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Demographics of Kerala
Location of Kerala in India
Population density of Kerala
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kerala is a state in south-western India. Most of Kerala's 33.3 million people
(in 2011) are of Malayali (Malayalam language speaking) ethnicity. Most of the Malayalam and English speaking Keralites derive their ancestry from
Dravidian and Aryan communities that settled in Kerala and intermixed with
each other and existing populations.[1] Additional ancestries derive from
several centuries of contact with non-Indian lands, whereby people of Arab,
Jewish, and other ethnicities settled in Kerala. Many of these immigrants
intermarried with native Malayalam speakers.[2][3] A tiny amount of Muslims
thus take lineage from Arab settlers mixed with local population.
Malayalam is Kerala's official language and is spoken by at least 96% of the
people of Kerala; the next most common language is Tamil, spoken mainly
by Tamil workers from Tamil Nadu and the local Kerala Iyers. Tulu and
Kannada is spoken in some parts of the northern districts of Kasaragod, adjoining Karnataka. In addition, Kerala is home to
321,000 indigenous tribal Adivasis (1.10% of the populace).[4] Some 63% of tribals reside in the eastern districts of Wayanad
(where 35.82% are tribals), Palakkad (11.05%), and Idukki (15.66%). [5] These groups, including the Irulars, Kurumbars, and
Mudugars,[6] speak their own native languages.[7][8][9] Cholanaikkan tribe in Silent Valley National Park were contacted only
in 1970s and they are the most isolated tribe. There were 64,008 Konkani speakers in Kerala in 1991.
Contents [hide]
1 Population
2 Social development
3 Emigration
4 Diversity
5 Additional demographic information
5.1 Nationality
5.2 Population
5.2.1 Class I Cities of Kerala
5.3 Ethnic gr oups
5.4 Religion/Caste Communities
5.4.1 Total - 100.00%
5.5 Age structure
5.6 Median age
5.7 Population growth rate
5.8 Birth rate
5.9 Death rate
5.10 Net migration rate
5.11 Sex ratio
5.12 Infant mortality rate
5.13 Maternal mortality rate
5.14 Life expectancy at birth
5.15 Total fertility rate
5.16 HIV/AIDS
6 See also7 References
Population [edit]
Kerala is home to 2.76% of India's people, and — at 859 persons per km²;[10] its land is
three times as densely settled as the rest of India. However, Kerala's population growth
rate is far lower than the national average. Whereas Kerala's population more than doubled
between 1951 and 1991 — adding 15.6 million people to reach a total of 29.1 million
residents in 1991 — the population stood at 31.8 million by 2001 and 33.3 million in
2011.[10] Kerala's people are most densely settled in the coastal region, leaving the
eastern hills and mountains comparatively sparsely populated.[11]
Hinduisim is followed by the majority of Keralites (56.2%).Kerala is home to Hindu saints
and swamis of all castes. Jagatguru Sree Adi Shankaracharya, Sree Narayana Guru, Sree
Chattambi Swamikal and Vaikunda Swami were the first among the saints of Kerala. The
major religions followed in Kerala are Hinduism (56.2% — Hinduism of Kerala), Islam
(24.7%) and Christianity (19.0%).[12] Kerala also had a tiny Jewish population until
recently, said to date from 587 BC when they fled the occupation of Jerusalem by
Nebuchadnezzar .[13] The 2001 Indian census recorded only 51 Jews in Kerala. The
synagogue in Kochi is the oldest in the Commonwealth of Nations. The state has many
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Kerala's districts, shaded by
population density.
Source: (GOK 2001).
famous Temples, Mosques, and Churches. The oldest church in India is found
Social development [edit]
Kerala ranks highest in India with respect to social development indices such as
elimination of poverty, primary education and healthcare.[citation needed ] This resulted from
significant efforts begun in 1911 by the erstwhile Cochin and Travancore states to boost healthcare and education among the
people. This central focus — unusual in India — was then maintained after Kerala's post-independence inauguration as a
state.[14] Thus, Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India of 93.91% (2011); [15] and life expectancy is now the highest in
India. However, the same is true of Kerala's unemployment and suicide rates. As per the 2011 census, Kerala and
Puducherry are the only states in India with a female-to-male ratio higher than 0.99. The ratio for Kerala is 1.084 — 1084
females per 1000 males — while the national figure is 0.940. [10] It is also the only state in India to have sub-replacementfertility. UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) designated Kerala the world's first "baby-friendly state" via its
"Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative". The state is also known for Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine — this traditional
expertise is currently drawing increasing numbers of medical tourists. However, drawbacks to this situation includes the
population's steady aging — indeed, 11.2% of Keralites are age 60 or over. [14]
Kerala's unusual socioeconomic and demographic situation was summarized by author and environmentalist Bill
McKibben:[16]
Kerala, a state in India, is a bizarre anomaly among developing nations, a place that offers real hope for the future of the Third
World. Though not much larger than Maryland, Kerala has a population as big as California's and a per capita annual income
of less than $300 mn dollar. But its infant mortality rate is very low, its literacy rate among the highest on Earth, and its
birthrate below America's and falling faster. Kerala's residents live nearly as long as Americans or Europeans. Though mostly
a land of paddy-covered plains, statistically Kerala stands out in social development; there's truly no place like it.
