Villages In Sulthanbathery Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Sulthanbathery Population in 2025

In 2025, Sulthanbathery Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.21 Lac (3,20,987), indicating a 7.76% increased from Sulthanbathery's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.

Sulthanbathery Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Sulthanbathery Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.22 Lac (3,22,017), projecting a 8.11% increased from Sulthanbathery's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.

Sulthanbathery Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Sulthanbathery Tehsil has a population of 2.98 Lac (2,97,863) with 1.47 Lac (1,46,792) males and 1.51 Lac (1,51,071) females.The sex ratio in Sulthanbathery is 1030, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 31.27 k (31,272) which is 10.5% of Sulthanbathery Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sulthanbathery Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Wayanad District in the state of KERALA in India.

2.98 Lac

Total Population

1.47 Lac

Male Population

1.51 Lac

Female Population

Sulthanbathery Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sulthanbathery Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,319), accounting for 58.19% of the Sulthanbathery Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.58 k (85,575), and the Hindu female population is around 87.74 k (87,744).

Sulthanbathery Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Sulthanbathery Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 73.44 k (73,435), accounting for 24.65% of the Sulthanbathery Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 36.64 k (36,637), and the Christian female population is around 36.80 k (36,798).

Sulthanbathery Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,73,31958.19%
Christian73,43524.65%
Muslim49,86716.74%
Religion not stated7980.27%
Jain2330.08%
Buddhist990.03%
Other religions and persuasions840.03%
Sikh280.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sulthanbathery Urban Population

The Urban population of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sulthanbathery total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sulthanbathery Rural Population

The Rural population of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 2.98 Lac (2,97,863), with 1.47 Lac (1,46,792) being males and 1.51 Lac (1,51,071) being females, making up 100% of the Sulthanbathery total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Sulthanbathery Literacy Rate

Sulthanbathery Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 92.32 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 86.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sulthanbathery Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sulthanbathery Tehsil, it is around 89.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sulthanbathery

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 89.36 92.32 86.51
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 89.36 92.32 86.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sulthanbathery

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.6 89.2 82.1
Christian 96.7 97.8 95.61
Muslim 91.56 95.03 88.42
Religion not stated 85.81 89.72 81.4

Sulthanbathery Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 10.05 k (10,054) with 5.05 k (5,045) males and 5.01 k (5,009) females, which is 3.38% of Sulthanbathery Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Sulthanbathery Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 57.48 k (57,479) with 28.13 k (28,133) males and 29.35 k (29,346) females, which is 19.3% of Sulthanbathery Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1044 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sulthanbathery

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1030
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1030

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sulthanbathery

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1026
Christian 1005
Muslim 1083
Religion not stated 910

Sulthanbathery Area & Households

The Total Area of Sulthanbathery Tehsil is 774.86 Square KM, with a population density of 384 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sulthanbathery Tehsil are 15.The Total Number of households in Sulthanbathery Tehsil are 72.21 k(72,206).

Sulthanbathery Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sulthanbathery Tehsil, there are about 1.32 Lac (1,32,129) workers, making up nearly 44.36% of the Sulthanbathery Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 87.17 k (87,168) are male workers, and about 44.96 k (44,961) are female workers.

Sulthanbathery - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 3.21 Lac (3,20,987) 7.76%
2026 3.22 Lac (3,22,017) 8.11% 0.35 %
2027 3.23 Lac (3,22,887) 8.4% 0.29 %
2028 3.24 Lac (3,23,758) 8.69% 0.29 %
2029 3.25 Lac (3,24,619) 8.98% 0.29 %
2030 3.25 Lac (3,25,489) 9.27% 0.29 %
2031 3.26 Lac (3,26,111) 9.48% 0.21 %
2032 3.27 Lac (3,26,564) 9.64% 0.16 %
2033 3.27 Lac (3,27,017) 9.79% 0.15 %
2034 3.27 Lac (3,27,470) 9.94% 0.15 %
2035 3.28 Lac (3,27,914) 10.09% 0.15 %
2036 3.28 Lac (3,28,366) 10.24% 0.15 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sulthanbathery Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.28 Lac (3,28,366), with a male population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,271) and a female population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,119). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Sulthanbathery Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.

Sulthanbathery Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sulthanbathery is 2.98 Lac (2,97,863).

Hindu constitute 58.19% of Sulthanbathery population, amounting to approximately 1.73 Lac (1,73,319) people.

Christian constitute 24.65% of Sulthanbathery population, totaling around 73.44 k (73,435) people.

Hindu: 58.19%, Christian: 24.65%, Muslim: 16.74%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Jain: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sulthanbathery is 10.05 k (3.38%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 57.48 k (19.3%).

In Sulthanbathery, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.98 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sulthanbathery is 89.36%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 86.51%.

The sex ratio in Sulthanbathery is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Sulthanbathery population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.23% up to 2036.