Kanniyakumari
District in TAMIL NADU
Kanniyakumari District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 18,70,374 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,26,345 are males while 9,44,029 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 18,70,374
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 82.8%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1019
- 🏙️ 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 9.75% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1019.
Total Children
1,82,350
9.75% of population
Boys
92,835
50.9%
Girls
89,515
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
964
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kanniyakumari stands at 1019 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 93.65% while female literacy is at 89.9%, showing a gender gap of 3.75%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.97% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.39% of total population in Kanniyakumari.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 18,70,374, 6,79,620 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.34% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.32% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.68% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,52,658
- Marginal Workers
- 1,26,962
- Non-Workers
- 11,90,754
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,26,345 males (49.5%) and 9,44,029 females (50.5%) out of 18,70,374 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 15,48,738 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 93.65%, Female 89.9%, Overall %. Gender gap is 3.8%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kanniyakumari district in TAMIL NADU?
Kanniyakumari district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 18,70,374 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,26,345 males and 9,44,029 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kanniyakumari district?
The overall literacy rate of Kanniyakumari district is N/A%. Male literacy is 93.65% and female literacy is 89.9%.
What is the sex ratio in Kanniyakumari district?
The sex ratio in Kanniyakumari district is 1019 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kanniyakumari district?
Kanniyakumari district has 1,82,350 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 92,835 are boys and 89,515 are girls. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kanniyakumari district?
Out of the total population of 18,70,374, 6,79,620 people (36.3%) are engaged in work activities in Kanniyakumari district.