Alappuzha District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio

Alappuzha District Kerala Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Alappuzha​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ in Kerala, the smallest district by area i.e. 1,415 km² and has a population of 2.14 million has been forecasted for 2021 and its population is anticipated to be 2.293 million in 2025 and 2.346 million in 2036, respectively. According to the 2011 census, the district had a population of 2.128 million with a density of 1, 504/km², which is the highest in Kerala. The urban population accounts for more than 50% of the district's total population and 99% of the people speak ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Malayalam.

Quick Overview of District Census 2021 & Projections

• District: Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala
• Area: 1,415 km² (Smallest district in Kerala)
• Coordinates: 9°29′N 76°29′E
• Population (2011 census): 2,127,789 (21.28 lakhs)
• Population (2021 projected): 2,140,000 (21.44 lakhs)
• Population (2025 projected): 2,140,000 – 2,292,973 (21.48 – 22.93 lakhs)
• Population (2036 projected): 2,345,688 (23.46 lakhs)
• Population Density (2011): 1,504/km² (highest in Kerala)
• Urban population (2011): 1,148,146 (53.96%)
• Rural population (2011): 979,643 (46.04%)
• Main language: Malayalam (99.0%)

Historic Population & Growth (1901–2036)

Year	Population	Variation	% Change	Male	Female
1901	509,545	–	–	257,000	253,000
1931	865,222	172,000	24.75%	433,000	432,000
1961	1,404,269	238,000	20.45%	693,000	711,000
2011	2,127,789	18,629	0.88%	1,013,142	1,114,647
2025	2,292,973	165,184	7.76%	1,093,000	1,200,000
2036	2,345,688	52,715	2.3%	1,119,971	1,225,671

Religion & Caste-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Population	%
Hindu	1,460,447	68.64%
Christian	435,056	20.45%
Muslim	224,545	10.55%
Sikh	268	0.01%
Buddhist	146	0.01%
Jain	74	0.00%
Other/Not Stated	6,942	0.33%

Group	Total	%	Male	Female	Sex Ratio
SC	201,211	9.46%	97,183	104,028	1,071
ST	6,574	0.31%	3,175	3,399	1,071

Sex Ratio & Child Population

• Average Sex Ratio (2011): 1100 females/1000 males
• Child Sex Ratio (0–6 yrs, 2011): 951 girls/1000 boys
• Urban Sex Ratio: 1094
• Rural Sex Ratio: 1108
• Child Population (0–6 yrs, 2011): 192,046 (9.03%)
• Urban child population: 102,632 (9.61% of urban)
• Rural child population: 89,414 (9.84% of rural)

Literacy Rate

Category	Avg Literacy	Male Literacy	Female Literacy
Total	95.72%	97.36%	94.24%
Urban	95.68%	97.46%	94.07%
Rural	95.76%	97.24%	94.44%

Religion	Avg Literacy	Male Literacy	Female Literacy
Hindu	95.75%	97.47%	94.22%
Christian	97.07%	97.71%	96.49%
Muslim	92.85%	96.04%	89.98%

Urban/Rural Breakdown & Households

Category	Population (%)	Total Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Child Population	Literacy Rate
Urban	53.96%	1,148,146	548,429	599,717	1,094	947	102,632	95.68%
Rural	46.04%	979,643	464,713	514,930	1,108	955	89,414	95.76%

• Total Households (2011): 535,958
• Total Towns: 38
• Total Villages: 52

Major Cities, Towns & Taluks

City/Town	Population	Male	Female
Cherthala (UA)	455,722	222,625	233,097
Kayamkulam (UA)	427,967	198,432	229,535
Alappuzha (UA)	240,991	116,439	124,552
Alappuzha Municipality	174,176	83,853	90,323

• Other major towns (by taluk):
• Cherthala taluk: Aroor, Thuravoor, Cherthala, Arookutty, Ezhupunna, Kanjikuzhy, Arthunkal, Vayalar
• Ambalapuzha taluk: Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Kalavoor, Purakkad, Aryad, Thumpoly, Valavanadu, Pathirappally, Punnapra
• Kuttanad taluk: Champakulam, Edathua, Kainakary, Thakazhy, Thalavady, Nedumudi, Mankombu, Kavalam, Muttar
• Karthikappally taluk: Kayamkulam, Haripad, Cheppad, Chingoli, Karthikappally, Muthukulam, Pathiyoor, Pallippad, Krishnapuram, Arattupuzha
• Mavelikkara taluk: Mavelikkara, Chennithala, Chettikulangara, Bharanikavu, Charumood, Nooranad, Mavelikkara Thekkekara, Edappon, Thazhakara
• Chengannur taluk: Chengannur, Budhanoor, Pandanad, Puliyoor, Venmoney, Cheriyanad, Mulakuzha, Mannar

