The demographics of the Lalam River region mirror the population of Pala municipality and the broader Kottayam district.
| Demographic Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~22,640 (Pala Municipality, 2011 Census) | | **Religious Composition**| Predominantly Christian (Syro-Malabar Catholic), followed by Hindus (Nair, Ezhava) and Muslims. | | **Primary Language** | Malayalam. English is widely understood and spoken. | | **Literacy Rate** | ~97.9% | | **Economic Drivers** | Rubber cultivation, retail trade, remittances from NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), education sector. |