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Malappuram

District in KERALA

Malappuram District of KERALA has a total population of 41,12,920 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,60,328 are males while 21,52,592 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
41,12,920
📚 Literacy Rate
80.51%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1098

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Malappuram has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.96% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1098.

Total Children

5,74,041

13.96% of population

Boys

2,92,132

50.9%

Girls

2,81,909

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

965

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
27.60%
Muslim
70.24%
Christian
1.98%
Sikh
0.00%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Malappuram stands at 1098 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 95.76% while female literacy is at 91.62%, showing a gender gap of 4.14%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.50% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.56% of total population in Malappuram.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 41,12,920, 10,62,424 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 25.83% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 80.20% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 19.80% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
8,52,047

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,10,377

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
30,50,496

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in KERALA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Malappuram district in KERALA?

Malappuram district in KERALA has a total population of 41,12,920 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,60,328 males and 21,52,592 females.

What is the literacy rate of Malappuram district?

The overall literacy rate of Malappuram district is N/A%. Male literacy is 95.76% and female literacy is 91.62%.

What is the sex ratio in Malappuram district?

The sex ratio in Malappuram district is 1098 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Malappuram district?

Malappuram district has 5,74,041 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,92,132 are boys and 2,81,909 are girls. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Malappuram district?

Out of the total population of 41,12,920, 10,62,424 people (25.8%) are engaged in work activities in Malappuram district.