Kollam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kollam district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Kollam
Kollam comprises 69 villages, of which 69 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 27 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,69,375, spread across 2,483 square kilometers.
| Villages | 69(69 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 27 |
| Households | 6,69,375 |
| Total Area | 2,483 km² |
Kollam Urban & Rural Population
Kollam had 11,87,158 people in urban areas (45.0%) and 14,48,217 people in rural areas (55.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,48,217 | 55.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 11,87,158 | 45.0% |
| Total | 26,35,375 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kollam
The total population comprises 12,46,968 males (47.3%) and 13,88,407 females (52.7%). The sex ratio is 1113 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,80,687 | 5,66,281 | 12,46,968 |
| 👩 Female | 7,67,530 | 6,20,877 | 13,88,407 |
Literacy Rate in Kollam
The literacy rate is 85.01%. Male literacy stands at 86.16% while female literacy is 83.98%, indicating a gender gap of 2.18 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,40,273.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,87,387 | 4,86,958 | 10,74,345 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,45,975 | 5,19,953 | 11,65,928 |
| Total Literate | 12,33,362 | 10,06,911 | 22,40,273 |
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About Kollam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kollam in Kerala has a total population of 26,35,375 with a literacy rate of 85.01% and a sex ratio of 1113 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kollam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.