Thiruvananthapuram Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram comprises 68 villages, of which 68 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 31 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,37,877, spread across 2,189 square kilometers.
| Villages | 68(68 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 31 |
| Households | 8,37,877 |
| Total Area | 2,189 km² |
Thiruvananthapuram Urban & Rural Population
Thiruvananthapuram had 17,71,596 people in urban areas (53.7%) and 15,29,831 people in rural areas (46.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,29,831 | 46.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 17,71,596 | 53.7% |
| Total | 33,01,427 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Thiruvananthapuram
The total population comprises 15,81,678 males (47.9%) and 17,19,749 females (52.1%). The sex ratio is 1087 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,24,864 | 8,56,814 | 15,81,678 |
| 👩 Female | 8,04,967 | 9,14,782 | 17,19,749 |
Literacy Rate in Thiruvananthapuram
The literacy rate is 84.37%. Male literacy stands at 85.66% while female literacy is 83.18%, indicating a gender gap of 2.48 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,85,408.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,10,856 | 7,44,001 | 13,54,857 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,56,566 | 7,73,985 | 14,30,551 |
| Total Literate | 12,67,422 | 15,17,986 | 27,85,408 |
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About Thiruvananthapuram Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala has a total population of 33,01,427 with a literacy rate of 84.37% and a sex ratio of 1087 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Thiruvananthapuram district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.