Velom Population

As per the 2011 Census, Velom Village has a population of 26.74 k (26,738) with 12.76 k (12,761) males and 13.98 k (13,977) females.The sex ratio in Velom is 1096, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Velom Village is 3.22 k (3,220) which is 12.04% of Velom Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Velom Village is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Velom 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.

26.74 k

Toatl Population

12.76 k

Male Population

13.98 k

Female Population

Velom Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Velom Village current estimated population is projected to be 28.70 k (28,699), indicating a 7.33% increased from Velom's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.71 k, and the estimated female population is 14.99 k.

Velom Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Velom Village estimated population is projected to be 28.81 k (28,814), projecting a 7.76% increased from Velom's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.77 k, and the estimated female population is 15.04 k.

Velom Literacy Rate

Velom Village has a literacy rate of 91.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Velom Village is 95.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Velom Village is 86.86 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Velom

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 91.05 95.69 86.86
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 91.05 95.69 86.86

Velom Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Velom Village is 1.13 k (1,127) with 553 (553) males and 574 (574) females, which is 4.21% of Velom Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.

Velom Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Velom Village is 89 (89) with 42 (42) males and 47 (47) females, which is 0.33% of Velom Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1120 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Velom

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1096
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1096

Velom Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Velom Village are 6.08 k(6,082).

Velom Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Velom Village, there are about 7.83 k (7,829) workers, making up nearly 29.28% of the Velom Village total population. Out of these, around 6.12 k (6,119) are male workers, and about 1.71 k (1,710) are female workers.

Velom - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 28.70 k (28,699) 7.33%
2025 28.81 k (28,814) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 28.91 k (28,907) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 28.99 k (28,985) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 29.06 k (29,063) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 29.14 k (29,140) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 29.22 k (29,218) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 29.27 k (29,274) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 29.32 k (29,315) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 29.36 k (29,355) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 29.40 k (29,396) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 29.44 k (29,436) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 29.48 k (29,477) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Velom Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.48 k (29,477), with a male population of 14.11 k (14,107) and a female population of 15.37 k (15,370). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Velom Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Velom Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kavilumpara 19,212
2 Kayakkodi 24,578
3 Narippatta 21,381
4 Purameri 27,612
5 Thiruvallur 14,429
6 Kuttiadi 19,351
7 Maruthonkara 23,487

Velom Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Velom is 26.74 k (26,738).

The estimated population of Velom in 2024 is approximately 28.70 k (28,699).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Velom is 1.13 k (4.21%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 89 (0.33%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velom is 91.05%, with male literacy at 95.69% and female literacy at 86.86%.

The sex ratio in Velom is 1096 females for every 1000 males.

Velom population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.24% up to 2036.