Colachel Population
As per the 2011 Census, Colachel Village has a population of 9.84 k (9,836) with 5.07 k (5,072) males and 4.76 k (4,764) females.The sex ratio in Colachel is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Colachel Village is 1.24 k (1,244) which is 12.65% of Colachel Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Colachel Village is 1050 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Colachel village is listed as part of the Kalkulam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kanniyakumari District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Colachel Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Colachel Village current estimated population is projected to be 10.49 k (10,486), indicating a 6.61% increased from Colachel 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.39 k, and the estimated female population is 5.10 k.
Colachel Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Colachel Village estimated population is projected to be 10.52 k (10,517), projecting a 6.92% increased from Colachel 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.40 k, and the estimated female population is 5.12 k.
Colachel Literacy Rate
Colachel Village has a literacy rate of 87.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Colachel Village is 86.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Colachel Village is 88.08 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Colachel
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.23 | 86.45 | 88.08 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 87.23 | 86.45 | 88.08 |
Colachel Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Colachel Village is 7 (7) with 3 (3) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.07% of Colachel Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1334 females for every 1000 males.
Colachel Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Colachel Village is 4 (4) with 2 (2) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.04% of Colachel Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Colachel
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 940 |
Colachel Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Colachel Village are 2.26 k(2,255).
Colachel Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Colachel Village, there are about 3.35 k (3,354) workers, making up nearly 34.1% of the Colachel Village total population. Out of these, around 3.07 k (3,069) are male workers, and about 285 (285) are female workers.
Colachel - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.49 k (10,486) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 10.52 k (10,517) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.54 k (10,539) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.55 k (10,553) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.57 k (10,568) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.58 k (10,582) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.60 k (10,597) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.60 k (10,603) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.60 k (10,602) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 10.60 k (10,602) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 10.60 k (10,602) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 10.60 k (10,601) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 10.60 k (10,601) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Colachel Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.60 k (10,601), with a male population of 5.42 k (5,415) and a female population of 5.18 k (5,183). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Colachel Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Colachel Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attoor (Part) | 11,699 |
| 2 | Veeyanoor (Part) | 3,009 |
| 3 | Valvachagostam | 5,579 |
| 4 | Thackalai | 9,551 |
| 5 | Kalkulam | 6,705 |
| 6 | Thalakkulam | 8,986 |
| 7 | Kurunthencode (Part) | 9,050 |
| 8 | Kadiapattinam | 26,589 |
| 9 | Veerapuli R.F. | 1,663 |
| 10 | Veerapuli Extn. (Old Kulasekarapuram) | 484 |