Chethipuzha | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Coordinates: 9°28′0″N76°36′0″E / 9.46667°N 76.60000°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 25,145 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-33 |
Chethipuzha is in Changanacherry, in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. [1] Chethipuzha is home to many prominent educational and healthcare institutions, including Placid Vidya Vihar, Kristu Jyothi School, and the St. Thomas Hospital, Chethipuzha.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24,842 | — |
| 2011 | 25,145 | +1.2% |
| Source: [2] | ||
As per the 2011 Indian census, Chethipuzha has a total population of 25,145 and a population density of 2,470 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,400/sq mi). Of this, 12,128 are male and 13,017 are female. 8.69% of the population is under 6 years of age. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 5.28% and 0.14% of the population respectively. The total literacy rate was 97.73% (98.24% for males and 97.26% for females), which is higher than the state average of 94% and the national average of 74.04%.
According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the majority with 69% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form a significant minority, constituting 29% of the population. Muslims constitute 0.71% of the population. [3]