Kollam
District in KERALA
Kollam District of KERALA has a total population of 26,35,375 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,46,968 are males while 13,88,407 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 26,35,375
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 85.01%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1113
- 🏙️ 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 9.65% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 973 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1113.
Total Children
2,54,260
9.65% of population
Boys
1,28,899
50.7%
Girls
1,25,361
49.3%
Child Sex Ratio
973
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kollam stands at 1113 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 96.09% while female literacy is at 92.31%, showing a gender gap of 3.78%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.46% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.41% of total population in Kollam.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 26,35,375, 9,12,025 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.61% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.24% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.76% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,95,299
- Marginal Workers
- 2,16,726
- Non-Workers
- 17,23,350
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 12,46,968 males (47.3%) and 13,88,407 females (52.7%) out of 26,35,375 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 22,40,273 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 96.09%, Female 92.31%, Overall %. Gender gap is 3.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kollam district in KERALA?
Kollam district in KERALA has a total population of 26,35,375 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,46,968 males and 13,88,407 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kollam district?
The overall literacy rate of Kollam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 96.09% and female literacy is 92.31%.
What is the sex ratio in Kollam district?
The sex ratio in Kollam district is 1113 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kollam district?
Kollam district has 2,54,260 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,28,899 are boys and 1,25,361 are girls. The child sex ratio is 973 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kollam district?
Out of the total population of 26,35,375, 9,12,025 people (34.6%) are engaged in work activities in Kollam district.