Kannur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kannur district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Kannur
Kannur comprises 56 villages, of which 56 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 67 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,54,298, spread across 2,961 square kilometers.
| Villages | 56(56 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 67 |
| Households | 5,54,298 |
| Total Area | 2,961 km² |
Kannur Urban & Rural Population
Kannur had 16,40,986 people in urban areas (65.0%) and 8,82,017 people in rural areas (35.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,82,017 | 35.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 16,40,986 | 65.0% |
| Total | 25,23,003 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kannur
The total population comprises 11,81,446 males (46.8%) and 13,41,557 females (53.2%). The sex ratio is 1136 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,25,682 | 7,55,764 | 11,81,446 |
| 👩 Female | 4,56,335 | 8,85,222 | 13,41,557 |
Literacy Rate in Kannur
The literacy rate is 84.76%. Male literacy stands at 85.74% while female literacy is 83.89%, indicating a gender gap of 1.85 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,38,434.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,63,030 | 6,49,926 | 10,12,956 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,73,937 | 7,51,541 | 11,25,478 |
| Total Literate | 7,36,967 | 14,01,467 | 21,38,434 |
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About Kannur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kannur in Kerala has a total population of 25,23,003 with a literacy rate of 84.76% and a sex ratio of 1136 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kannur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.