Pathanapuram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pathanapuram Tehsil has a population of 4.33 Lac (4,32,904) with 2.04 Lac (2,03,695) males and 2.29 Lac (2,29,209) females.The sex ratio in Pathanapuram is 1126, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 40.44 k (40,441) which is 9.34% of Pathanapuram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pathanapuram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Pathanapuram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pathanapuram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.65 Lac (4,64,653), indicating a 7.33% increased from Pathanapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.46 Lac.
Pathanapuram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pathanapuram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.67 Lac (4,66,512), projecting a 7.76% increased from Pathanapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.47 Lac.
Pathanapuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pathanapuram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.57 Lac (2,56,929), accounting for 59.35% of the Pathanapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,21,832), and the Hindu female population is around 1.35 Lac (1,35,097).
Pathanapuram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Pathanapuram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 94.51 k (94,511), accounting for 21.83% of the Pathanapuram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 44.27 k (44,274), and the Christian female population is around 50.24 k (50,237).
Pathanapuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,56,929 | 59.35% |
| Christian | 94,511 | 21.83% |
| Muslim | 80,005 | 18.48% |
| Religion not stated | 1,170 | 0.27% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 192 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 56 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 29 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 12 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPathanapuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 46.70 k (46,702), with 22.04 k (22,039) being males and 24.66 k (24,663) being females, making up 10.79% of the Pathanapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1120 females for every 1000 males.
Pathanapuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 3.86 Lac (3,86,202), with 1.82 Lac (1,81,656) being males and 2.05 Lac (2,04,546) being females, making up 89.21% of the Pathanapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1127 females for every 1000 males.
Pathanapuram Literacy Rate
Pathanapuram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 95.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 91.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pathanapuram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.31%, while in the rural regions of Pathanapuram Tehsil, it is around 93.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pathanapuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.63 | 95.68 | 91.83 |
| Urban Area | 94.31 | 96.13 | 92.7 |
| Rural Area | 93.55 | 95.63 | 91.72 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pathanapuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 92.91 | 95.17 | 90.9 |
| Christian | 96.29 | 97.31 | 95.39 |
| Muslim | 92.93 | 95.44 | 90.84 |
| Religion not stated | 89.44 | 92.45 | 86.61 |
Pathanapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pathanapuram Tehsil is 59.08 k (59,079) with 28.31 k (28,310) males and 30.77 k (30,769) females, which is 13.65% of Pathanapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1087 females for every 1000 males.
Pathanapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pathanapuram Tehsil is 4.86 k (4,858) with 2.37 k (2,368) males and 2.49 k (2,490) females, which is 1.12% of Pathanapuram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1052 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pathanapuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1126 |
| Urban Area | 1120 |
| Rural Area | 1127 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pathanapuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1109 |
| Christian | 1135 |
| Muslim | 1167 |
| Religion not stated | 1071 |
Pathanapuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Pathanapuram Tehsil is 1,235.51 Square KM, with a population density of 350 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pathanapuram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pathanapuram Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Pathanapuram Tehsil are 1.16 Lac(1,15,661).
Pathanapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pathanapuram Tehsil, there are about 1.54 Lac (1,54,281) workers, making up nearly 35.64% of the Pathanapuram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.09 Lac (1,08,768) are male workers, and about 45.51 k (45,513) are female workers.
Pathanapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.65 Lac (4,64,653) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.67 Lac (4,66,512) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.68 Lac (4,68,009) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.69 Lac (4,69,273) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,538) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.72 Lac (4,71,790) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.73 Lac (4,73,055) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.74 Lac (4,73,958) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.75 Lac (4,74,617) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,275) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.76 Lac (4,75,933) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.77 Lac (4,76,578) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.77 Lac (4,77,236) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pathanapuram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.77 Lac (4,77,236), with a male population of 2.25 Lac (2,25,174) and a female population of 2.52 Lac (2,52,040). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Pathanapuram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.