Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Kasaragod District

Kasaragod Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kasaragod District has a population of 13.07 Lac (13,07,375) with 6.29 Lac (6,28,613) males and 6.79 Lac (6,78,762) females.The sex ratio in Kasaragod is 1080, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kasaragod District is 1.56 Lac (1,55,807) which is 11.92% of Kasaragod District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kasaragod District is 961 females for every 1000 males.

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

13.07 Lac

Toatl Population

6.29 Lac

Male Population

6.79 Lac

Female Population

Kasaragod Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kasaragod District current estimated population is projected to be 14.03 Lac (14,03,257), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kasaragod's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.28 Lac.

Kasaragod Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kasaragod District estimated population is projected to be 14.09 Lac (14,08,869), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kasaragod's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.31 Lac.

Kasaragod Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kasaragod District, with a total Hindu population of 7.30 Lac (7,29,987), accounting for 55.84% of the Kasaragod District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.54 Lac (3,54,082), and the Hindu female population is around 3.76 Lac (3,75,905).

Kasaragod Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kasaragod District, with a total Muslim population of 4.87 Lac (4,86,913), accounting for 37.24% of the Kasaragod District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.29 Lac (2,28,966), and the Muslim female population is around 2.58 Lac (2,57,947).

Kasaragod Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu7,29,98755.84%
Muslim4,86,91337.24%
Christian87,4546.69%
Religion not stated2,2260.17%
Buddhist3620.03%
Other religions and persuasions1520.01%
Sikh1510.01%
Jain1300.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kasaragod Urban Population

The Urban population of Kasaragod District is 5.09 Lac (5,09,047), with 2.41 Lac (2,40,897) being males and 2.68 Lac (2,68,150) being females, making up 38.94% of the Kasaragod total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1114 females for every 1000 males.

Kasaragod Rural Population

The Rural population of Kasaragod District is 7.98 Lac (7,98,328), with 3.88 Lac (3,87,716) being males and 4.11 Lac (4,10,612) being females, making up 61.06% of the Kasaragod total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1060 females for every 1000 males.

Kasaragod Literacy Rate

Kasaragod District has a literacy rate of 90.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kasaragod District is 94.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kasaragod District is 86.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kasaragod District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92%, while in the rural regions of Kasaragod District, it is around 88.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kasaragod

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 90.09 94.05 86.49
Urban Area 92 95.5 88.92
Rural Area 88.89 93.17 84.91

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kasaragod

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 89.01 93.33 84.98
Muslim 90.53 94.49 87.11
Christian 96.94 97.73 96.14
Religion not stated 88.18 91.19 85.37

Kasaragod Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kasaragod District is 53.28 k (53,283) with 26.39 k (26,385) males and 26.90 k (26,898) females, which is 4.08% of Kasaragod District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Kasaragod Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kasaragod District is 48.86 k (48,857) with 23.95 k (23,950) males and 24.91 k (24,907) females, which is 3.74% of Kasaragod District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kasaragod

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1080
Urban Area 1114
Rural Area 1060

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kasaragod

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1062
Muslim 1127
Christian 985
Religion not stated 1041

Kasaragod Area & Households

The Total Area of Kasaragod District is 1,989 Square KM, with a population density of 657 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kasaragod District are 27 and the Total Number of Villages in Kasaragod District are 93.The Total Number of households in Kasaragod District are 2.73 Lac(2,73,410).

Kasaragod Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kasaragod District, there are about 4.63 Lac (4,62,998) workers, making up nearly 35.41% of the Kasaragod District total population. Out of these, around 3.25 Lac (3,25,095) are male workers, and about 1.38 Lac (1,37,903) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Kasaragod district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,31,280, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,07,375 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 33.36% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 17.39%.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.

Kasaragod District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,31,280 to 13,07,375.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 33.36%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.31 Lac ------ ------ 1.12 Lac 1.19 Lac
1911 2.47 Lac 16.19 k 6.998875822 1.21 Lac 1.27 Lac
1921 2.57 Lac 9.46 k 3.824348297 1.25 Lac 1.32 Lac
1931 3.02 Lac 45.11 k 17.55802141 1.48 Lac 1.54 Lac
1941 3.42 Lac 40.26 k 13.3285658 1.68 Lac 1.74 Lac
1951 4.11 Lac 68.73 k 20.07881952 2.01 Lac 2.10 Lac
1961 5.12 Lac 1.01 Lac 24.60033428 2.53 Lac 2.59 Lac
1971 6.83 Lac 1.71 Lac 33.36431408 3.42 Lac 3.41 Lac
1981 8.73 Lac 1.90 Lac 27.77678545 4.32 Lac 4.41 Lac
1991 10.72 Lac 1.99 Lac 22.77502718 5.29 Lac 5.43 Lac
2001 12.04 Lac 1.33 Lac 12.3722828 5.88 Lac 6.16 Lac
2011 13.07 Lac 1.03 Lac 8.578929272 6.29 Lac 6.79 Lac

Historical Population of Kasaragod by Census Year 1901-2011

Kasaragod - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 14.03 Lac (14,03,257) 7.33%
2025 14.09 Lac (14,08,869) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 14.13 Lac (14,13,390) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 14.17 Lac (14,17,210) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 14.21 Lac (14,21,030) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 14.25 Lac (14,24,810) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 14.29 Lac (14,28,630) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 14.31 Lac (14,31,358) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 14.33 Lac (14,33,346) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 14.35 Lac (14,35,334) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 14.37 Lac (14,37,322) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 14.39 Lac (14,39,271) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 14.41 Lac (14,41,258) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kasaragod District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.41 Lac (14,41,258), with a male population of 6.95 Lac (6,94,896) and a female population of 7.46 Lac (7,46,370). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kasaragod District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Kasaragod Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kasaragod is 13.07 Lac (13,07,375).

The estimated population of Kasaragod in 2024 is approximately 14.03 Lac (14,03,257).

Hindu constitute 55.84% of Kasaragod population, amounting to approximately 7.30 Lac (7,29,987) people.

Muslim constitute 37.24% of Kasaragod population, totaling around 4.87 Lac (4,86,913) people.

Hindu: 55.84%, Muslim: 37.24%, Christian: 6.69%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kasaragod is 53.28 k (4.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 48.86 k (3.74%).

In Kasaragod, 5.09 Lac (38.94%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 7.98 Lac (61.06%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kasaragod is 90.09%, with male literacy at 94.05% and female literacy at 86.49%.

The sex ratio in Kasaragod is 1080 females for every 1000 males.

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