Kalkulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kalkulam Tehsil has a population of 6.07 Lac (6,06,706) with 3.02 Lac (3,02,183) males and 3.05 Lac (3,04,523) females.The sex ratio in Kalkulam is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalkulam Tehsil is 59.10 k (59,098) which is 9.74% of Kalkulam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalkulam Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalkulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kanniyakumari District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kalkulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kalkulam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.47 Lac (6,46,784), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kalkulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.26 Lac.
Kalkulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kalkulam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.49 Lac (6,48,702), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kalkulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.27 Lac.
Kalkulam Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Kalkulam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 3.17 Lac (3,16,546), accounting for 52.17% of the Kalkulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.57 Lac (1,57,359), and the Christian female population is around 1.59 Lac (1,59,187).
Kalkulam Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kalkulam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.59 Lac (2,59,193), accounting for 42.72% of the Kalkulam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.29 Lac (1,29,498), and the Hindu female population is around 1.30 Lac (1,29,695).
Kalkulam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 3,16,546 | 52.17% |
| Hindu | 2,59,193 | 42.72% |
| Muslim | 29,161 | 4.81% |
| Religion not stated | 1,589 | 0.26% |
| Buddhist | 148 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 50 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKalkulam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kalkulam Tehsil is 4.93 Lac (4,93,372), with 2.45 Lac (2,45,358) being males and 2.48 Lac (2,48,014) being females, making up 81.32% of the Kalkulam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Kalkulam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kalkulam Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,13,334), with 56.83 k (56,825) being males and 56.51 k (56,509) being females, making up 18.68% of the Kalkulam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Kalkulam Literacy Rate
Kalkulam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 91.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalkulam Tehsil is 93.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalkulam Tehsil is 90.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kalkulam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.92%, while in the rural regions of Kalkulam Tehsil, it is around 90.69%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalkulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91.69 | 93.36 | 90.04 |
| Urban Area | 91.92 | 93.61 | 90.25 |
| Rural Area | 90.69 | 92.25 | 89.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalkulam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 92.54 | 93.62 | 91.47 |
| Hindu | 90.33 | 92.67 | 88.02 |
| Muslim | 94.66 | 96.67 | 92.72 |
| Religion not stated | 91.89 | 95.26 | 89.36 |
Kalkulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalkulam Tehsil is 18.37 k (18,366) with 9.21 k (9,209) males and 9.16 k (9,157) females, which is 3.03% of Kalkulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Kalkulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalkulam Tehsil is 2.96 k (2,957) with 1.44 k (1,436) males and 1.52 k (1,521) females, which is 0.49% of Kalkulam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1060 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalkulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 1011 |
| Rural Area | 995 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalkulam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1012 |
| Hindu | 1002 |
| Muslim | 1010 |
| Religion not stated | 1235 |
Kalkulam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kalkulam Tehsil is 632.98 Square KM, with a population density of 958 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalkulam Tehsil are 32 and the Total Number of Villages in Kalkulam Tehsil are 17.The Total Number of households in Kalkulam Tehsil are 1.55 Lac(1,54,700).
Kalkulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalkulam Tehsil, there are about 2.22 Lac (2,21,893) workers, making up nearly 36.57% of the Kalkulam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.74 Lac (1,73,527) are male workers, and about 48.37 k (48,366) are female workers.
Kalkulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.47 Lac (6,46,784) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.49 Lac (6,48,702) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.50 Lac (6,50,025) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.51 Lac (6,50,921) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.52 Lac (6,51,818) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.53 Lac (6,52,714) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,610) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,970) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,945) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,920) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,895) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,870) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.54 Lac (6,53,845) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kalkulam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.54 Lac (6,53,845), with a male population of 3.23 Lac (3,22,591) and a female population of 3.31 Lac (3,31,288). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kalkulam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.