Purakkadi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Purakkadi Village has a population of 21.02 k (21,022) with 10.39 k (10,388) males and 10.63 k (10,634) females.The sex ratio in Purakkadi is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purakkadi Village is 2.23 k (2,226) which is 10.59% of Purakkadi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purakkadi Village is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Purakkadi 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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Purakkadi Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Purakkadi Village current estimated population is projected to be 22.65 k (22,654), indicating a 7.76% increased from Purakkadi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.21 k, and the estimated female population is 11.45 k.
Purakkadi Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Purakkadi Village estimated population is projected to be 22.73 k (22,727), projecting a 8.11% increased from Purakkadi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 11.25 k, and the estimated female population is 11.48 k.
Purakkadi Literacy Rate
Purakkadi Village has a literacy rate of 89.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purakkadi Village is 93.12 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purakkadi Village is 86.86 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purakkadi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.95 | 93.12 | 86.86 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 89.95 | 93.12 | 86.86 |
Purakkadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purakkadi Village is 422 (422) with 219 (219) males and 203 (203) females, which is 2.01% of Purakkadi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Purakkadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purakkadi Village is 4.88 k (4,882) with 2.42 k (2,423) males and 2.46 k (2,459) females, which is 23.22% of Purakkadi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purakkadi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1024 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1024 |
Purakkadi Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Purakkadi Village are 5.10 k(5,102).
Purakkadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Purakkadi Village, there are about 9.36 k (9,358) workers, making up nearly 44.52% of the Purakkadi Village total population. Out of these, around 6.26 k (6,256) are male workers, and about 3.10 k (3,102) are female workers.
Purakkadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.65 k (22,654) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.73 k (22,727) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.79 k (22,789) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.85 k (22,850) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 22.91 k (22,911) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 22.97 k (22,972) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.02 k (23,016) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 23.05 k (23,048) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 23.08 k (23,080) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.11 k (23,112) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 23.14 k (23,143) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 23.18 k (23,175) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Purakkadi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.18 k (23,175), with a male population of 11.48 k (11,484) and a female population of 11.69 k (11,694). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Purakkadi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.
Purakkadi Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poothadi | 14,578 |
| 2 | Pulpalli | 28,322 |
| 3 | Padichira | 28,970 |
| 4 | Kidanganad | 9,122 |
| 5 | Irulam | 21,052 |
| 6 | Krishnagiri | 12,952 |
| 7 | Sulthanbathery | 23,333 |
| 8 | Kuppadi | 26,662 |
| 9 | Noolpuzha | 14,133 |
| 10 | Cheeral | 15,725 |