Irulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Irulam Village has a population of 21.05 k (21,052) with 10.47 k (10,465) males and 10.59 k (10,587) females.The sex ratio in Irulam is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Irulam Village is 2.10 k (2,098) which is 9.97% of Irulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Irulam Village is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Irulam village is listed as part of the Sulthanbathery Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Wayanad District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Irulam Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Irulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 22.69 k (22,687), indicating a 7.76% increased from Irulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.29 k, and the estimated female population is 11.40 k.
Irulam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Irulam Village estimated population is projected to be 22.76 k (22,760), projecting a 8.11% increased from Irulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 11.33 k, and the estimated female population is 11.43 k.
Irulam Literacy Rate
Irulam Village has a literacy rate of 87.7% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Irulam Village is 90.76 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Irulam Village is 84.69 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Irulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.7 | 90.76 | 84.69 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 87.7 | 90.76 | 84.69 |
Irulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Irulam Village is 483 (483) with 251 (251) males and 232 (232) females, which is 2.29% of Irulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Irulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Irulam Village is 4.17 k (4,174) with 2.11 k (2,107) males and 2.07 k (2,067) females, which is 19.83% of Irulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Irulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1012 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1012 |
Irulam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Irulam Village are 5.26 k(5,259).
Irulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Irulam Village, there are about 10.15 k (10,150) workers, making up nearly 48.21% of the Irulam Village total population. Out of these, around 6.47 k (6,473) are male workers, and about 3.68 k (3,677) are female workers.
Irulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.69 k (22,687) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.76 k (22,760) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.82 k (22,821) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.88 k (22,883) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 22.94 k (22,943) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 23.01 k (23,005) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.05 k (23,049) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 23.08 k (23,081) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 23.11 k (23,113) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.15 k (23,145) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 23.18 k (23,176) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 23.21 k (23,208) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Irulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.21 k (23,208), with a male population of 11.57 k (11,569) and a female population of 11.64 k (11,642). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Irulam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.
Irulam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadavayal | 15,795 |
| 2 | Poothadi | 14,578 |
| 3 | Pulpalli | 28,322 |
| 4 | Padichira | 28,970 |
| 5 | Kidanganad | 9,122 |
| 6 | Purakkadi | 21,022 |
| 7 | Krishnagiri | 12,952 |
| 8 | Sulthanbathery | 23,333 |
| 9 | Kuppadi | 26,662 |
| 10 | Noolpuzha | 14,133 |