Kanichar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanichar Village has a population of 15.79 k (15,789) with 7.78 k (7,778) males and 8.01 k (8,011) females.The sex ratio in Kanichar is 1030, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanichar Village is 1.51 k (1,508) which is 9.55% of Kanichar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanichar Village is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanichar village is listed as part of the Thalassery Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kannur District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

15.79 k

Toatl Population

7.78 k

Male Population

8.01 k

Female Population

Kanichar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanichar Village current estimated population is projected to be 16.95 k (16,947), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kanichar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.36 k, and the estimated female population is 8.59 k.

Kanichar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanichar Village estimated population is projected to be 17.02 k (17,015), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kanichar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.39 k, and the estimated female population is 8.62 k.

Kanichar Literacy Rate

Kanichar Village has a literacy rate of 93.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanichar Village is 95.1 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanichar Village is 91.22 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanichar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 93.12 95.1 91.22
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 93.12 95.1 91.22

Kanichar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanichar Village is 244 (244) with 108 (108) males and 136 (136) females, which is 1.55% of Kanichar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1260 females for every 1000 males.

Kanichar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanichar Village is 1.84 k (1,835) with 878 (878) males and 957 (957) females, which is 11.62% of Kanichar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1090 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanichar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1030
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1030

Kanichar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kanichar Village are 3.84 k(3,838).

Kanichar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanichar Village, there are about 6.54 k (6,538) workers, making up nearly 41.41% of the Kanichar Village total population. Out of these, around 4.46 k (4,455) are male workers, and about 2.08 k (2,083) are female workers.

Kanichar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.95 k (16,947) 7.33%
2025 17.02 k (17,015) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 17.07 k (17,070) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 17.12 k (17,116) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 17.16 k (17,162) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 17.21 k (17,208) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 17.25 k (17,254) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 17.29 k (17,287) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 17.31 k (17,311) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 17.34 k (17,335) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 17.36 k (17,359) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 17.38 k (17,382) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 17.41 k (17,406) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kanichar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.41 k (17,406), with a male population of 8.60 k (8,599) and a female population of 8.81 k (8,809). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kanichar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Kanichar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Vilamana 14,059
2 Ayyankunnu 22,436
3 Aralam 29,328
4 Kottiyoor 16,698
5 Kelakam 16,211
6 Manathana 15,935
7 Muzhakkunnu 21,807
8 Thillenkeri 14,583
9 Tholambra 6,267
10 Vellarvelly 7,769

Kanichar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kanichar is 15.79 k (15,789).

The estimated population of Kanichar in 2024 is approximately 16.95 k (16,947).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kanichar is 244 (1.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.84 k (11.62%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanichar is 93.12%, with male literacy at 95.1% and female literacy at 91.22%.

The sex ratio in Kanichar is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

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