Kozhikode Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kozhikode district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Kozhikode
Kozhikode comprises 51 villages, of which 51 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 51 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,97,710, spread across 2,345 square kilometers.
| Villages | 51(51 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 51 |
| Households | 6,97,710 |
| Total Area | 2,345 km² |
Kozhikode Urban & Rural Population
Kozhikode had 20,72,572 people in urban areas (67.2%) and 10,13,721 people in rural areas (32.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,13,721 | 32.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 20,72,572 | 67.2% |
| Total | 30,86,293 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kozhikode
The total population comprises 14,70,942 males (47.7%) and 16,15,351 females (52.3%). The sex ratio is 1098 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,84,784 | 9,86,158 | 14,70,942 |
| 👩 Female | 5,28,937 | 10,86,414 | 16,15,351 |
Literacy Rate in Kozhikode
The literacy rate is 84.74%. Male literacy stands at 86.13% while female literacy is 83.48%, indicating a gender gap of 2.65 percentage points. The total literate population is 26,15,443.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,14,396 | 8,52,543 | 12,66,939 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,34,982 | 9,13,522 | 13,48,504 |
| Total Literate | 8,49,378 | 17,66,065 | 26,15,443 |
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About Kozhikode Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kozhikode in Kerala has a total population of 30,86,293 with a literacy rate of 84.74% and a sex ratio of 1098 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kozhikode district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.