Dear The numbers given by each syiran churches …

Comment posted Population Statistics and Demography of Saint Thomas Christians, Churches with historical references by Santhosh.

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The numbers given by each syiran churches differ dramatically. The data tabulated on demography are mostly in direct conflict with India’s official census data which place the total Christian population in Kerala at 6.06 million in the year 2001. Accordingly, the population of St Thomas Christians in Kerala (who form 70-75% of the total Christian population in the State as suggested above) may be in the region of 4.2 to 4.5 million.

Are there any realistic data tabulation available ? What are the reasons for not having any proper demographic information ?

Its unusually said some members of the Latin Church and Church of South India in Kerala also trace their orgin to St. Thomas Christianity. How did it happen ?

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