Alathur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Alathur Tehsil has a population of 4.45 Lac (4,44,995) with 2.16 Lac (2,16,248) males and 2.29 Lac (2,28,747) females.The sex ratio in Alathur is 1058, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Alathur Tehsil is 45.66 k (45,660) which is 10.26% of Alathur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Alathur Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Alathur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Palakkad District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Alathur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Alathur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.78 Lac (4,77,631), indicating a 7.33% increased from Alathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.45 Lac.
Alathur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Alathur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.80 Lac (4,79,541), projecting a 7.76% increased from Alathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.46 Lac.
Alathur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Alathur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.37 Lac (3,37,335), accounting for 75.81% of the Alathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.64 Lac (1,64,150), and the Hindu female population is around 1.73 Lac (1,73,185).
Alathur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Alathur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 84.02 k (84,016), accounting for 18.88% of the Alathur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 40.38 k (40,384), and the Muslim female population is around 43.63 k (43,632).
Alathur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,37,335 | 75.81% |
| Muslim | 84,016 | 18.88% |
| Christian | 22,781 | 5.12% |
| Religion not stated | 750 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 51 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAlathur Urban Population
The Urban population of Alathur Tehsil is 26.72 k (26,720), with 12.81 k (12,808) being males and 13.91 k (13,912) being females, making up 6% of the Alathur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1087 females for every 1000 males.
Alathur Rural Population
The Rural population of Alathur Tehsil is 4.18 Lac (4,18,275), with 2.03 Lac (2,03,440) being males and 2.15 Lac (2,14,835) being females, making up 94% of the Alathur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1057 females for every 1000 males.
Alathur Literacy Rate
Alathur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Alathur Tehsil is 92.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Alathur Tehsil is 82.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Alathur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.95%, while in the rural regions of Alathur Tehsil, it is around 86.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Alathur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.16 | 92.49 | 82.17 |
| Urban Area | 89.95 | 95.14 | 85.27 |
| Rural Area | 86.98 | 92.33 | 81.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Alathur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.07 | 91.88 | 80.6 |
| Muslim | 88.9 | 93.43 | 84.79 |
| Christian | 97.15 | 98.14 | 96.19 |
| Religion not stated | 85.36 | 91.99 | 79.09 |
Alathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Alathur Tehsil is 76.24 k (76,240) with 37.43 k (37,431) males and 38.81 k (38,809) females, which is 17.13% of Alathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Alathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Alathur Tehsil is 1.45 k (1,452) with 711 (711) males and 741 (741) females, which is 0.33% of Alathur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Alathur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1058 |
| Urban Area | 1087 |
| Rural Area | 1057 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Alathur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1056 |
| Muslim | 1081 |
| Christian | 1017 |
| Religion not stated | 1028 |
Alathur Area & Households
The Total Area of Alathur Tehsil is 571.07 Square KM, with a population density of 779 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Alathur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Alathur Tehsil are 29.The Total Number of households in Alathur Tehsil are 1.03 Lac(1,03,356).
Alathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Alathur Tehsil, there are about 1.83 Lac (1,83,392) workers, making up nearly 41.21% of the Alathur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.25 Lac (1,25,007) are male workers, and about 58.39 k (58,385) are female workers.
Alathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.78 Lac (4,77,631) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.80 Lac (4,79,541) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,080) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.82 Lac (4,82,380) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.84 Lac (4,83,680) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,967) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,267) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.87 Lac (4,87,196) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.88 Lac (4,87,873) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.89 Lac (4,88,549) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.89 Lac (4,89,226) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.90 Lac (4,89,889) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.91 Lac (4,90,566) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Alathur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.91 Lac (4,90,566), with a male population of 2.39 Lac (2,39,050) and a female population of 2.52 Lac (2,51,532). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Alathur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.