Nilambur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nilambur Tehsil has a population of 5.74 Lac (5,74,059) with 2.74 Lac (2,73,909) males and 3.00 Lac (3,00,150) females.The sex ratio in Nilambur is 1096, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nilambur Tehsil is 76.68 k (76,679) which is 13.36% of Nilambur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nilambur Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nilambur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Malappuram District in the state of KERALA in India.

Nilambur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nilambur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.16 Lac (6,16,160), indicating a 7.33% increased from Nilambur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.22 Lac.

Nilambur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nilambur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.19 Lac (6,18,625), projecting a 7.76% increased from Nilambur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.96 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.23 Lac.

Nilambur Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Nilambur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.32 Lac (3,32,101), accounting for 57.85% of the Nilambur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.56 Lac (1,56,053), and the Muslim female population is around 1.76 Lac (1,76,048).

Nilambur Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Nilambur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.92 Lac (1,92,402), accounting for 33.52% of the Nilambur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 93.66 k (93,656), and the Hindu female population is around 98.75 k (98,746).

Nilambur Religion Wise Population

Nilambur Urban Population

The Urban population of Nilambur Tehsil is 46.37 k (46,366), with 22.26 k (22,262) being males and 24.10 k (24,104) being females, making up 8.08% of the Nilambur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1083 females for every 1000 males.

Nilambur Rural Population

The Rural population of Nilambur Tehsil is 5.28 Lac (5,27,693), with 2.52 Lac (2,51,647) being males and 2.76 Lac (2,76,046) being females, making up 91.92% of the Nilambur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1097 females for every 1000 males.

Nilambur Literacy Rate

Nilambur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 92.32% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nilambur Tehsil is 94.86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nilambur Tehsil is 90.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nilambur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.88%, while in the rural regions of Nilambur Tehsil, it is around 92.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nilambur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	92.32	94.86	90.05
Urban Area	94.88	96.88	93.06
Rural Area	92.1	94.68	89.79

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nilambur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	93.19	95.64	91.08
Hindu	89.6	92.86	86.55
Christian	97.59	98.02	97.17
Religion not stated	89.61	92.74	86.94

Nilambur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nilambur Tehsil is 55.22 k (55,217) with 26.71 k (26,712) males and 28.51 k (28,505) females, which is 9.62% of Nilambur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1068 females for every 1000 males.

Nilambur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nilambur Tehsil is 13.64 k (13,638) with 6.60 k (6,596) males and 7.04 k (7,042) females, which is 2.38% of Nilambur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1068 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nilambur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1096
Urban Area	1083
Rural Area	1097

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nilambur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	1129
Hindu	1055
Christian	1047
Religion not stated	1174

Nilambur Area & Households

The Total Area of Nilambur Tehsil is 1,343.29 Square KM, with a population density of 427 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nilambur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nilambur Tehsil are 18.The Total Number of households in Nilambur Tehsil are 1.21 Lac(1,20,552).

Nilambur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nilambur Tehsil, there are about 1.72 Lac (1,71,955) workers, making up nearly 29.95% of the Nilambur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.34 Lac (1,34,324) are male workers, and about 37.63 k (37,631) are female workers.

Nilambur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nilambur Census Frequently Asked Questions