Vaikom Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vaikom Tehsil has a population of 3.10 Lac (3,10,414) with 1.53 Lac (1,52,570) males and 1.58 Lac (1,57,844) females.The sex ratio in Vaikom is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vaikom Tehsil is 27.14 k (27,143) which is 8.74% of Vaikom Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vaikom Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Vaikom Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kottayam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Vaikom Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vaikom Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.33 Lac (3,33,180), indicating a 7.33% increased from Vaikom's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.69 Lac.
Vaikom Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vaikom Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.35 Lac (3,34,512), projecting a 7.76% increased from Vaikom's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.70 Lac.
Vaikom Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Vaikom Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.10 Lac (2,09,892), accounting for 67.62% of the Vaikom Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,843), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,049).
Vaikom Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Vaikom Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 89.16 k (89,163), accounting for 28.72% of the Vaikom Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 44.02 k (44,020), and the Christian female population is around 45.14 k (45,143).
Vaikom Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,09,892 | 67.62% |
| Christian | 89,163 | 28.72% |
| Muslim | 10,580 | 3.41% |
| Religion not stated | 593 | 0.19% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 85 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 50 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 39 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 12 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVaikom Urban Population
The Urban population of Vaikom Tehsil is 23.23 k (23,234), with 11.30 k (11,304) being males and 11.93 k (11,930) being females, making up 7.48% of the Vaikom total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Vaikom Rural Population
The Rural population of Vaikom Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,87,180), with 1.41 Lac (1,41,266) being males and 1.46 Lac (1,45,914) being females, making up 92.52% of the Vaikom total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Vaikom Literacy Rate
Vaikom Tehsil has a literacy rate of 96.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vaikom Tehsil is 97.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vaikom Tehsil is 94.6 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vaikom Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.84%, while in the rural regions of Vaikom Tehsil, it is around 95.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vaikom
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96.06 | 97.58 | 94.6 |
| Urban Area | 96.84 | 98.3 | 95.47 |
| Rural Area | 95.99 | 97.52 | 94.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Vaikom
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.68 | 97.56 | 93.88 |
| Christian | 97.39 | 98.07 | 96.73 |
| Muslim | 92.67 | 93.92 | 91.41 |
| Religion not stated | 89.89 | 97.97 | 82.73 |
Vaikom Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vaikom Tehsil is 35.36 k (35,356) with 17.30 k (17,295) males and 18.06 k (18,061) females, which is 11.39% of Vaikom Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1045 females for every 1000 males.
Vaikom Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vaikom Tehsil is 975 (975) with 489 (489) males and 486 (486) females, which is 0.31% of Vaikom Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vaikom
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1035 |
| Urban Area | 1056 |
| Rural Area | 1033 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Vaikom
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1041 |
| Christian | 1026 |
| Muslim | 988 |
| Religion not stated | 1157 |
Vaikom Area & Households
The Total Area of Vaikom Tehsil is 319.3 Square KM, with a population density of 972 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vaikom Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Vaikom Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Vaikom Tehsil are 76.88 k(76,876).
Vaikom Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vaikom Tehsil, there are about 1.28 Lac (1,27,698) workers, making up nearly 41.14% of the Vaikom Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 85.07 k (85,071) are male workers, and about 42.63 k (42,627) are female workers.
Vaikom - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,180) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,512) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,586) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.36 Lac (3,36,493) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,400) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,297) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,204) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,852) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,324) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,796) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,268) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,731) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.42 Lac (3,42,203) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vaikom Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.42 Lac (3,42,203), with a male population of 1.69 Lac (1,68,658) and a female population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,566). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Vaikom Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.