Wayanad Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Wayanad district in Kerala.
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.
| Villages | 48(48 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 1,90,894 |
| Total Area | 2,130 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,85,840 | 96.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 31,580 | 3.9% |
| Total | 8,17,420 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,86,283 | 15,401 | 4,01,684 |
| 👩 Female | 3,99,557 | 16,179 | 4,15,736 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,15,367 | 12,769 | 3,28,136 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,04,703 | 12,746 | 3,17,449 |
| Total Literate | 6,20,070 | 25,515 | 6,45,585 |
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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.