Karunagappally Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karunagappally Tehsil has a population of 4.29 Lac (4,28,802) with 2.04 Lac (2,04,250) males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,552) females.The sex ratio in Karunagappally is 1100, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karunagappally Tehsil is 43.62 k (43,621) which is 10.17% of Karunagappally Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karunagappally Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karunagappally Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Karunagappally Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karunagappally Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.60 Lac (4,60,250), indicating a 7.33% increased from Karunagappally 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.41 Lac.
Karunagappally Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karunagappally Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.62 Lac (4,62,091), projecting a 7.76% increased from Karunagappally 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.42 Lac.
Karunagappally Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karunagappally Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.87 Lac (2,86,577), accounting for 66.83% of the Karunagappally Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.37 Lac (1,36,988), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,49,589).
Karunagappally Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karunagappally Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.04 Lac (1,03,532), accounting for 24.14% of the Karunagappally Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 48.73 k (48,732), and the Muslim female population is around 54.80 k (54,800).
Karunagappally Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,86,577 | 66.83% |
| Muslim | 1,03,532 | 24.14% |
| Christian | 37,620 | 8.77% |
| Religion not stated | 980 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 36 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarunagappally Urban Population
The Urban population of Karunagappally Tehsil is 2.84 Lac (2,84,412), with 1.36 Lac (1,35,922) being males and 1.48 Lac (1,48,490) being females, making up 66.33% of the Karunagappally total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1093 females for every 1000 males.
Karunagappally Rural Population
The Rural population of Karunagappally Tehsil is 1.44 Lac (1,44,390), with 68.33 k (68,328) being males and 76.06 k (76,062) being females, making up 33.67% of the Karunagappally total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1114 females for every 1000 males.
Karunagappally Literacy Rate
Karunagappally Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karunagappally Tehsil is 96.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karunagappally Tehsil is 92.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karunagappally Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.03%, while in the rural regions of Karunagappally Tehsil, it is around 93.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karunagappally
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.98 | 96.18 | 92.01 |
| Urban Area | 94.03 | 96.31 | 91.98 |
| Rural Area | 93.87 | 95.93 | 92.05 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karunagappally
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.68 | 96.55 | 92.98 |
| Muslim | 91.57 | 95.17 | 88.47 |
| Christian | 95 | 95.99 | 94.09 |
| Religion not stated | 93.82 | 95.84 | 92.12 |
Karunagappally Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karunagappally Tehsil is 36.22 k (36,224) with 17.68 k (17,680) males and 18.54 k (18,544) females, which is 8.45% of Karunagappally Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Karunagappally Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karunagappally Tehsil is 965 (965) with 482 (482) males and 483 (483) females, which is 0.23% of Karunagappally Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karunagappally
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1100 |
| Urban Area | 1093 |
| Rural Area | 1114 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karunagappally
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1092 |
| Muslim | 1125 |
| Christian | 1087 |
| Religion not stated | 1150 |
Karunagappally Area & Households
The Total Area of Karunagappally Tehsil is 180.42 Square KM, with a population density of 2,377 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karunagappally Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Karunagappally Tehsil are 6.The Total Number of households in Karunagappally Tehsil are 1.07 Lac(1,06,937).
Karunagappally Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karunagappally Tehsil, there are about 1.38 Lac (1,37,752) workers, making up nearly 32.12% of the Karunagappally Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.03 Lac (1,03,461) are male workers, and about 34.29 k (34,291) are female workers.
Karunagappally - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.60 Lac (4,60,250) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.62 Lac (4,62,091) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.64 Lac (4,63,574) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.65 Lac (4,64,827) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.66 Lac (4,66,080) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,320) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,572) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.69 Lac (4,69,467) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.70 Lac (4,70,119) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,771) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,423) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,062) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.73 Lac (4,72,714) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karunagappally Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.73 Lac (4,72,714), with a male population of 2.26 Lac (2,25,787) and a female population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,919). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Karunagappally Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.