Ernad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ernad Tehsil has a population of 9.11 Lac (9,10,978) with 4.44 Lac (4,43,977) males and 4.67 Lac (4,67,001) females.The sex ratio in Ernad is 1052, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ernad Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,30,000) which is 14.27% of Ernad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ernad Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ernad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Malappuram District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Ernad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ernad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.78 Lac (9,77,788), indicating a 7.33% increased from Ernad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.01 Lac.
Ernad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ernad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.82 Lac (9,81,699), projecting a 7.76% increased from Ernad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.03 Lac.
Ernad Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Ernad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.59 Lac (6,58,562), accounting for 72.29% of the Ernad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.19 Lac (3,19,066), and the Muslim female population is around 3.39 Lac (3,39,496).
Ernad Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ernad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,362), accounting for 26.17% of the Ernad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,17,900), and the Hindu female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,20,462).
Ernad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 6,58,562 | 72.29% |
| Hindu | 2,38,362 | 26.17% |
| Christian | 12,181 | 1.34% |
| Religion not stated | 1,684 | 0.18% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 94 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 48 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 35 | 0% |
| Jain | 12 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationErnad Urban Population
The Urban population of Ernad Tehsil is 3.16 Lac (3,16,379), with 1.54 Lac (1,53,915) being males and 1.62 Lac (1,62,464) being females, making up 34.73% of the Ernad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Ernad Rural Population
The Rural population of Ernad Tehsil is 5.95 Lac (5,94,599), with 2.90 Lac (2,90,062) being males and 3.05 Lac (3,04,537) being females, making up 65.27% of the Ernad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1050 females for every 1000 males.
Ernad Literacy Rate
Ernad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ernad Tehsil is 96.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ernad Tehsil is 92.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ernad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.82%, while in the rural regions of Ernad Tehsil, it is around 93.97%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ernad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.62 | 96.53 | 92.82 |
| Urban Area | 95.82 | 97.29 | 94.45 |
| Rural Area | 93.97 | 96.13 | 91.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ernad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 95 | 96.75 | 93.38 |
| Hindu | 93.45 | 95.89 | 91.08 |
| Christian | 98.2 | 98.43 | 97.98 |
| Religion not stated | 93.82 | 95.44 | 92.23 |
Ernad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ernad Tehsil is 85.01 k (85,012) with 41.98 k (41,980) males and 43.03 k (43,032) females, which is 9.33% of Ernad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Ernad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ernad Tehsil is 3.45 k (3,452) with 1.72 k (1,722) males and 1.73 k (1,730) females, which is 0.38% of Ernad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ernad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1052 |
| Urban Area | 1056 |
| Rural Area | 1050 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ernad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 1065 |
| Hindu | 1022 |
| Christian | 1010 |
| Religion not stated | 993 |
Ernad Area & Households
The Total Area of Ernad Tehsil is 703.85 Square KM, with a population density of 1,294 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ernad Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Ernad Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Ernad Tehsil are 1.78 Lac(1,78,209).
Ernad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ernad Tehsil, there are about 2.41 Lac (2,41,252) workers, making up nearly 26.48% of the Ernad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.07 Lac (2,06,507) are male workers, and about 34.75 k (34,745) are female workers.
Ernad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.78 Lac (9,77,788) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.82 Lac (9,81,699) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.85 Lac (9,84,850) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.88 Lac (9,87,511) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.90 Lac (9,90,173) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.93 Lac (9,92,807) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.95 Lac (9,95,469) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.97 Lac (9,97,370) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.99 Lac (9,98,755) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.00 Lac (10,00,140) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.02 Lac (10,01,525) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.03 Lac (10,02,883) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.04 Lac (10,04,268) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ernad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.04 Lac (10,04,268), with a male population of 4.91 Lac (4,90,792) and a female population of 5.14 Lac (5,13,517). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Ernad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.