Puthur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Puthur Village has a population of 19.79 k (19,786) with 9.33 k (9,326) males and 10.46 k (10,460) females.The sex ratio in Puthur is 1122, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puthur Village is 1.64 k (1,635) which is 8.26% of Puthur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puthur Village is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Puthur village is listed as part of the Kottarakkara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

19.79 k

Toatl Population

9.33 k

Male Population

10.46 k

Female Population

Puthur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Puthur Village current estimated population is projected to be 21.24 k (21,238), indicating a 7.33% increased from Puthur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.02 k, and the estimated female population is 11.22 k.

Puthur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Puthur Village estimated population is projected to be 21.32 k (21,323), projecting a 7.76% increased from Puthur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.06 k, and the estimated female population is 11.26 k.

Puthur Literacy Rate

Puthur Village has a literacy rate of 96.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puthur Village is 98.17 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puthur Village is 95.79 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puthur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 96.9 98.17 95.79
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 96.9 98.17 95.79

Puthur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puthur Village is 2.35 k (2,353) with 1.13 k (1,129) males and 1.22 k (1,224) females, which is 11.89% of Puthur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1085 females for every 1000 males.

Puthur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Puthur Village is 61 (61) with 33 (33) males and 28 (28) females, which is 0.31% of Puthur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 849 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puthur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1122
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1122

Puthur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Puthur Village are 5.18 k(5,181).

Puthur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Puthur Village, there are about 7.06 k (7,060) workers, making up nearly 35.68% of the Puthur Village total population. Out of these, around 4.66 k (4,664) are male workers, and about 2.40 k (2,396) are female workers.

Puthur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 21.24 k (21,238) 7.33%
2025 21.32 k (21,323) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 21.39 k (21,391) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 21.45 k (21,449) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 21.51 k (21,507) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 21.56 k (21,564) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 21.62 k (21,622) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 21.66 k (21,663) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 21.69 k (21,693) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 21.72 k (21,723) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 21.75 k (21,753) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 21.78 k (21,783) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 21.81 k (21,813) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Puthur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.81 k (21,813), with a male population of 10.31 k (10,310) and a female population of 11.50 k (11,502). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Puthur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Puthur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pavithreswaram 26,041
2 Kulakkada 15,148
3 Kalayapuram 20,233
4 Mylom 22,164
5 Melila 22,203
6 Chakkuvarakkal 16,086

Puthur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Puthur is 19.79 k (19,786).

The estimated population of Puthur in 2024 is approximately 21.24 k (21,238).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Puthur is 2.35 k (11.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 61 (0.31%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puthur is 96.9%, with male literacy at 98.17% and female literacy at 95.79%.

The sex ratio in Puthur is 1122 females for every 1000 males.

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