Emigration [edit]
As of 2011, a total of 2,280,000 Keralites reside outside India. The majority of them are Muslims (45%), although Hindus
(37.5%) and Christians (17.5%) are also significant in population. Largest populations are found in UAE (912,000) and KSA
(570,000).[17]
As of 2011, the major concentrations of expat Keralites are in the following nations:[18]
UAE - 883,313
KSA - 574,739
Oman - 195,300
Qatar - 148,427
Kuwait - 127,782
Bahrain - 101,556
USA - 68,076
UK - 44,640
Diversity [edit]
There are more than 1,000,000 migrants living in Kerala,[19] mostly from Bangladesh and West Bengal, constituting more
than 3% of the population. There are also migrants from Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, and the North East.[20] In
some places like Perumbavoor they outnumber the locals.[21] Some alarmist have even wrote that "of late, Kerala has been
hearing more Bengali than its own local language" ,[22] which is a huge exaggeration, since there are very few migrants in
Northern and Southern Kerala. Most of the migrants tend to concentrate around central Kerala, especially in Kochi (Notable
exceptions would be Trivandrum and Kozhikode. In Kozhikode, northern immigrants constitute more than 8% of the total
population, at 35,000).[19]
Studies indicate that by the time of 2016 state elections, migrants will become a crucial voting block in many of the
constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Kannur.[23] This is expected to boost the United
Democratic Front (India), as migrant workers tend to support Congress parties.
Additional demographic information [edit]
Nationality [edit]
Indian
Population [edit]
3,3387,677 (2011 Census)
Males : 16,021,290
Females : 17,366,387
Class I Cities of Kerala [edit]
As of 2011, Kerala is almost 50% urban. Kerala has seven million-plus cities- Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur , Malappuram,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur and Kollam. More than one in every three of its residents lives in a big city. That is a higher proportion than for any other state.[24]
According to Census of India 2001,[25] following are the list of Class I Major Towns classified as Urban Agglomerations..
City/Town Population Rank
Kochi 1,355,972 1
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Thiruvananthapuram 889,635 2
Kozhikode 880,247 3
Thrissur 498,207 4
Kollam 380,091 5
Kannur 330,122 6
Palakkad 282,675 7
Alappuzha 197,369 8
Kottayam 172,878 9
Malappuram 170,409 10
Cherthala 141,558 11
Guruvayoor 138,681 12
Kasaragod 129,367 13
Vadakara 124,083 14
According to World Gazetteer [26] population calculation for the year 2010, five of the top 100 most populous metropolitan
areas in India belong to Kerala. They are Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kollam ranking 26, 43,
46, 73 and 86 respectively.
Ethnic groups [edit]
See also: Ethnic groups in Kerala and Racial history of Malabar
The great majority of residents of Kerala are Malayalis, but there are many smaller ethnic groups including Tuluvas, Tamils,
Kannadigas and Konkanis. In addition, as of early 2013 there are close to 2.5 million (7.5% of state population) migrantworkers from other states of India in Kerala.[27]
Religion/Caste Communities [edit]
Ethnic groups in Hindus
Ezhavas - 26.91%
Nairs - 12.88%[28]
Pulaya - 3.27%[29]
Brahmins - 1.59%[28]
Hindu Tribals - 1.07%[30]
Cheruman - 0.99%[29]
Kuravar - 0.84%[29]
Other SC - 4.71%[29]
Viswakarmas - 0.3%[28]
Ambalavasi - 0.2%[28]
vanikavaisya - 0.2%[28]
Others (Dheevara, etc.) - 5.00%
Ethnic groups in Christians
Syrian Christians (Including Jacobite,Syro-Malabar Catholic, Syro-Malankara Catholic, Mar Thoma , Malankara
Orthodox,Chaldean, & few CSI) - 17.25%[31]
Latin Catholics - 3.28%[31]
Christian Tribals - 0.07%[30]
Nadars - 1.04%[31]
Other Christian - 1.35%[31]
Muslims 22.7 % (2001 census). 2011 census 27% (projected).
