Malappuram Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Malappuram district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Malappuram
Malappuram comprises 83 villages, of which 83 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 44 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,93,999, spread across 3,554 square kilometers.
| Villages | 83(83 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 44 |
| Households | 7,93,999 |
| Total Area | 3,554 km² |
Malappuram Urban & Rural Population
Malappuram had 18,17,211 people in urban areas (44.2%) and 22,95,709 people in rural areas (55.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 22,95,709 | 55.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 18,17,211 | 44.2% |
| Total | 41,12,920 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Malappuram
The total population comprises 19,60,328 males (47.7%) and 21,52,592 females (52.3%). The sex ratio is 1098 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,95,308 | 8,65,020 | 19,60,328 |
| 👩 Female | 12,00,401 | 9,52,191 | 21,52,592 |
Literacy Rate in Malappuram
The literacy rate is 80.51%. Male literacy stands at 81.49% while female literacy is 79.62%, indicating a gender gap of 1.87 percentage points. The total literate population is 33,11,315.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,88,731 | 7,08,673 | 15,97,404 |
| Literate (Female) | 9,49,777 | 7,64,134 | 17,13,911 |
| Total Literate | 18,38,508 | 14,72,807 | 33,11,315 |
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About Malappuram Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Malappuram in Kerala has a total population of 41,12,920 with a literacy rate of 80.51% and a sex ratio of 1098 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Malappuram district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.