Thrissur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Thrissur district in Kerala.
Administrative Details of Thrissur
Thrissur comprises 98 villages, of which 98 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 135 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,59,210, spread across 3,027 square kilometers.
| Villages | 98(98 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 135 |
| Households | 7,59,210 |
| Total Area | 3,027 km² |
Thrissur Urban & Rural Population
Thrissur had 20,96,406 people in urban areas (67.2%) and 10,24,794 people in rural areas (32.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,24,794 | 32.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 20,96,406 | 67.2% |
| Total | 31,21,200 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Thrissur
The total population comprises 14,80,763 males (47.4%) and 16,40,437 females (52.6%). The sex ratio is 1108 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,88,303 | 9,92,460 | 14,80,763 |
| 👩 Female | 5,36,491 | 11,03,946 | 16,40,437 |
Literacy Rate in Thrissur
The literacy rate is 85.82%. Male literacy stands at 86.59% while female literacy is 85.12%, indicating a gender gap of 1.47 percentage points. The total literate population is 26,78,548.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,18,620 | 8,63,641 | 12,82,261 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,46,851 | 9,49,436 | 13,96,287 |
| Total Literate | 8,65,471 | 18,13,077 | 26,78,548 |
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About Thrissur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Thrissur in Kerala has a total population of 31,21,200 with a literacy rate of 85.82% and a sex ratio of 1108 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Thrissur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.