Kottayam
District in KERALA
Kottayam District of KERALA has a total population of 19,74,551 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,68,289 are males while 10,06,262 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 19,74,551
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 88.62%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1039
- 🏙️ 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 8.84% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1039.
Total Children
1,74,486
8.84% of population
Boys
88,823
50.9%
Girls
85,663
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
964
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kottayam stands at 1039 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 97.97% while female literacy is at 96.48%, showing a gender gap of 1.49%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.79% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.11% of total population in Kottayam.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 19,74,551, 7,35,735 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.26% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 82.17% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 17.83% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,04,553
- Marginal Workers
- 1,31,182
- Non-Workers
- 12,38,816
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,68,289 males (49.0%) and 10,06,262 females (51.0%) out of 19,74,551 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 17,49,798 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 97.97%, Female 96.48%, Overall %. Gender gap is 1.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kottayam district in KERALA?
Kottayam district in KERALA has a total population of 19,74,551 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,68,289 males and 10,06,262 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kottayam district?
The overall literacy rate of Kottayam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 97.97% and female literacy is 96.48%.
What is the sex ratio in Kottayam district?
The sex ratio in Kottayam district is 1039 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kottayam district?
Kottayam district has 1,74,486 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 88,823 are boys and 85,663 are girls. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kottayam district?
Out of the total population of 19,74,551, 7,35,735 people (37.3%) are engaged in work activities in Kottayam district.