Demographic information
Geographic and Administrative Context
Koppam is a large, growing town and Grama Panchayat located in the Pattambi taluk of Palakkad district in Kerala, India. Covering a total geographical area of 25.85 square kilometers (2,585 hectares), the panchayat serves as a local administrative hub governed by a democratically elected Sarpanch. Administratively, the Grama Panchayat is divided into 17 wards for local governance.
Population and Household Structure
Koppam has a substantial population with a high density of 1,167 persons per square kilometer.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Families / Households | 6,103 |
| Total Population | 30,169 |
| Children (Ages 0-6) | 3,842 (12.7% of total) |
Gender Distribution and Sex Ratio
Koppam follows the demographic trend characteristic of Kerala, exhibiting a favorable female-to-male ratio.
- Male Population: 14,498
- Female Population: 15,671
- Average Sex Ratio: 1,081 females for every 1,000 males
- Child Sex Ratio: 995 girls for every 1,000 boys
Literacy and Education
Koppam maintains a high literacy rate that closely tracks the state's educational standards.
- Overall Literacy Rate: 93.98%
- Male Literacy: 95.76%
- Female Literacy: 92.34%
Social Demographics (Caste Profile)
| Category | Population | Percentage of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3,783 | 12.54% | 1,854 | 1,929 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 55 | 0.18% | 24 | 31 |
Workforce and Economic Profile
- Total Working Population: 8,494 individuals (Male: 6,892 | Female: 1,602)
- Main Workers: 7,285 (85.77% of the workforce, employed for > 6 months/year)
- Marginal Workers: 1,209 (14.23% of the workforce, employed for < 6 months/year)
- Agricultural Sector (Main Workers): Cultivators: 537 | Agricultural Labourers: 944