Valakam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Valakam Village has a population of 16.38 k (16,384) with 7.77 k (7,770) males and 8.61 k (8,614) females.The sex ratio in Valakam is 1109, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Valakam Village is 1.45 k (1,451) which is 8.86% of Valakam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Valakam Village is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Valakam 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.

16.38 k

Toatl Population

7.77 k

Male Population

8.61 k

Female Population

Valakam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Valakam Village current estimated population is projected to be 17.59 k (17,586), indicating a 7.33% increased from Valakam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.35 k, and the estimated female population is 9.24 k.

Valakam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Valakam Village estimated population is projected to be 17.66 k (17,656), projecting a 7.76% increased from Valakam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.39 k, and the estimated female population is 9.27 k.

Valakam Literacy Rate

Valakam Village has a literacy rate of 95.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Valakam Village is 96.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Valakam Village is 93.69 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Valakam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 95.15 96.81 93.69
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 95.15 96.81 93.69

Valakam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Valakam Village is 2.69 k (2,689) with 1.27 k (1,267) males and 1.42 k (1,422) females, which is 16.41% of Valakam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1123 females for every 1000 males.

Valakam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Valakam Village is 39 (39) with 21 (21) males and 18 (18) females, which is 0.24% of Valakam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 858 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Valakam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1109
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1109

Valakam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Valakam Village are 4.30 k(4,303).

Valakam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Valakam Village, there are about 5.54 k (5,543) workers, making up nearly 33.83% of the Valakam Village total population. Out of these, around 3.91 k (3,908) are male workers, and about 1.64 k (1,635) are female workers.

Valakam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 17.59 k (17,586) 7.33%
2025 17.66 k (17,656) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 17.71 k (17,713) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 17.76 k (17,761) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 17.81 k (17,809) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 17.86 k (17,856) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 17.90 k (17,904) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 17.94 k (17,938) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 17.96 k (17,963) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 17.99 k (17,988) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 18.01 k (18,013) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 18.04 k (18,037) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 18.06 k (18,062) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Valakam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.06 k (18,062), with a male population of 8.59 k (8,590) and a female population of 9.47 k (9,472). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Valakam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Valakam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Neduvathoor 24,749
2 Ezhukone 23,744
3 Kareepra 30,099
4 Odanavattam 15,732
5 Ummannoor 17,406
6 Elamad 27,248
7 Veliyam 16,298
8 Pooyappally 24,447
9 Velinalloor 28,864
10 Chadayamangalam 22,473

Valakam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Valakam is 16.38 k (16,384).

The estimated population of Valakam in 2024 is approximately 17.59 k (17,586).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Valakam is 2.69 k (16.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 39 (0.24%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Valakam is 95.15%, with male literacy at 96.81% and female literacy at 93.69%.

The sex ratio in Valakam is 1109 females for every 1000 males.

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