Vekkalam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vekkalam Village has a population of 7.17 k (7,174) with 3.47 k (3,473) males and 3.70 k (3,701) females.The sex ratio in Vekkalam is 1066, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vekkalam Village is 711 (711) which is 9.91% of Vekkalam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vekkalam Village is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Vekkalam 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.
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Vekkalam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vekkalam Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.70 k (7,701), indicating a 7.33% increased from Vekkalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.73 k, and the estimated female population is 3.97 k.
Vekkalam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vekkalam Village estimated population is projected to be 7.73 k (7,731), projecting a 7.76% increased from Vekkalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.75 k, and the estimated female population is 3.98 k.
Vekkalam Literacy Rate
Vekkalam Village has a literacy rate of 92.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vekkalam Village is 95.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vekkalam Village is 89.33 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vekkalam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92.14 | 95.14 | 89.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 92.14 | 95.14 | 89.33 |
Vekkalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vekkalam Village is 85 (85) with 47 (47) males and 38 (38) females, which is 1.18% of Vekkalam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 809 females for every 1000 males.
Vekkalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vekkalam Village is 979 (979) with 459 (459) males and 520 (520) females, which is 13.65% of Vekkalam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1133 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vekkalam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1066 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1066 |
Vekkalam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Vekkalam Village are 1.74 k(1,740).
Vekkalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vekkalam Village, there are about 2.92 k (2,917) workers, making up nearly 40.66% of the Vekkalam Village total population. Out of these, around 2.07 k (2,068) are male workers, and about 849 (849) are female workers.
Vekkalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.70 k (7,701) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.73 k (7,731) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.76 k (7,756) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.78 k (7,777) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.80 k (7,798) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.82 k (7,819) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.84 k (7,840) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.86 k (7,855) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.87 k (7,866) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.88 k (7,877) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.89 k (7,888) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.90 k (7,898) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.91 k (7,909) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vekkalam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.91 k (7,909), with a male population of 3.84 k (3,840) and a female population of 4.07 k (4,070). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Vekkalam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Vekkalam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manathana | 15,935 |
| 2 | Muzhakkunnu | 21,807 |
| 3 | Thillenkeri | 14,583 |
| 4 | Tholambra | 6,267 |
| 5 | Vellarvelly | 7,769 |
| 6 | Koloyad | 12,616 |
| 7 | Kannavam | 9,211 |
| 8 | Sivapuram | 16,047 |
| 9 | Cheruvanchery | 10,341 |
| 10 | Puthoor | 19,575 |