Subdistricts (Taluks) & Villages List

Taluk	Villages
Cherthala	Arookutty, Aroor, Arthunkal, Cherthala North, Cherthala South, Ezhupunna, Kadakkarappally, Kanjikuzhy, Kodamthuruth, Kokkothamangalam, Kuthiyathode, Mararikulam North, Pallippuram, Panavally, Pattanakkad, Perumbalam, Thanneermukkom North/South, Thuravoor South, Thaikkattussery, Vayalar East
Ambalappuzha	Alappuzha West, Ambalappuzha, Ambalappuzha North, Aryad South, Thumpoly, Kalavoor, Karumady, Komalapuram, Mannancherry, Mullakkal, Paravur-Alappuzha, Pathirappally, Pazhaveedu, Punnapra, Purakkad
Kuttanad	Champakulam, Edathua, Kainakary North/South, Kavalam, Kunnumma, Muttar, Nedumudi, Neelamperoor, Pulinkunnoo, Ramankary, Thakazhy, Thalavady, Veliyanad
Karthikappally	Arattupuzha, Cheppad, Cheruthana, Chingoli, Haripad, Kandalloor, Karthikappally, Karuvatta, Kayamkulam, Keerikkad, Krishnapuram, Kumarapuram, Muthukulam, Pallippad, Pathiyoor, Puthuppally, Thrikkunnapuzha, Veeyapuram
Mavelikkara	Bharanikkavu, Chennithala, Chunakkara, Kannamangalam, Kattanam, Mavelikara, Nooranad, Palamel, Perungala, Thamarakkulam, Thazhakkara, Thekkekara, Thriperumthura, Vallikunnam, Vettiyar
Chengannur	Ala, Chengannur, Cheriyanad, Ennakkad, Kurattissery, Mannar, Mulakuzha, Pandanad, Puliyoor, Thiruvanvandoor, Venmony

• Total Villages: 93
• Total Towns: 38

Languages Spoken

• Malayalam (99%)
• Konkani (minority, urban)

Workforce (2011 census)

• Total workers: 804,471 (37.81%)
• Male workers: 536,738
• Female workers: 267,733

Education & Notable Institutions

• Govt. T D Medical College, Alappuzha
• KVM Institute of Paramedical Science, Cherthala
• Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara
• Sree Narayana College, Chengannur and Cherthala
• Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha
• Archana College of Engineering, Panamel
• Carmel Polytechnic College, Punnapra
• University Institute of Technology (UIT), Alappuzha

Major Tourist Attractions

• Kerala Backwaters & Houseboats
• Alappuzha Beach
• Mararikulam Beach
• Krishnapuram Palace
• Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Snake boat)
• Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum
• Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
• Buddha statue, Saradha Mandiram (Mavelikara)
• Pathiramanal island (migratory birds)

FAQs

• Q: What is Alappuzha’s population in 2025?
  A: Estimated 2.14 – 2.29 lakhs (projection varies by source).
• Q: What is Alappuzha’s literacy rate?
  A: 95.72% (2011), one of the highest in India.
• Q: Top three religions by population?
  A: Hindu (68.6%), Christian (20.4%), Muslim (10.6%)
• Q: Total SC/ST population and ratio?
  A: SC: 9.46% | ST: 0.31% | Sex ratio ~1071 in both
• Q: Number of villages and towns?
  A: 93 villages, 38 towns (census 2011)
• Q: Main spoken language?
  A: Malayalam; some Konkani in urban areas
• Q: Workforce proportion?
  A: About 38% are workers
• Q: Key tourist sites?
  A: Backwaters, houseboats, boat races, Alappuzha Beach, Krishnapuram Palace
• Q: Major towns/cities?
  A: Alappuzha, Cherthala, Kayamkulam, Haripad, Mavelikkara, Chengannur
• Q: District’s density and urban ratio?
  A: Highest density in Kerala (1504/km²); 54% urban population (2011)