Thalassery Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thalassery Tehsil has a population of 9.73 Lac (9,73,131) with 4.56 Lac (4,55,549) males and 5.18 Lac (5,17,582) females.The sex ratio in Thalassery is 1137, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thalassery Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,04,298) which is 10.72% of Thalassery Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thalassery Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thalassery Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kannur District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Thalassery Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thalassery Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.45 Lac (10,44,500), indicating a 7.33% increased from Thalassery's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.55 Lac.
Thalassery Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thalassery Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.49 Lac (10,48,677), projecting a 7.76% increased from Thalassery's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.57 Lac.
Thalassery Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thalassery Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.05 Lac (6,05,058), accounting for 62.18% of the Thalassery Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.86 Lac (2,86,024), and the Hindu female population is around 3.19 Lac (3,19,034).
Thalassery Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thalassery Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.76 Lac (2,76,483), accounting for 28.41% of the Thalassery Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.24 Lac (1,24,256), and the Muslim female population is around 1.52 Lac (1,52,227).
Thalassery Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,05,058 | 62.18% |
| Muslim | 2,76,483 | 28.41% |
| Christian | 87,927 | 9.04% |
| Religion not stated | 2,837 | 0.29% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 362 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 295 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 101 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 68 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThalassery Urban Population
The Urban population of Thalassery Tehsil is 6.18 Lac (6,17,865), with 2.84 Lac (2,84,447) being males and 3.33 Lac (3,33,418) being females, making up 63.49% of the Thalassery total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1173 females for every 1000 males.
Thalassery Rural Population
The Rural population of Thalassery Tehsil is 3.55 Lac (3,55,266), with 1.71 Lac (1,71,102) being males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,164) being females, making up 36.51% of the Thalassery total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1077 females for every 1000 males.
Thalassery Literacy Rate
Thalassery Tehsil has a literacy rate of 95.4% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thalassery Tehsil is 97.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thalassery Tehsil is 93.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thalassery Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.46%, while in the rural regions of Thalassery Tehsil, it is around 93.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thalassery
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95.4 | 97.23 | 93.82 |
| Urban Area | 96.46 | 97.89 | 95.26 |
| Rural Area | 93.55 | 96.13 | 91.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thalassery
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.31 | 97.2 | 93.63 |
| Muslim | 95.04 | 97.11 | 93.43 |
| Christian | 97.31 | 97.97 | 96.66 |
| Religion not stated | 90.1 | 89.98 | 90.2 |
Thalassery Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thalassery Tehsil is 15.76 k (15,762) with 7.63 k (7,632) males and 8.13 k (8,130) females, which is 1.62% of Thalassery Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Thalassery Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thalassery Tehsil is 22.31 k (22,311) with 10.82 k (10,817) males and 11.49 k (11,494) females, which is 2.29% of Thalassery Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1063 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thalassery
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1137 |
| Urban Area | 1173 |
| Rural Area | 1077 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thalassery
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1116 |
| Muslim | 1226 |
| Christian | 1022 |
| Religion not stated | 1083 |
Thalassery Area & Households
The Total Area of Thalassery Tehsil is 1,206.06 Square KM, with a population density of 807 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thalassery Tehsil are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Thalassery Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Thalassery Tehsil are 2.14 Lac(2,13,603).
Thalassery Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thalassery Tehsil, there are about 3.22 Lac (3,21,612) workers, making up nearly 33.05% of the Thalassery Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.38 Lac (2,38,251) are male workers, and about 83.36 k (83,361) are female workers.
Thalassery - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.45 Lac (10,44,500) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 10.49 Lac (10,48,677) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.52 Lac (10,52,043) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.55 Lac (10,54,886) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.58 Lac (10,57,729) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.61 Lac (10,60,543) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.63 Lac (10,63,386) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.65 Lac (10,65,417) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.67 Lac (10,66,896) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.68 Lac (10,68,376) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.70 Lac (10,69,856) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.71 Lac (10,71,306) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.73 Lac (10,72,786) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thalassery Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.73 Lac (10,72,786), with a male population of 5.04 Lac (5,03,584) and a female population of 5.69 Lac (5,69,136). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Thalassery Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.