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Kasaragod

District in KERALA

Kasaragod District of KERALA has a total population of 13,07,375 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,28,613 are males while 6,78,762 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
13,07,375
📚 Literacy Rate
79.36%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1080

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kasaragod has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.92% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1080.

Total Children

1,55,807

11.92% of population

Boys

79,460

51.0%

Girls

76,347

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

961

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
55.84%
Muslim
37.24%
Christian
6.69%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kasaragod stands at 1080 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 94.05% while female literacy is at 86.49%, showing a gender gap of 7.56%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.74% of total population in Kasaragod.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 13,07,375, 4,62,998 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.41% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 80.50% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 19.50% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,72,700

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
90,298

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
8,44,377

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 Kasaragod district in KERALA?

Kasaragod district in KERALA has a total population of 13,07,375 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,28,613 males and 6,78,762 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kasaragod district?

The overall literacy rate of Kasaragod district is N/A%. Male literacy is 94.05% and female literacy is 86.49%.

What is the sex ratio in Kasaragod district?

The sex ratio in Kasaragod district is 1080 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Kasaragod district?

Kasaragod district has 1,55,807 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 79,460 are boys and 76,347 are girls. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kasaragod district?

Out of the total population of 13,07,375, 4,62,998 people (35.4%) are engaged in work activities in Kasaragod district.