Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Pathanamthitta District

Pathanamthitta Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pathanamthitta District has a population of 11.97 Lac (11,97,412) with 5.62 Lac (5,61,716) males and 6.36 Lac (6,35,696) females.The sex ratio in Pathanamthitta is 1132, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pathanamthitta District is 96.84 k (96,837) which is 8.09% of Pathanamthitta District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pathanamthitta District is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pathanamthitta District is listed as part of KERALA State in INDIA.

11.97 Lac

Toatl Population

5.62 Lac

Male Population

6.36 Lac

Female Population

Pathanamthitta Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pathanamthitta District current estimated population is projected to be 12.85 Lac (12,85,229), indicating a 7.33% increased from Pathanamthitta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.82 Lac.

Pathanamthitta Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pathanamthitta District estimated population is projected to be 12.90 Lac (12,90,370), projecting a 7.76% increased from Pathanamthitta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.84 Lac.

Pathanamthitta Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pathanamthitta District, with a total Hindu population of 6.82 Lac (6,81,666), accounting for 56.93% of the Pathanamthitta District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.20 Lac (3,19,591), and the Hindu female population is around 3.62 Lac (3,62,075).

Pathanamthitta Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Pathanamthitta District, with a total Christian population of 4.56 Lac (4,56,404), accounting for 38.12% of the Pathanamthitta District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.14 Lac (2,13,855), and the Christian female population is around 2.43 Lac (2,42,549).

Pathanamthitta Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu6,81,66656.93%
Christian4,56,40438.12%
Muslim55,0744.6%
Religion not stated3,6590.31%
Other religions and persuasions2620.02%
Sikh1530.01%
Buddhist1500.01%
Jain440%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Pathanamthitta Urban Population

The Urban population of Pathanamthitta District is 1.32 Lac (1,31,613), with 61.90 k (61,896) being males and 69.72 k (69,717) being females, making up 10.99% of the Pathanamthitta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1127 females for every 1000 males.

Pathanamthitta Rural Population

The Rural population of Pathanamthitta District is 10.66 Lac (10,65,799), with 5.00 Lac (4,99,820) being males and 5.66 Lac (5,65,979) being females, making up 89.01% of the Pathanamthitta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1133 females for every 1000 males.

Pathanamthitta Literacy Rate

Pathanamthitta District has a literacy rate of 96.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pathanamthitta District is 97.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pathanamthitta District is 95.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pathanamthitta District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.9%, while in the rural regions of Pathanamthitta District, it is around 96.5%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pathanamthitta

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 96.55 97.36 95.83
Urban Area 96.9 97.64 96.25
Rural Area 96.5 97.33 95.78

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pathanamthitta

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 95.88 96.94 94.96
Christian 97.77 98.16 97.43
Muslim 95.03 96.72 93.52
Religion not stated 87.96 84.65 91.1

Pathanamthitta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pathanamthitta District is 1.64 Lac (1,64,465) with 78.94 k (78,942) males and 85.52 k (85,523) females, which is 13.74% of Pathanamthitta District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1084 females for every 1000 males.

Pathanamthitta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pathanamthitta District is 8.11 k (8,108) with 3.95 k (3,947) males and 4.16 k (4,161) females, which is 0.68% of Pathanamthitta District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1055 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pathanamthitta

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1132
Urban Area 1127
Rural Area 1133

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pathanamthitta

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1133
Christian 1135
Muslim 1108
Religion not stated 1023

Pathanamthitta Area & Households

The Total Area of Pathanamthitta District is 2,652 Square KM, with a population density of 452 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pathanamthitta District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Pathanamthitta District are 64.The Total Number of households in Pathanamthitta District are 3.23 Lac(3,22,684).

Pathanamthitta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pathanamthitta District, there are about 3.93 Lac (3,92,794) workers, making up nearly 32.8% of the Pathanamthitta District total population. Out of these, around 2.82 Lac (2,81,854) are male workers, and about 1.11 Lac (1,10,940) are female workers.

Pathanamthitta - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Pathanamthitta district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,76,251, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 11,97,412 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 27.24% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 2011 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.64%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Pathanamthitta District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,76,251 to 11,97,412.
  • The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 27.24%.
  • The year 2011 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.76 Lac ------ ------ 1.39 Lac 1.37 Lac
1911 3.17 Lac 40.82 k 14.77677909 1.60 Lac 1.58 Lac
1921 3.76 Lac 58.86 k 18.56455316 1.93 Lac 1.83 Lac
1931 4.78 Lac 1.02 Lac 27.24141141 2.42 Lac 2.36 Lac
1941 5.76 Lac 98.09 k 20.50632911 2.90 Lac 2.86 Lac
1951 7.19 Lac 1.43 Lac 24.77916022 3.60 Lac 3.59 Lac
1961 8.88 Lac 1.69 Lac 23.49597927 4.42 Lac 4.47 Lac
1971 10.28 Lac 1.40 Lac 15.75373309 5.09 Lac 5.19 Lac
1981 11.25 Lac 97.14 k 9.447213015 5.47 Lac 5.78 Lac
1991 11.88 Lac 62.99 k 5.597127992 5.76 Lac 6.12 Lac
2001 12.34 Lac 45.68 k 3.84438019 5.89 Lac 6.45 Lac
2011 11.97 Lac -36.60 k -2.966250032 5.62 Lac 6.36 Lac

Historical Population of Pathanamthitta by Census Year 1901-2011

Pathanamthitta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.85 Lac (12,85,229) 7.33%
2025 12.90 Lac (12,90,370) 7.76% 0.43 %
2026 12.95 Lac (12,94,511) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 12.98 Lac (12,98,009) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 13.02 Lac (13,01,507) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 13.05 Lac (13,04,970) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 13.08 Lac (13,08,468) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 13.11 Lac (13,10,967) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 13.13 Lac (13,12,788) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 13.15 Lac (13,14,608) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 13.16 Lac (13,16,429) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 13.18 Lac (13,18,214) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 13.20 Lac (13,20,035) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pathanamthitta District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.20 Lac (13,20,035), with a male population of 6.21 Lac (6,20,946) and a female population of 6.99 Lac (6,99,015). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Pathanamthitta District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.

Pathanamthitta Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pathanamthitta is 11.97 Lac (11,97,412).

The estimated population of Pathanamthitta in 2024 is approximately 12.85 Lac (12,85,229).

Hindu constitute 56.93% of Pathanamthitta population, amounting to approximately 6.82 Lac (6,81,666) people.

Christian constitute 38.12% of Pathanamthitta population, totaling around 4.56 Lac (4,56,404) people.

Hindu: 56.93%, Christian: 38.12%, Muslim: 4.6%, Religion not stated: 0.31%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pathanamthitta is 1.64 Lac (13.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.11 k (0.68%).

In Pathanamthitta, 1.32 Lac (10.99%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.66 Lac (89.01%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pathanamthitta is 96.55%, with male literacy at 97.36% and female literacy at 95.83%.

The sex ratio in Pathanamthitta is 1132 females for every 1000 males.

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