Vadakara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vadakara Tehsil has a population of 6.87 Lac (6,87,265) with 3.22 Lac (3,22,063) males and 3.65 Lac (3,65,202) females.The sex ratio in Vadakara is 1134, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vadakara Tehsil is 77.63 k (77,629) which is 11.3% of Vadakara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vadakara Tehsil is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Vadakara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kozhikode District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Vadakara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vadakara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.38 Lac (7,37,669), indicating a 7.33% increased from Vadakara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.92 Lac.
Vadakara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vadakara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.41 Lac (7,40,619), projecting a 7.76% increased from Vadakara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.93 Lac.
Vadakara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Vadakara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.23 Lac (4,22,523), accounting for 61.48% of the Vadakara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.03 Lac (2,02,841), and the Hindu female population is around 2.20 Lac (2,19,682).
Vadakara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Vadakara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.51 Lac (2,50,621), accounting for 36.47% of the Vadakara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,179), and the Muslim female population is around 1.38 Lac (1,38,442).
Vadakara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,22,523 | 61.48% |
| Muslim | 2,50,621 | 36.47% |
| Christian | 11,964 | 1.74% |
| Religion not stated | 1,916 | 0.28% |
| Sikh | 72 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 67 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 52 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 50 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVadakara Urban Population
The Urban population of Vadakara Tehsil is 4.47 Lac (4,47,221), with 2.08 Lac (2,08,267) being males and 2.39 Lac (2,38,954) being females, making up 65.07% of the Vadakara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1148 females for every 1000 males.
Vadakara Rural Population
The Rural population of Vadakara Tehsil is 2.40 Lac (2,40,044), with 1.14 Lac (1,13,796) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,248) being females, making up 34.93% of the Vadakara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1110 females for every 1000 males.
Vadakara Literacy Rate
Vadakara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.6% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vadakara Tehsil is 96.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vadakara Tehsil is 90.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vadakara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.92%, while in the rural regions of Vadakara Tehsil, it is around 93.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vadakara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.6 | 96.83 | 90.81 |
| Urban Area | 93.92 | 96.94 | 91.34 |
| Rural Area | 93.02 | 96.65 | 89.81 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Vadakara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.59 | 97.06 | 90.41 |
| Muslim | 93.44 | 96.33 | 91.2 |
| Christian | 97.17 | 97.74 | 96.6 |
| Religion not stated | 94.51 | 96.41 | 92.84 |
Vadakara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vadakara Tehsil is 15.49 k (15,493) with 7.59 k (7,593) males and 7.90 k (7,900) females, which is 2.25% of Vadakara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Vadakara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vadakara Tehsil is 3.49 k (3,487) with 1.69 k (1,694) males and 1.79 k (1,793) females, which is 0.51% of Vadakara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1059 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vadakara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1134 |
| Urban Area | 1148 |
| Rural Area | 1110 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Vadakara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1084 |
| Muslim | 1235 |
| Christian | 1000 |
| Religion not stated | 1050 |
Vadakara Area & Households
The Total Area of Vadakara Tehsil is 575.57 Square KM, with a population density of 1,194 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vadakara Tehsil are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Vadakara Tehsil are 12.The Total Number of households in Vadakara Tehsil are 1.53 Lac(1,52,553).
Vadakara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vadakara Tehsil, there are about 1.91 Lac (1,90,588) workers, making up nearly 27.73% of the Vadakara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.55 Lac (1,54,766) are male workers, and about 35.82 k (35,822) are female workers.
Vadakara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.38 Lac (7,37,669) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.41 Lac (7,40,619) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.43 Lac (7,42,996) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.45 Lac (7,45,004) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.47 Lac (7,47,012) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.49 Lac (7,48,999) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.51 Lac (7,51,007) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.52 Lac (7,52,441) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.53 Lac (7,53,486) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.55 Lac (7,54,531) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.56 Lac (7,55,576) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.57 Lac (7,56,601) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.58 Lac (7,57,645) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vadakara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.58 Lac (7,57,645), with a male population of 3.56 Lac (3,56,023) and a female population of 4.02 Lac (4,01,578). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Vadakara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.