Onchiam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Onchiam Village has a population of 28.65 k (28,650) with 13.22 k (13,224) males and 15.43 k (15,426) females.The sex ratio in Onchiam is 1167, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Onchiam Village is 2.95 k (2,950) which is 10.3% of Onchiam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Onchiam Village is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Onchiam village is listed as part of the Vadakara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kozhikode District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Onchiam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Onchiam Village current estimated population is projected to be 30.75 k (30,752), indicating a 7.33% increased from Onchiam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.21 k, and the estimated female population is 16.54 k.
Onchiam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Onchiam Village estimated population is projected to be 30.88 k (30,875), projecting a 7.76% increased from Onchiam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.27 k, and the estimated female population is 16.60 k.
Onchiam Literacy Rate
Onchiam Village has a literacy rate of 95.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Onchiam Village is 97.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Onchiam Village is 94.43 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Onchiam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95.78 | 97.39 | 94.43 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 95.78 | 97.39 | 94.43 |
Onchiam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Onchiam Village is 393 (393) with 179 (179) males and 214 (214) females, which is 1.37% of Onchiam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1196 females for every 1000 males.
Onchiam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Onchiam Village is 48 (48) with 21 (21) males and 27 (27) females, which is 0.17% of Onchiam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1286 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Onchiam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1167 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1167 |
Onchiam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Onchiam Village are 6.29 k(6,289).
Onchiam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Onchiam Village, there are about 7.72 k (7,717) workers, making up nearly 26.94% of the Onchiam Village total population. Out of these, around 6.46 k (6,458) are male workers, and about 1.26 k (1,259) are female workers.
Onchiam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.75 k (30,752) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 30.88 k (30,875) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 30.97 k (30,974) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 31.06 k (31,057) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 31.14 k (31,141) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 31.22 k (31,224) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 31.31 k (31,308) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 31.37 k (31,367) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 31.41 k (31,411) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 31.46 k (31,455) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 31.50 k (31,498) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 31.54 k (31,541) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 31.58 k (31,584) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Onchiam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.58 k (31,584), with a male population of 14.62 k (14,619) and a female population of 16.96 k (16,963). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Onchiam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Onchiam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanimel | 25,680 |
| 2 | Vilangad | 3,778 |
| 3 | Thinoor | 5,148 |
| 4 | Kavilumpara | 19,212 |
| 5 | Kayakkodi | 24,578 |