Kuttanad Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kuttanad Population 2026
1,77,063 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,76,138
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -0.57% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 9.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 962
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,501
Girls 9,137
Literacy Gap
0.2% Diff Male Literacy 88.3%
Female Literacy 88.1%
SC Population
17,803
9.2% of total
ST Population
383
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 49,148
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,954
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 52.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 7.8%
Agricultural Laborers 37.0%
Household Industries 2.3%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,04,319 | 1,93,007 | -5.54% |
| Literacy Rate | 86.11% | 88.21% | +2.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 1050 | 1075 | +25 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-5.54%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-0.57%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kuttanad in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kuttanad in 2026 is 1,77,147. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -0.57%.
What is the literacy rate of Kuttanad? ▼
The literacy rate of Kuttanad is 88.21% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kuttanad? ▼
The sex ratio of Kuttanad is 1075 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kuttanad in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kuttanad in 2027 is 1,76,138. This projection is based on the -0.57% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Kuttanad population changed since 2001? ▼
Kuttanad population grew from 2,04,319 in 2001 to 1,93,007 in 2011, a decadal growth of -5.54%. The annual compound growth rate was -0.57%.
What was the population of Kuttanad in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kuttanad had a total population of 1,93,007. This comprised 93,013 males and 99,994 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Alappuzha District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Kerala
#60 of 63
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kuttanad | Alappuzha Avg | Kerala Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 88.21% | 87.36% ↑ 0.8%
| 84.4% ↑ 3.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 1075 | 1110 ↓ 35 | 1082 ↓ 7 |
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