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Lakshadweep

District in LAKSHADWEEP

Lakshadweep District of LAKSHADWEEP has a total population of 64,473 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 33,123 are males while 31,350 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
64,473
📚 Literacy Rate
81.51%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
946

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Lakshadweep has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.25% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 911 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 946.

Total Children

7,255

11.25% of population

Boys

3,797

52.3%

Girls

3,458

47.7%

Child Sex Ratio

911

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
2.77%
Muslim
96.58%
Christian
0.49%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Lakshadweep stands at 946 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 95.56% while female literacy is at 87.95%, showing a gender gap of 7.61%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 94.80% of total population in Lakshadweep.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 64,473, 18,753 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 29.09% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 57.61% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 42.39% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
10,804

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
7,949

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
45,720

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in LAKSHADWEEP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lakshadweep district in LAKSHADWEEP?

Lakshadweep district in LAKSHADWEEP has a total population of 64,473 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 33,123 males and 31,350 females.

What is the literacy rate of Lakshadweep district?

The overall literacy rate of Lakshadweep district is N/A%. Male literacy is 95.56% and female literacy is 87.95%.

What is the sex ratio in Lakshadweep district?

The sex ratio in Lakshadweep district is 946 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Lakshadweep district?

Lakshadweep district has 7,255 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,797 are boys and 3,458 are girls. The child sex ratio is 911 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Lakshadweep district?

Out of the total population of 64,473, 18,753 people (29.1%) are engaged in work activities in Lakshadweep district.