Lakshadweep Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Lakshadweep.
Administrative Details of Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep comprises 21 villages, of which 6 are inhabited and 15 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns in Lakshadweep. The total number of households stands at 11,574, spread across 30 square kilometers.
| Villages | 21(6 inhabited • 15 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 11,574 |
| Total Area | 30 km² |
Lakshadweep Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Lakshadweep had 50,332 people in urban areas (78.1%) and 14,141 people in rural areas (21.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,141 | 21.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 50,332 | 78.1% |
| Total | 64,473 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Lakshadweep
The total population of Lakshadweep comprises 33,123 males (51.4%) and 31,350 females (48.6%). The sex ratio in Lakshadweep is 946 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,243 | 25,880 | 33,123 |
| 👩 Female | 6,898 | 24,452 | 31,350 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Lakshadweep
The literacy rate in Lakshadweep is 81.51% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 84.6% while female literacy is 78.25%, indicating a gender gap of 6.35 percentage points. The total literate population is 52,553.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,949 | 22,074 | 28,023 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,339 | 19,191 | 24,530 |
| Total Literate | 11,288 | 41,265 | 52,553 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Lakshadweep District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Lakshadweep has 1 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Lakshadweep
Complete list of all 1 districts in Lakshadweep.
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About Lakshadweep Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Lakshadweep has a total population of 64,473 with a literacy rate of 81.51% and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1000 males.
Lakshadweep comprises 1 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Lakshadweep including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.