Muslims 22.7%
Total - 100.00% [edit]
Age structure [edit]
0-6 years: 3322247 or 9.95% (male 1695935/1626312 female )(2011 census)
0-14 years: 23.9%
15-59 years: 64.3%
60 years and over:11.8%
Median age [edit]
Year :1961 1971 1981 1991 2001
Total:19.28 19.39 21.81 24.36 28.87
Male:
Female:
Population growth rate [edit]
4.2% (2001-2011)
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Birth rate [edit]
17.1 births/1,000 population (1994-2001 est.) [1]
In 2007, 45.88% of all live births were Hindus, 33.71% Muslims and 18.02% Christians.[32]
In 2008, 45.04% of all live births were Hindus, 36.32% Muslims and 17.58% Christians.[33]
In 2010, 45.03% of all live births were Hindus, 38.26% Muslims and 16.26% Christians.[34]
Birth Rate was 17.1 in 1994-2001 (20.3 in 1984-1990 & 25.0 in 1974-1980) . Pathanamthitta (14.5 in 1994-2001, 17.2 in 1984-
1990 & NA in 1974-1980) had the lowest TBR and Malappuram(22.4, 29.5 & 33.6) had the highest TBR.
According to the 2011 Census, the Thiruvalla taluk is having the lowest birth rate and the Tirurangadi taluk is having the
highest birth rate.[35]
Lowest Birth Rate (2011):
1. Thiruvalla - 10.63 per 1,000
2. Mallappally - 10.69 per 1,000
3. Kozhenchery - 10.86 per 1,000
4. Chengannur - 10.93 per 1,000
5. Adoor - 11.09 per 1,000
Highest Birth Rate (2011):
1. Tirurangadi - 19.99 per 1,000
2. Ernad - 19.68 per 1,000
3. Perinthalmanna - 19.43 per 1,000
4. Tirur - 19.16 per 1,000
5. Nilambur - 18.34 per 1,000
Death rate [edit]
7.0 deaths/1,000 population (2006-10)[36]
In 2007, 61.55% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 17.50% from Muslims and, 19.75% from Christians. [32]
In 2008, 61.01% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 17.82% from Muslims and, 20.06% from Christians. [33]
In 2010, 60.79% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 18.31% from Muslims and, 20.36% from Christians. [34]
Net migration rate [edit]
(-)3.1 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1991 est.)
Of the emigrants from Kerala, 42.2% were Muslims, 36.6% were Hindus and 21.2% were Christians in 1992-93. The most
preferred destination was USA (37.8%), followed by UAE (25.9%), Other Gulf countries (13.0%), Oman (11.8%), Other
Countries (7.5%) and Saudi Arabia(3.8%). [2]
Sex ratio [edit]
Total population : 1084 Females/1000 Male
Age 0-6 : 959 Females/1000 Males
Infant mortality rate [edit]
Total: 14.1 deaths/1,000 live births (1997-1999)
Maternal mortality rate [edit]
Total: 1.3 deaths/1,000 live births (1990)
Life expectancy at birth [edit]
Total fertility rate [edit]
1.70 children born/woman (2001 Cen)
In 1991, Kerala had the lowest TFR (Children born per women) in the whole of India. Hindus had a TFR of 1.66, Christians
had 1.78 and Muslims had 2.97. In 2000, the TFR was 1.73 with Muslims having 2.28, Nairs having a TFR of 1.47 and Syrian
Christians having TFR of 1.55. TFR for Scheduled Castes was 1.52 in 1997-98 and 1.37 in 1992-93. The lowest Fertility rate
recorded anywhere in India is TFR of 1.17 for Vettuvan caste in Kerala. [3]
HIV/AIDS [edit]
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0.32% (2005 est.)
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: NA
HIV/AIDS - deaths: NA
See also [edit]
Kerala topics
HistorySangamperiod · Edakkal Caves · Chera · Kerala school · Battle of Kulachal · Anglo-Mysore Wars · VaikomSatyagraham ·
Perumpadapu Swaroopam · Malabar Migration ·
Government
Politics
Agencies · Chief Ministers · Governors · Legislative Assembly · Panchayat elections · Left Democratic Front ·
United Democratic Front · Politicians ·
Geography
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve · Annamalai Hills · Backwaters · Districts · EravikulamNational Park · Flora and fauna ·
Malabar Coast · Marayoor · Nelliampathi Mountains · Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve · Nilgiri Hills · Palakkad Gap · Protected areas ·
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