Ottappalam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ottappalam Tehsil has a population of 9.31 Lac (9,30,692) with 4.43 Lac (4,42,731) males and 4.88 Lac (4,87,961) females.The sex ratio in Ottappalam is 1103, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ottappalam Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,741) which is 11.79% of Ottappalam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ottappalam Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ottappalam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Palakkad District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Ottappalam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ottappalam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.99 Lac (9,98,948), indicating a 7.33% increased from Ottappalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.23 Lac.
Ottappalam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ottappalam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.03 Lac (10,02,944), projecting a 7.76% increased from Ottappalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.25 Lac.
Ottappalam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ottappalam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.34 Lac (5,33,841), accounting for 57.36% of the Ottappalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.56 Lac (2,55,612), and the Hindu female population is around 2.78 Lac (2,78,229).
Ottappalam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ottappalam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.82 Lac (3,82,444), accounting for 41.09% of the Ottappalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.80 Lac (1,80,114), and the Muslim female population is around 2.02 Lac (2,02,330).
Ottappalam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,33,841 | 57.36% |
| Muslim | 3,82,444 | 41.09% |
| Christian | 11,991 | 1.29% |
| Religion not stated | 2,166 | 0.23% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 107 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 61 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 46 | 0% |
| Jain | 36 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationOttappalam Urban Population
The Urban population of Ottappalam Tehsil is 2.51 Lac (2,50,825), with 1.20 Lac (1,20,079) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,30,746) being females, making up 26.95% of the Ottappalam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1089 females for every 1000 males.
Ottappalam Rural Population
The Rural population of Ottappalam Tehsil is 6.80 Lac (6,79,867), with 3.23 Lac (3,22,652) being males and 3.57 Lac (3,57,215) being females, making up 73.05% of the Ottappalam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1108 females for every 1000 males.
Ottappalam Literacy Rate
Ottappalam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ottappalam Tehsil is 95.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ottappalam Tehsil is 91.47 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ottappalam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.05%, while in the rural regions of Ottappalam Tehsil, it is around 93.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ottappalam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.37 | 95.51 | 91.47 |
| Urban Area | 94.05 | 96.14 | 92.16 |
| Rural Area | 93.12 | 95.27 | 91.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ottappalam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.09 | 95.45 | 90.96 |
| Muslim | 93.65 | 95.52 | 92.02 |
| Christian | 97.99 | 98.3 | 97.69 |
| Religion not stated | 92.74 | 94.85 | 90.93 |
Ottappalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ottappalam Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,511) with 65.82 k (65,822) males and 69.69 k (69,689) females, which is 14.56% of Ottappalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1059 females for every 1000 males.
Ottappalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ottappalam Tehsil is 1.73 k (1,727) with 843 (843) males and 884 (884) females, which is 0.19% of Ottappalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ottappalam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1103 |
| Urban Area | 1089 |
| Rural Area | 1108 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ottappalam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1089 |
| Muslim | 1124 |
| Christian | 1053 |
| Religion not stated | 1095 |
Ottappalam Area & Households
The Total Area of Ottappalam Tehsil is 845.98 Square KM, with a population density of 1,100 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ottappalam Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Ottappalam Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Ottappalam Tehsil are 2.01 Lac(2,01,045).
Ottappalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ottappalam Tehsil, there are about 2.85 Lac (2,85,458) workers, making up nearly 30.67% of the Ottappalam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.23 Lac (2,23,182) are male workers, and about 62.28 k (62,276) are female workers.
Ottappalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.99 Lac (9,98,948) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 10.03 Lac (10,02,944) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.06 Lac (10,06,162) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.09 Lac (10,08,881) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.12 Lac (10,11,601) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.14 Lac (10,14,292) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.17 Lac (10,17,011) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.19 Lac (10,18,953) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.20 Lac (10,20,368) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.22 Lac (10,21,783) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.23 Lac (10,23,198) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.25 Lac (10,24,586) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.26 Lac (10,26,001) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ottappalam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.26 Lac (10,26,001), with a male population of 4.89 Lac (4,89,414) and a female population of 5.37 Lac (5,36,565). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Ottappalam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.