Kanniyakumari Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Kanniyakumari
Kanniyakumari comprises 63 villages, of which 56 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 96 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,83,539, spread across 1,683.999 square kilometers.
| Villages | 63(56 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 96 |
| Households | 4,83,539 |
| Total Area | 1,683.999 km² |
Kanniyakumari Urban & Rural Population
Kanniyakumari had 15,39,802 people in urban areas (82.3%) and 3,30,572 people in rural areas (17.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,30,572 | 17.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 15,39,802 | 82.3% |
| Total | 18,70,374 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kanniyakumari
The total population comprises 9,26,345 males (49.5%) and 9,44,029 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1019 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,64,938 | 7,61,407 | 9,26,345 |
| 👩 Female | 1,65,634 | 7,78,395 | 9,44,029 |
Literacy Rate in Kanniyakumari
The literacy rate is 82.8%. Male literacy stands at 84.26% while female literacy is 81.37%, indicating a gender gap of 2.89 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,48,738.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,36,432 | 6,44,109 | 7,80,541 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,32,948 | 6,35,249 | 7,68,197 |
| Total Literate | 2,69,380 | 12,79,358 | 15,48,738 |
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About Kanniyakumari Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 18,70,374 with a literacy rate of 82.8% and a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kanniyakumari district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.