Population Details
📊 Varappetty: At a Glance
The geographical and foundational details of the Varappetty Grama Panchayat are summarized below:
Metric | Details |
|---|---|
🌍 Total Area | 21.52 sq. km |
👨👩👧👦 Total Population | 18,867 people |
🏠 Total Households | 4,559 families |
👥 Sex Ratio & Population Structure
Gender-based population distribution and general trends:
- 🧑 Males: 9,233 people
- 👩 Females: 9,634 people
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio: 1,043 (meaning there are 1,043 females for every 1,000 males in this locality).
💡 Key Takeaway: The sex ratio in Varappetty is slightly lower than the Kerala state average of 1,084.
👶 Child Population Data (Ages 0–6)
Important demographic statistics regarding the next generation:
- 🧒 Total Children: 1,801 children (making up 9.5% of the total population).
- 👧 Girl Child Ratio: 48% of the total child population are girls.
- 🌐 National Comparison: While India's national average for the child population percentage stands at 13.1%, Varappetty’s rate is significantly lower (9.5%). This points toward a lower birth rate in the region.
📈 Future Projections & Population Trends
Anticipated changes in Varappetty's population over the coming years:
- 📉 Stable Growth Rate: Looking at projections up to 2036, a very low annual growth rate of just 0.23% is expected.
- 👶 Low Fertility Rate: The general fertility rate of Kerala, which includes Varappetty, is approximately 1.8. This is below the standard replacement level required to maintain a stable population size over generations.
- 🔑 Primary Drivers: There are two main reasons behind this stabilizing population:
- A lower birth rate achieved through effective family planning.
- Outward migration of people moving toward urban centers in search of better job opportunities and higher education.
⚠️ Please Note: Because the official national census operations for 2021 were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the most recent and accurate official data available is based on the 2011 Census.