Quilandy Population
As per the 2011 Census, Quilandy Tehsil has a population of 7.28 Lac (7,28,168) with 3.43 Lac (3,43,348) males and 3.85 Lac (3,84,820) females.The sex ratio in Quilandy is 1121, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Quilandy Tehsil is 74.00 k (73,999) which is 10.16% of Quilandy Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Quilandy Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Quilandy Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kozhikode District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Quilandy Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Quilandy Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.82 Lac (7,81,571), indicating a 7.33% increased from Quilandy's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.13 Lac.
Quilandy Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Quilandy Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.85 Lac (7,84,697), projecting a 7.76% increased from Quilandy's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.14 Lac.
Quilandy Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Quilandy Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.64 Lac (4,64,223), accounting for 63.75% of the Quilandy Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.23 Lac (2,23,065), and the Hindu female population is around 2.41 Lac (2,41,158).
Quilandy Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Quilandy Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.39 Lac (2,39,216), accounting for 32.85% of the Quilandy Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,08,008), and the Muslim female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,31,208).
Quilandy Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,64,223 | 63.75% |
| Muslim | 2,39,216 | 32.85% |
| Christian | 22,709 | 3.12% |
| Religion not stated | 1,770 | 0.24% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 126 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 54 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 47 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 23 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationQuilandy Urban Population
The Urban population of Quilandy Tehsil is 3.89 Lac (3,89,442), with 1.83 Lac (1,82,530) being males and 2.07 Lac (2,06,912) being females, making up 53.48% of the Quilandy total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1134 females for every 1000 males.
Quilandy Rural Population
The Rural population of Quilandy Tehsil is 3.39 Lac (3,38,726), with 1.61 Lac (1,60,818) being males and 1.78 Lac (1,77,908) being females, making up 46.52% of the Quilandy total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1107 females for every 1000 males.
Quilandy Literacy Rate
Quilandy Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Quilandy Tehsil is 97.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Quilandy Tehsil is 91.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Quilandy Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.47%, while in the rural regions of Quilandy Tehsil, it is around 94.44%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Quilandy
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.46 | 97.34 | 91.93 |
| Urban Area | 94.47 | 97.39 | 91.94 |
| Rural Area | 94.44 | 97.28 | 91.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Quilandy
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.62 | 97.58 | 91.91 |
| Muslim | 93.78 | 96.67 | 91.47 |
| Christian | 97.97 | 98.5 | 97.44 |
| Religion not stated | 93.9 | 96.7 | 91.39 |
Quilandy Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Quilandy Tehsil is 68.00 k (67,996) with 33.42 k (33,422) males and 34.57 k (34,574) females, which is 9.34% of Quilandy Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Quilandy Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Quilandy Tehsil is 3.35 k (3,349) with 1.65 k (1,649) males and 1.70 k (1,700) females, which is 0.46% of Quilandy Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Quilandy
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1121 |
| Urban Area | 1134 |
| Rural Area | 1107 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Quilandy
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1082 |
| Muslim | 1215 |
| Christian | 1011 |
| Religion not stated | 1098 |
Quilandy Area & Households
The Total Area of Quilandy Tehsil is 731.11 Square KM, with a population density of 996 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Quilandy Tehsil are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Quilandy Tehsil are 19.The Total Number of households in Quilandy Tehsil are 1.73 Lac(1,72,883).
Quilandy Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Quilandy Tehsil, there are about 2.36 Lac (2,35,815) workers, making up nearly 32.38% of the Quilandy Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.78 Lac (1,78,413) are male workers, and about 57.40 k (57,402) are female workers.
Quilandy - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.82 Lac (7,81,571) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.85 Lac (7,84,697) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.87 Lac (7,87,216) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.89 Lac (7,89,343) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.91 Lac (7,91,470) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.94 Lac (7,93,576) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.96 Lac (7,95,704) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.97 Lac (7,97,223) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.98 Lac (7,98,330) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.99 Lac (7,99,437) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.01 Lac (8,00,545) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.02 Lac (8,01,630) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.03 Lac (8,02,737) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Quilandy Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.03 Lac (8,02,737), with a male population of 3.80 Lac (3,79,552) and a female population of 4.23 Lac (4,23,150). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Quilandy Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.