Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Kerala.
Total Population
3,34,06,061
Male
1,60,27,412
48.0%
Female
1,73,78,649
52.0%
Sex Ratio
1084
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
84.22%
Density
860
per km²
Administrative Details of Kerala
Kerala comprises 1,018 villages, of which 1,017 are inhabited and 1 are uninhabited. There are 520 urban towns in Kerala. The total number of households stands at 78,53,754, spread across 38,852 square kilometers.
Villages
1,018(1,017 inhabited • 1 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
520
Households
78,53,754
Total Area
38,852 km²
Kerala Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Kerala had 1,59,34,926 people in urban areas (47.7%) and 1,74,71,135 people in rural areas (52.3%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
1,74,71,135
52.3%
🏙️ Urban
1,59,34,926
47.7%
Total
3,34,06,061
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population1,74,71,135
Urban Population1,59,34,926
Gender Distribution in Kerala
The total population of Kerala comprises 1,60,27,412 males (48.0%) and 1,73,78,649 females (52.0%). The sex ratio in Kerala is 1084 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
84,08,054
76,19,358
1,60,27,412
👩 Female
90,63,081
83,15,568
1,73,78,649
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population1,60,27,412
48.0% of total
Female Population1,73,78,649
52.0% of total
Literacy Rate in Kerala
The literacy rate in Kerala is 84.22% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 85.51% while female literacy is 83.04%, indicating a gender gap of 2.47 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,81,35,824.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
71,32,430
65,72,473
1,37,04,903
Literate (Female)
74,16,890
70,14,031
1,44,30,921
Total Literate
1,45,49,320
1,35,86,504
2,81,35,824
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate85.51%
Female Literacy Rate83.04%
Kerala District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Kerala has 14 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
According to Census 2011, Kerala has a total population of 3,34,06,061. This includes 1,74,71,135 people in rural areas and 1,59,34,926 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Kerala?▼
Kerala has 1,60,27,412 males (48.0%) and 1,73,78,649 females (52.0%).
What is the sex ratio of Kerala?▼
The sex ratio of Kerala is 1084 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 1084 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Kerala?▼
Kerala has an overall literacy rate of 84.22%. The male literacy rate is 85.51% and the female literacy rate is 83.04%. Total literate population is 2,81,35,824.
What is the total area of Kerala?▼
Kerala covers a total area of 38,852 square kilometers with a population density of 860 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Kerala?▼
Kerala comprises 14 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Kerala?▼
Kerala has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 30,39,573 (9.1% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 4,84,839 (1.45% of total).
About Kerala Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kerala has a total population of 3,34,06,061 with a literacy rate of 84.22% and a sex ratio of 1084 females per 1000 males.
Kerala comprises 14 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Kerala including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.