If one visits Kerala thoroughly, he/she is sure to come across Nenmenikkara. It is an example of a census town and it has its location in the district of Thrissur. In order to discuss the characteristics of any town first it becomes imperative on the part of a layman to gather enough information that is related to its demography. On the basis of facts, extensive reports are prepared accordingly. The most prominent is the census report that was brought out in the year 2001. According to this report, Nenmenikkara has shown a total population counting of 17,406. A remarkable thing has been inferred from this report. Females are more in number than their male counterparts and it is apparent from their literacy rates. In other words male populace constitutes 49 % of the total population, while female residents comprises 51 %. 11 % of the total population constitutes of children who are below six years of age.

In order to depict the identifiable characteristics of a town it is essential for a person to gather enough information about the place. If he wants he can catch hold of several demographical aspects like literacy rates, population status etc. Unique is the census report that had been issued forth in the year 2001. As per the report, Nenmenikkara has shown a measuring literacy of 83 %, which is even higher than 59.5 %, the country`s average literacy rate. From this report it can be deciphered that both male and female in Nenmenikkara have given priority to education and learning. Thus male literacy rate constitutes 85 %. Rate of female literacy is quite high at 80 %.