulam is 1.78 Lac (1,77,621).

Hindu constitute 63.21% of Devikulam population, amounting to approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,274) people.

Christian constitute 30.5% of Devikulam population, totaling around 54.17 k (54,167) people.

Hindu: 63.21%, Christian: 30.5%, Muslim: 6.08%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Devikulam is 49.14 k (27.66%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 19.13 k (10.77%).

In Devikulam, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.78 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Devikulam is 86.29%, with male literacy at 90.86% and female literacy at 81.72%.

The sex ratio in Devikulam is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Devikulam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.23% up to 2036.