Kannur
District in KERALA
Kannur District of KERALA has a total population of 25,23,003 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,81,446 are males while 13,41,557 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 25,23,003
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 84.76%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1136
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.87% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1136.
Total Children
2,74,318
10.87% of population
Boys
1,39,159
50.7%
Girls
1,35,159
49.3%
Child Sex Ratio
971
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kannur stands at 1136 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 97.19% while female literacy is at 93.29%, showing a gender gap of 3.90%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.30% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.64% of total population in Kannur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 25,23,003, 8,24,116 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.66% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.24% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.76% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,94,209
- Marginal Workers
- 1,29,907
- Non-Workers
- 16,98,887
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,81,446 males (46.8%) and 13,41,557 females (53.2%) out of 25,23,003 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 21,38,434 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 97.19%, Female 93.29%, Overall %. Gender gap is 3.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kannur district in KERALA?
Kannur district in KERALA has a total population of 25,23,003 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,81,446 males and 13,41,557 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kannur district?
The overall literacy rate of Kannur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 97.19% and female literacy is 93.29%.
What is the sex ratio in Kannur district?
The sex ratio in Kannur district is 1136 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kannur district?
Kannur district has 2,74,318 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,39,159 are boys and 1,35,159 are girls. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kannur district?
Out of the total population of 25,23,003, 8,24,116 people (32.7%) are engaged in work activities in Kannur district.