Thiruvananthapuram Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.

Total Population
33,01,427
Male
15,81,678
47.9%
Female
17,19,749
52.1%
Sex Ratio
1087
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
84.37%
Density
1508
per km²

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.

Villages68(68 inhabited0 uninhabited)
Urban Towns31
Households8,37,877
Total Area2,189 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural15,29,83146.3%
🏙️ Urban17,71,59653.7%
Total33,01,427100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population15,29,831
Urban Population17,71,596

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male7,24,8648,56,81415,81,678
👩 Female8,04,9679,14,78217,19,749
Male Population15,81,678
47.9% of total
Female Population17,19,749
52.1% of total

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)6,10,8567,44,00113,54,857
Literate (Female)6,56,5667,73,98514,30,551
Total Literate12,67,42215,17,98627,85,408
Male Literacy Rate85.66%
Female Literacy Rate83.18%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Thiruvananthapuram?
According to Census 2011, Thiruvananthapuram has a total population of 33,01,427. This includes 15,29,831 people in rural areas and 17,71,596 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has 15,81,678 males (47.9%) and 17,19,749 females (52.1%).
What is the sex ratio of Thiruvananthapuram?
The sex ratio of Thiruvananthapuram is 1087 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has an overall literacy rate of 84.37%. The male literacy rate is 85.66% and the female literacy rate is 83.18%.
What is the total area of Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram covers a total area of 2,189 square kilometers with a population density of 1508 persons per square kilometer.

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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.