Veliyam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Veliyam Village has a population of 16.30 k (16,298) with 7.69 k (7,692) males and 8.61 k (8,606) females.The sex ratio in Veliyam is 1119, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Veliyam Village is 1.55 k (1,550) which is 9.51% of Veliyam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Veliyam Village is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Veliyam 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.
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Veliyam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Veliyam Village current estimated population is projected to be 17.49 k (17,494), indicating a 7.33% increased from Veliyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.27 k, and the estimated female population is 9.23 k.
Veliyam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Veliyam Village estimated population is projected to be 17.56 k (17,564), projecting a 7.76% increased from Veliyam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.30 k, and the estimated female population is 9.26 k.
Veliyam Literacy Rate
Veliyam Village has a literacy rate of 92.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Veliyam Village is 95.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Veliyam Village is 90.64 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Veliyam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92.79 | 95.23 | 90.64 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 92.79 | 95.23 | 90.64 |
Veliyam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Veliyam Village is 2.94 k (2,938) with 1.37 k (1,370) males and 1.57 k (1,568) females, which is 18.03% of Veliyam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1145 females for every 1000 males.
Veliyam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Veliyam Village is 31 (31) with 12 (12) males and 19 (19) females, which is 0.19% of Veliyam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1584 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Veliyam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1119 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1119 |
Veliyam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Veliyam Village are 4.33 k(4,332).
Veliyam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Veliyam Village, there are about 6.09 k (6,092) workers, making up nearly 37.38% of the Veliyam Village total population. Out of these, around 4.14 k (4,137) are male workers, and about 1.96 k (1,955) are female workers.
Veliyam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.49 k (17,494) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 17.56 k (17,564) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 17.62 k (17,620) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 17.67 k (17,668) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 17.72 k (17,715) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 17.76 k (17,762) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 17.81 k (17,810) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 17.84 k (17,844) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 17.87 k (17,869) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 17.89 k (17,894) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 17.92 k (17,918) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 17.94 k (17,943) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 17.97 k (17,968) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Veliyam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.97 k (17,968), with a male population of 8.50 k (8,504) and a female population of 9.46 k (9,464). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Veliyam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Veliyam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kareepra | 30,099 |
| 2 | Odanavattam | 15,732 |
| 3 | Ummannoor | 17,406 |
| 4 | Valakam | 16,384 |
| 5 | Elamad | 27,248 |
| 6 | Pooyappally | 24,447 |
| 7 | Velinalloor | 28,864 |
| 8 | Chadayamangalam | 22,473 |
| 9 | Kottukkal | 18,400 |
| 10 | Ittiva | 17,270 |