Ernakulam
District in KERALA
Ernakulam District of KERALA has a total population of 32,82,388 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 16,19,557 are males while 16,62,831 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 32,82,388
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 87%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1027
- 🏙️ 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 9.27% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1027.
Total Children
3,04,242
9.27% of population
Boys
1,55,182
51.0%
Girls
1,49,060
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
961
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Ernakulam stands at 1027 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 97.36% while female literacy is at 94.46%, showing a gender gap of 2.90%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.18% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.50% of total population in Ernakulam.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 32,82,388, 12,49,343 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.06% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.96% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.04% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 10,61,388
- Marginal Workers
- 1,87,955
- Non-Workers
- 20,33,045
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 16,19,557 males (49.3%) and 16,62,831 females (50.7%) out of 32,82,388 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 28,55,676 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 97.36%, Female 94.46%, Overall %. Gender gap is 2.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ernakulam district in KERALA?
Ernakulam district in KERALA has a total population of 32,82,388 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 16,19,557 males and 16,62,831 females.
What is the literacy rate of Ernakulam district?
The overall literacy rate of Ernakulam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 97.36% and female literacy is 94.46%.
What is the sex ratio in Ernakulam district?
The sex ratio in Ernakulam district is 1027 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Ernakulam district?
Ernakulam district has 3,04,242 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,55,182 are boys and 1,49,060 are girls. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Ernakulam district?
Out of the total population of 32,82,388, 12,49,343 people (38.1%) are engaged in work activities in Ernakulam district.