Kottayam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kottayam district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Kottayam
Kottayam comprises 80 villages, of which 80 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 17 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,87,296, spread across 2,206 square kilometers.
| Villages | 80(80 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 17 |
| Households | 4,87,296 |
| Total Area | 2,206 km² |
Kottayam Urban & Rural Population
Kottayam had 5,65,393 people in urban areas (28.6%) and 14,09,158 people in rural areas (71.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,09,158 | 71.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,65,393 | 28.6% |
| Total | 19,74,551 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kottayam
The total population comprises 9,68,289 males (49.0%) and 10,06,262 females (51.0%). The sex ratio is 1039 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,92,673 | 2,75,616 | 9,68,289 |
| 👩 Female | 7,16,485 | 2,89,777 | 10,06,262 |
Literacy Rate in Kottayam
The literacy rate is 88.62%. Male literacy stands at 88.98% while female literacy is 88.27%, indicating a gender gap of 0.71 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,49,798.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,15,451 | 2,46,141 | 8,61,592 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,31,324 | 2,56,882 | 8,88,206 |
| Total Literate | 12,46,775 | 5,03,023 | 17,49,798 |
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About Kottayam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kottayam in Kerala has a total population of 19,74,551 with a literacy rate of 88.62% and a sex ratio of 1039 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kottayam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.