Ernakulam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ernakulam district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Ernakulam
Ernakulam comprises 61 villages, of which 61 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 56 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,14,011, spread across 3,063 square kilometers.
| Villages | 61(61 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 56 |
| Households | 8,14,011 |
| Total Area | 3,063 km² |
Ernakulam Urban & Rural Population
Ernakulam had 22,34,363 people in urban areas (68.1%) and 10,48,025 people in rural areas (31.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,48,025 | 31.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 22,34,363 | 68.1% |
| Total | 32,82,388 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ernakulam
The total population comprises 16,19,557 males (49.3%) and 16,62,831 females (50.7%). The sex ratio is 1027 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,18,510 | 11,01,047 | 16,19,557 |
| 👩 Female | 5,29,515 | 11,33,316 | 16,62,831 |
Literacy Rate in Ernakulam
The literacy rate is 87%. Male literacy stands at 88.03% while female literacy is 86%, indicating a gender gap of 2.03 percentage points. The total literate population is 28,55,676.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,55,970 | 9,69,753 | 14,25,723 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,52,438 | 9,77,515 | 14,29,953 |
| Total Literate | 9,08,408 | 19,47,268 | 28,55,676 |
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About Ernakulam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ernakulam in Kerala has a total population of 32,82,388 with a literacy rate of 87% and a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ernakulam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.