Wayanad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Wayanad District has a population of 8.17 Lac (8,17,420) with 4.02 Lac (4,01,684) males and 4.16 Lac (4,15,736) females.The sex ratio in Wayanad is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wayanad District is 92.32 k (92,324) which is 11.29% of Wayanad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wayanad District is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Wayanad District is listed as part of KERALA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Wayanad Population Census 2011
- Wayanad Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Wayanad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Wayanad District current estimated population is projected to be 8.77 Lac (8,77,369), indicating a 7.33% increased from Wayanad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.46 Lac.
Wayanad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Wayanad District estimated population is projected to be 8.81 Lac (8,80,878), projecting a 7.76% increased from Wayanad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.47 Lac.
Wayanad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Wayanad District, with a total Hindu population of 4.04 Lac (4,04,460), accounting for 49.48% of the Wayanad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.00 Lac (2,00,057), and the Hindu female population is around 2.04 Lac (2,04,403).
Wayanad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Wayanad District, with a total Muslim population of 2.34 Lac (2,34,185), accounting for 28.65% of the Wayanad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,384), and the Muslim female population is around 1.22 Lac (1,21,801).
Wayanad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,04,460 | 49.48% |
| Muslim | 2,34,185 | 28.65% |
| Christian | 1,74,453 | 21.34% |
| Religion not stated | 1,866 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 1,797 | 0.22% |
| Buddhist | 312 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 286 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 61 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationWayanad Urban Population
The Urban population of Wayanad District is 31.58 k (31,580), with 15.40 k (15,401) being males and 16.18 k (16,179) being females, making up 3.86% of the Wayanad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1051 females for every 1000 males.
Wayanad Rural Population
The Rural population of Wayanad District is 7.86 Lac (7,85,840), with 3.86 Lac (3,86,283) being males and 4.00 Lac (3,99,557) being females, making up 96.14% of the Wayanad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Wayanad Literacy Rate
Wayanad District has a literacy rate of 89.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wayanad District is 92.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wayanad District is 85.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wayanad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.18%, while in the rural regions of Wayanad District, it is around 88.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wayanad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.03 | 92.51 | 85.7 |
| Urban Area | 91.18 | 94.13 | 88.4 |
| Rural Area | 88.95 | 92.45 | 85.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Wayanad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.71 | 88.76 | 80.78 |
| Muslim | 90.58 | 95.11 | 86.49 |
| Christian | 96.91 | 97.83 | 95.99 |
| Religion not stated | 86.58 | 90.61 | 82.54 |
Wayanad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wayanad District is 32.58 k (32,578) with 16.41 k (16,406) males and 16.17 k (16,172) females, which is 3.99% of Wayanad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Wayanad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wayanad District is 1.51 Lac (1,51,443) with 74.48 k (74,476) males and 76.97 k (76,967) females, which is 18.53% of Wayanad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wayanad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1035 |
| Urban Area | 1051 |
| Rural Area | 1035 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Wayanad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1022 |
| Muslim | 1084 |
| Christian | 1003 |
| Religion not stated | 986 |
Wayanad Area & Households
The Total Area of Wayanad District is 2,130 Square KM, with a population density of 384 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wayanad District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Wayanad District are 48.The Total Number of households in Wayanad District are 1.91 Lac(1,90,894).
Wayanad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wayanad District, there are about 3.40 Lac (3,40,077) workers, making up nearly 41.6% of the Wayanad District total population. Out of these, around 2.29 Lac (2,28,639) are male workers, and about 1.11 Lac (1,11,438) are female workers.
Wayanad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Wayanad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 75,149, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 8,17,420 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 62.6% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 25.90%.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.
Wayanad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 75,149 to 8,17,420.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 62.6%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 75.15 k | ------ | ------ | 41.63 k | 33.52 k |
| 1911 | 82.55 k | 7.40 k | 9.847103754 | 45.49 k | 37.06 k |
| 1921 | 84.77 k | 2.22 k | 2.691734606 | 47.47 k | 37.30 k |
| 1931 | 91.77 k | 7.00 k | 8.255181607 | 50.88 k | 40.89 k |
| 1941 | 1.06 Lac | 14.58 k | 15.88880777 | 57.95 k | 48.40 k |
| 1951 | 1.69 Lac | 62.93 k | 59.17254349 | 92.10 k | 77.18 k |
| 1961 | 2.75 Lac | 1.06 Lac | 62.60337902 | 1.45 Lac | 1.31 Lac |
| 1971 | 4.14 Lac | 1.39 Lac | 50.35149225 | 2.15 Lac | 1.99 Lac |
| 1981 | 5.54 Lac | 1.40 Lac | 33.87120938 | 2.84 Lac | 2.70 Lac |
| 1991 | 6.72 Lac | 1.18 Lac | 21.3170501 | 3.42 Lac | 3.30 Lac |
| 2001 | 7.81 Lac | 1.08 Lac | 16.14141949 | 3.91 Lac | 3.89 Lac |
| 2011 | 8.17 Lac | 36.80 k | 4.714335675 | 4.02 Lac | 4.16 Lac |
Wayanad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.77 Lac (8,77,369) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.81 Lac (8,80,878) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.84 Lac (8,83,705) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,093) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.88 Lac (8,88,481) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.91 Lac (8,90,845) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.93 Lac (8,93,233) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.95 Lac (8,94,939) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.96 Lac (8,96,182) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.97 Lac (8,97,425) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.99 Lac (8,98,668) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.00 Lac (8,99,886) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.01 Lac (9,01,129) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wayanad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.01 Lac (9,01,129), with a male population of 4.44 Lac (4,44,039) and a female population of 4.57 Lac (4,57,146). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Wayanad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.41%.