Palakkad
District in KERALA
Palakkad District of KERALA has a total population of 28,09,934 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,59,478 are males while 14,50,456 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 28,09,934
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 79.7%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1067
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Palakkad has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.76% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1067.
Total Children
3,02,297
10.76% of population
Boys
1,53,696
50.8%
Girls
1,48,601
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
967
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Palakkad stands at 1067 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 93.1% while female literacy is at 85.79%, showing a gender gap of 7.31%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.37% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.74% of total population in Palakkad.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 28,09,934, 10,42,340 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.09% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.00% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 16.00% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,75,540
- Marginal Workers
- 1,66,800
- Non-Workers
- 17,67,594
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 13,59,478 males (48.4%) and 14,50,456 females (51.6%) out of 28,09,934 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 22,39,492 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 93.1%, Female 85.79%, Overall %. Gender gap is 7.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Palakkad district in KERALA?
Palakkad district in KERALA has a total population of 28,09,934 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,59,478 males and 14,50,456 females.
What is the literacy rate of Palakkad district?
The overall literacy rate of Palakkad district is N/A%. Male literacy is 93.1% and female literacy is 85.79%.
What is the sex ratio in Palakkad district?
The sex ratio in Palakkad district is 1067 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Palakkad district?
Palakkad district has 3,02,297 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,53,696 are boys and 1,48,601 are girls. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Palakkad district?
Out of the total population of 28,09,934, 10,42,340 people (37.1%) are engaged in work activities in Palakkad district.