Wayanad
District in KERALA
Wayanad District of KERALA has a total population of 8,17,420 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,01,684 are males while 4,15,736 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 8,17,420
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 78.98%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1035
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Wayanad has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.29% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1035.
Total Children
92,324
11.29% of population
Boys
46,994
50.9%
Girls
45,330
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
965
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Wayanad stands at 1035 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 92.51% while female literacy is at 85.7%, showing a gender gap of 6.81%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.99% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.53% of total population in Wayanad.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 8,17,420, 3,40,077 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.60% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.47% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.53% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,63,445
- Marginal Workers
- 76,632
- Non-Workers
- 4,77,343
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 4,01,684 males (49.1%) and 4,15,736 females (50.9%) out of 8,17,420 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,45,585 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 92.51%, Female 85.7%, Overall %. Gender gap is 6.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wayanad district in KERALA?
Wayanad district in KERALA has a total population of 8,17,420 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,01,684 males and 4,15,736 females.
What is the literacy rate of Wayanad district?
The overall literacy rate of Wayanad district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.51% and female literacy is 85.7%.
What is the sex ratio in Wayanad district?
The sex ratio in Wayanad district is 1035 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Wayanad district?
Wayanad district has 92,324 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 46,994 are boys and 45,330 are girls. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Wayanad district?
Out of the total population of 8,17,420, 3,40,077 people (41.6%) are engaged in work activities in Wayanad district.