Wayanad Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Wayanad district in Kerala.

Total Population
8,17,420
Male
4,01,684
49.1%
Female
4,15,736
50.9%
Sex Ratio
1035
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
78.98%
Density
384
per km²

Administrative Details of Wayanad

Wayanad comprises 48 villages, of which 48 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,90,894, spread across 2,130 square kilometers.

Villages48(48 inhabited0 uninhabited)
Urban Towns1
Households1,90,894
Total Area2,130 km²

Wayanad Urban & Rural Population

Wayanad had 31,580 people in urban areas (3.9%) and 7,85,840 people in rural areas (96.1%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural7,85,84096.1%
🏙️ Urban31,5803.9%
Total8,17,420100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population7,85,840
Urban Population31,580

Gender Distribution in Wayanad

The total population comprises 4,01,684 males (49.1%) and 4,15,736 females (50.9%). The sex ratio is 1035 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male3,86,28315,4014,01,684
👩 Female3,99,55716,1794,15,736
Male Population4,01,684
49.1% of total
Female Population4,15,736
50.9% of total

Literacy Rate in Wayanad

The literacy rate is 78.98%. Male literacy stands at 81.69% while female literacy is 76.36%, indicating a gender gap of 5.33 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,45,585.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)3,15,36712,7693,28,136
Literate (Female)3,04,70312,7463,17,449
Total Literate6,20,07025,5156,45,585
Male Literacy Rate81.69%
Female Literacy Rate76.36%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Wayanad?
According to Census 2011, Wayanad has a total population of 8,17,420. This includes 7,85,840 people in rural areas and 31,580 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Wayanad?
Wayanad has 4,01,684 males (49.1%) and 4,15,736 females (50.9%).
What is the sex ratio of Wayanad?
The sex ratio of Wayanad is 1035 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Wayanad?
Wayanad has an overall literacy rate of 78.98%. The male literacy rate is 81.69% and the female literacy rate is 76.36%.
What is the total area of Wayanad?
Wayanad covers a total area of 2,130 square kilometers with a population density of 384 persons per square kilometer.

About Wayanad Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Wayanad in Kerala has a total population of 8,17,420 with a literacy rate of 78.98% and a sex ratio of 1035 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Wayanad 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 Wayanad, Kerala.