Kottayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kottayam District has a population of 19.75 Lac (19,74,551) with 9.68 Lac (9,68,289) males and 10.06 Lac (10,06,262) females.The sex ratio in Kottayam is 1040, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kottayam District is 1.74 Lac (1,74,486) which is 8.84% of Kottayam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kottayam District is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kottayam District is listed as part of KERALA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kottayam Population Census 2011
- Kottayam Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Kottayam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kottayam District current estimated population is projected to be 21.19 Lac (21,19,363), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kottayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.79 Lac.
Kottayam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kottayam District estimated population is projected to be 21.28 Lac (21,27,839), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kottayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.83 Lac.
Kottayam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kottayam District, with a total Hindu population of 9.84 Lac (9,83,598), accounting for 49.81% of the Kottayam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.82 Lac (4,82,473), and the Hindu female population is around 5.01 Lac (5,01,125).
Kottayam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kottayam District, with a total Christian population of 8.59 Lac (8,58,608), accounting for 43.48% of the Kottayam District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.20 Lac (4,20,443), and the Christian female population is around 4.38 Lac (4,38,165).
Kottayam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,83,598 | 49.81% |
| Christian | 8,58,608 | 43.48% |
| Muslim | 1,26,499 | 6.41% |
| Religion not stated | 4,636 | 0.23% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 565 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 358 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 204 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 83 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKottayam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kottayam District is 5.65 Lac (5,65,393), with 2.76 Lac (2,75,616) being males and 2.90 Lac (2,89,777) being females, making up 28.63% of the Kottayam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1052 females for every 1000 males.
Kottayam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kottayam District is 14.09 Lac (14,09,158), with 6.93 Lac (6,92,673) being males and 7.16 Lac (7,16,485) being females, making up 71.37% of the Kottayam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Kottayam Literacy Rate
Kottayam District has a literacy rate of 97.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kottayam District is 97.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kottayam District is 96.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kottayam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 97.48%, while in the rural regions of Kottayam District, it is around 97.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kottayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97.21 | 97.97 | 96.48 |
| Urban Area | 97.48 | 98.24 | 96.75 |
| Rural Area | 97.1 | 97.86 | 96.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kottayam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96.74 | 97.71 | 95.81 |
| Christian | 98 | 98.43 | 97.59 |
| Muslim | 95.63 | 97.06 | 94.25 |
| Religion not stated | 91.14 | 91.59 | 90.7 |
Kottayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kottayam District is 1.54 Lac (1,53,909) with 75.50 k (75,503) males and 78.41 k (78,406) females, which is 7.79% of Kottayam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Kottayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kottayam District is 21.97 k (21,972) with 10.97 k (10,974) males and 11.00 k (10,998) females, which is 1.11% of Kottayam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kottayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1040 |
| Urban Area | 1052 |
| Rural Area | 1035 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kottayam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1039 |
| Christian | 1043 |
| Muslim | 1026 |
| Religion not stated | 1065 |
Kottayam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kottayam District is 2,206 Square KM, with a population density of 895 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kottayam District are 17 and the Total Number of Villages in Kottayam District are 80.The Total Number of households in Kottayam District are 4.87 Lac(4,87,296).
Kottayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kottayam District, there are about 7.36 Lac (7,35,735) workers, making up nearly 37.26% of the Kottayam District total population. Out of these, around 5.30 Lac (5,30,322) are male workers, and about 2.05 Lac (2,05,413) are female workers.
Kottayam - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kottayam district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,50,615, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,74,551 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 32.38% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 14.68%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Kottayam District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,50,615 to 19,74,551.
- The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 32.38%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.51 Lac | ------ | ------ | 2.29 Lac | 2.21 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.88 Lac | 37.43 k | 8.305316068 | 2.48 Lac | 2.40 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.85 Lac | 97.44 k | 19.96516679 | 3.01 Lac | 2.85 Lac |
| 1931 | 7.75 Lac | 1.90 Lac | 32.3822586 | 3.94 Lac | 3.81 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.43 Lac | 1.68 Lac | 21.65355601 | 4.80 Lac | 4.63 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.32 Lac | 1.90 Lac | 20.10597105 | 5.70 Lac | 5.62 Lac |
| 1961 | 13.14 Lac | 1.82 Lac | 16.02724291 | 6.61 Lac | 6.53 Lac |
| 1971 | 15.39 Lac | 2.25 Lac | 17.12708612 | 7.73 Lac | 7.66 Lac |
| 1981 | 16.97 Lac | 1.58 Lac | 10.29297675 | 8.48 Lac | 8.49 Lac |
| 1991 | 18.28 Lac | 1.31 Lac | 7.707420931 | 9.13 Lac | 9.15 Lac |
| 2001 | 19.54 Lac | 1.25 Lac | 6.85757199 | 9.65 Lac | 9.89 Lac |
| 2011 | 19.75 Lac | 20.91 k | 1.070050562 | 9.68 Lac | 10.06 Lac |
Kottayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.19 Lac (21,19,363) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.28 Lac (21,27,839) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.35 Lac (21,34,668) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.40 Lac (21,40,437) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.46 Lac (21,46,206) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 21.52 Lac (21,51,916) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 21.58 Lac (21,57,684) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 21.62 Lac (21,61,805) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 21.65 Lac (21,64,807) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 21.68 Lac (21,67,809) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 21.71 Lac (21,70,812) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 21.74 Lac (21,73,755) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 21.77 Lac (21,76,757) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kottayam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.77 Lac (21,76,757), with a male population of 10.70 Lac (10,70,389) and a female population of 11.06 Lac (11,06,491). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kottayam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.