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
- 🏙️ 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 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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 2,10,377
- Non-Workers
- 30,50,496
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,60,328 males (47.7%) and 21,52,592 females (52.3%) out of 41,12,920 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 33,11,315 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 95.76%, Female 91.62%, Overall %. Gender gap is 4.1%.
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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.