Chavakkad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chavakkad Tehsil has a population of 4.71 Lac (4,70,898) with 2.16 Lac (2,15,864) males and 2.55 Lac (2,55,034) females.The sex ratio in Chavakkad is 1182, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chavakkad Tehsil is 52.54 k (52,537) which is 11.16% of Chavakkad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chavakkad Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chavakkad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thrissur District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Chavakkad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chavakkad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.05 Lac (5,05,434), indicating a 7.33% increased from Chavakkad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.73 Lac.
Chavakkad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chavakkad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.07 Lac (5,07,455), projecting a 7.76% increased from Chavakkad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.75 Lac.
Chavakkad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chavakkad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.45 Lac (2,45,476), accounting for 52.13% of the Chavakkad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,14,687), and the Hindu female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,30,789).
Chavakkad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chavakkad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,967), accounting for 39.07% of the Chavakkad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 81.27 k (81,267), and the Muslim female population is around 1.03 Lac (1,02,700).
Chavakkad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,45,476 | 52.13% |
| Muslim | 1,83,967 | 39.07% |
| Christian | 40,520 | 8.6% |
| Religion not stated | 829 | 0.18% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 45 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 32 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChavakkad Urban Population
The Urban population of Chavakkad Tehsil is 3.47 Lac (3,46,922), with 1.59 Lac (1,59,150) being males and 1.88 Lac (1,87,772) being females, making up 73.67% of the Chavakkad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1180 females for every 1000 males.
Chavakkad Rural Population
The Rural population of Chavakkad Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,23,976), with 56.71 k (56,714) being males and 67.26 k (67,262) being females, making up 26.33% of the Chavakkad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1186 females for every 1000 males.
Chavakkad Literacy Rate
Chavakkad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 95.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chavakkad Tehsil is 96.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chavakkad Tehsil is 93.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chavakkad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.27%, while in the rural regions of Chavakkad Tehsil, it is around 94.45%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chavakkad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95.06 | 96.63 | 93.76 |
| Urban Area | 95.27 | 96.81 | 94.01 |
| Rural Area | 94.45 | 96.15 | 93.07 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chavakkad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.2 | 96.69 | 93.92 |
| Muslim | 94.11 | 96.09 | 92.63 |
| Christian | 98.68 | 98.91 | 98.46 |
| Religion not stated | 75.17 | 77.24 | 72.15 |
Chavakkad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chavakkad Tehsil is 23.02 k (23,016) with 11.11 k (11,106) males and 11.91 k (11,910) females, which is 4.89% of Chavakkad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1073 females for every 1000 males.
Chavakkad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chavakkad Tehsil is 670 (670) with 307 (307) males and 363 (363) females, which is 0.14% of Chavakkad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1183 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chavakkad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1182 |
| Urban Area | 1180 |
| Rural Area | 1186 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chavakkad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1141 |
| Muslim | 1264 |
| Christian | 1093 |
| Religion not stated | 689 |
Chavakkad Area & Households
The Total Area of Chavakkad Tehsil is 234.73 Square KM, with a population density of 2,006 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chavakkad Tehsil are 22 and the Total Number of Villages in Chavakkad Tehsil are 7.The Total Number of households in Chavakkad Tehsil are 1.08 Lac(1,08,151).
Chavakkad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chavakkad Tehsil, there are about 1.35 Lac (1,35,188) workers, making up nearly 28.71% of the Chavakkad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,02,153) are male workers, and about 33.04 k (33,035) are female workers.
Chavakkad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.05 Lac (5,05,434) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.07 Lac (5,07,455) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.09 Lac (5,09,084) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.10 Lac (5,10,459) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,835) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.13 Lac (5,13,197) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.15 Lac (5,14,573) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.16 Lac (5,15,555) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.16 Lac (5,16,271) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.17 Lac (5,16,987) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.18 Lac (5,17,703) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.18 Lac (5,18,405) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.19 Lac (5,19,121) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chavakkad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.19 Lac (5,19,121), with a male population of 2.39 Lac (2,38,626) and a female population of 2.80 Lac (2,80,437). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Chavakkad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.