Kodungallur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kodungallur Population 2026
3,27,653 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,28,614
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.32% 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 • 10.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 953
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,303
Girls 15,542
Literacy Gap
1.2% Diff Male Literacy 86.2%
Female Literacy 85.0%
SC Population
30,055
9.6% of total
ST Population
690
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 34%
Main Workers 83,542
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 22,368
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 93.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.3%
Agricultural Laborers 2.6%
Household Industries 2.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,02,332 | 3,12,238 | +3.28% |
| Literacy Rate | 82.4% | 85.58% | +3.2% |
| Sex Ratio | 1116 | 1139 | +23 |
Decadal Growth Rate
3.28%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.32%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kodungallur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kodungallur in 2026 is 3,27,566. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.32%.
What is the literacy rate of Kodungallur? ▼
The literacy rate of Kodungallur is 85.58% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kodungallur? ▼
The sex ratio of Kodungallur is 1139 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 Kodungallur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kodungallur in 2027 is 3,28,614. This projection is based on the 0.32% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Kodungallur population changed since 2001? ▼
Kodungallur population grew from 3,02,332 in 2001 to 3,12,238 in 2011, a decadal growth of 3.28%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.32%.
What was the population of Kodungallur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kodungallur had a total population of 3,12,238. This comprised 1,45,998 males and 1,66,240 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Thrissur District
#5 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Kerala
#48 of 63
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kodungallur | Thrissur Avg | Kerala Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 85.58% | 85.53% ↑ 0.0%
| 84.4% ↑ 1.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 1139 | 1118 ↑ 21 | 1082 ↑ 57 |
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