Kunnathur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kunnathur Tehsil has a population of 1.99 Lac (1,99,456) with 94.86 k (94,863) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,593) females.The sex ratio in Kunnathur is 1103, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kunnathur Tehsil is 19.09 k (19,088) which is 9.57% of Kunnathur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kunnathur Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kunnathur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Kunnathur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kunnathur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,14,084), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kunnathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kunnathur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kunnathur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.15 Lac (2,14,941), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kunnathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.
Kunnathur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kunnathur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,074), accounting for 69.23% of the Kunnathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.62 k (65,621), and the Hindu female population is around 72.45 k (72,453).
Kunnathur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kunnathur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 35.84 k (35,836), accounting for 17.97% of the Kunnathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.22 k (17,217), and the Muslim female population is around 18.62 k (18,619).
Kunnathur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,38,074 | 69.23% |
| Muslim | 35,836 | 17.97% |
| Christian | 25,135 | 12.6% |
| Religion not stated | 301 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 54 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 31 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKunnathur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kunnathur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kunnathur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kunnathur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kunnathur Tehsil is 1.99 Lac (1,99,456), with 94.86 k (94,863) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,593) being females, making up 100% of the Kunnathur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1103 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnathur Literacy Rate
Kunnathur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.41% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kunnathur Tehsil is 96.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kunnathur Tehsil is 92.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kunnathur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kunnathur Tehsil, it is around 94.41%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kunnathur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.41 | 96.38 | 92.64 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 94.41 | 96.38 | 92.64 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kunnathur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.77 | 96.62 | 93.11 |
| Muslim | 91.89 | 94.94 | 89.12 |
| Christian | 95.91 | 97.15 | 94.83 |
| Religion not stated | 92.65 | 92.75 | 92.52 |
Kunnathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kunnathur Tehsil is 35.18 k (35,177) with 17.04 k (17,035) males and 18.14 k (18,142) females, which is 17.64% of Kunnathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1065 females for every 1000 males.
Kunnathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kunnathur Tehsil is 486 (486) with 244 (244) males and 242 (242) females, which is 0.24% of Kunnathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kunnathur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1103 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1103 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kunnathur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1105 |
| Muslim | 1082 |
| Christian | 1130 |
| Religion not stated | 761 |
Kunnathur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kunnathur Tehsil is 138.08 Square KM, with a population density of 1,444 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kunnathur Tehsil are 7.The Total Number of households in Kunnathur Tehsil are 50.62 k(50,624).
Kunnathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kunnathur Tehsil, there are about 70.72 k (70,723) workers, making up nearly 35.46% of the Kunnathur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.26 k (49,261) are male workers, and about 21.46 k (21,462) are female workers.
Kunnathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.14 Lac (2,14,084) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.15 Lac (2,14,941) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.16 Lac (2,15,630) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,213) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,796) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,373) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.18 Lac (2,17,955) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,372) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.19 Lac (2,18,675) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.19 Lac (2,18,978) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,281) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,579) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,882) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kunnathur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.20 Lac (2,19,882), with a male population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,866) and a female population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,011). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kunnathur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.