Palakkad is a district in Kerala, India is an administrative division of India. Palakkad district is further subdivided into sub-divisions/tehsils or talukas. As per the Census 2011 Palakkad District's total population is 2809934. Total geographical area is 4482.00 Ha. Total number of households in Palakkad District are 637220. Total male population in wardha is 1359478 and female population is 1450456. Total population under the age of six is 302297.
Total literacy rate of Palakkad district is 89.31 %. Sex ratio of wardha District is 1067 per 1000 male. Population Density of Palakkad District is 627/Ha.
Census Data of Palakkad District, India --Census 2011
| Population | Area (Ha) | Density (P/Ha) | Sex Ratio | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2809934 | 4482.00 | 627 | 1067 | 89.31% |
Palakkad District Census 2011 Data ---Census 2011
| Description | Census 2011 Data |
|---|---|
| District Name | Palakkad |
| State Name | Kerala |
| Total Population | 2809934 |
| Total Area | 4482 (Ha) |
| Total No of House Holds | 637220 |
| Total Male Population | 1359478 |
| Total Female Population | 1450456 |
| 0-6 Age group Total Population | 302297 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 153696 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 148601 |
| Total Person Literates | 2239492 |
| Total Male Literates | 1122600 |
| Total Female Literates | 1116892 |
| Total Person Illiterates | 570442 |
| Total Male Illiterates | 236878 |
| Total Female Illiterates | 333564 |
| Scheduled Cast Persons | 403833 |
| Scheduled Cast Males | 197451 |
| Scheduled Cast Females | 206382 |
| Scheduled Tribe Persons | 24658 |
| Scheduled Tribe Males | 24314 |
| Scheduled Tribe Females | 24658 |
Palakkad Rural/Urban Census 2011 Data
Total rural population of Palakkad is 2133124 which is 75.91% of total Palakkad’s population and urban population is 2234363 about 79.52% of total population. In Palakkad sex ratio in rural area is 1068 and urban area is 1029 per 1000 male persons. Literacy % in rural area is 88.31% as compared to urban area which is 96.22%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2133124 | 2234363 |
| Population (%) | 75.91 % | 79.52 % |
| Male Population | 1031466 | 1101047 |
| Female Population | 1101658 | 1133316 |
| Sex Ratio | 1068 | 1029 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 117763 | 103224 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 969 | 961 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.87% | 9.43% |
| Households in Palakkad | 482285 | 554096 |
| Literates | 1678895 | 1947268 |
| Literacy % | 88.31% | 96.22% |
| Male Literacy | 92.36% | 97.6% |
| Female Literacy | 84.56% | 94.9% |
Religon wise cesnus 2011 Data of Palakkad
| Religion | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Percentage | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1875980 | 912542 | 963438 | 66.76% | 87.77% |
| Muslim | 812936 | 387344 | 425592 | 28.93% | 92.27% |
| Christian | 114397 | 56343 | 58054 | 4.07% | 94.73% |
| Sikh | 220 | 127 | 93 | 0.01% | 87.56% |
| Buddhist | 238 | 122 | 116 | 0.01% | 96.34% |
| Jain | 78 | 44 | 34 | 0% | 93.33% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 400 | 201 | 199 | 0.01% | 87.43% |
| Religion not stated | 5685 | 2755 | 2930 | 0.2% | 87.81% |
Palakkad Working Population ---Census 2011
Total working population of Palakkad is 1042340 which are either main or marginal workers. Total workers in Palakkad are 1042340 out of which 746121 are male and 296219 are female. Total main workers are 875540 out of which male main workers are 653482 and female main workers are 222058. Total marginal workers of Palakkad are 166800.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 1042340 | 746121 | 296219 |
| Main Workers | 875540 | 653482 | 222058 |
| Main Workers Cultivators | 59194 | 47813 | 11381 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 195394 | 104522 | 90872 |
| Household Industries | 19975 | 14928 | 5047 |
| Other Workers | 600977 | 486219 | 114758 |
| Marginal Workers | 166800 | 92639 | 74161 |
| Non Working Persons | 1767594 | 613357 | 1154237 |
List of Town/City in Palakkad District as per Census 2011
List of Town/City of Palakkad with Population, Sex Ratio,Workers Profile and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
| # | Town/City | Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alathur (CT) | 26720 | 1086 |
| 2 | Chittur-Thathamangalam (M) | 32298 | 1062 |
| 3 | Hemambikanagar (CT) | 28592 | 1063 |
| 4 | Koduvayur (CT) | 20703 | 1020 |
| 5 | Mannarkad-I (CT) | 34839 | 1091 |
| 6 | Marutharode (CT) | 24963 | 1029 |
| 7 | Muthuthala (CT) | 24861 | 1104 |
| 8 | Ongallur -I (CT) | 16998 | 1045 |
| 9 | Ongallur -II (CT) | 26273 | 1033 |
| 10 | Ottappalam (M) | 53792 | 1121 |
| 11 | Palakkad (M) | 130955 | 1052 |
| 12 | Pattambi (CT) | 28632 | 1038 |
| 13 | Pirayiri (CT) | 41359 | 1041 |
| 14 | Pudussery Central (CT) | 16629 | 964 |
| 15 | Pudussery West (CT) | 20140 | 1025 |
| 16 | Puthunagaram (CT) | 17892 | 1015 |
| 17 | Puthuppariyaram (CT) | 30895 | 1060 |
| 18 | Shoranur (M) | 43533 | 1097 |
| 19 | Thirumittacode -II (CT) | 12855 | 1143 |
| 20 | Thrithala (CT) | 27796 | 1119 |
| 21 | Vaniyamkulam- II (CT) | 16085 | 1075 |
List of Sub-District/Teshil/Blocks (CD) in District-Palakkad, Kerala as per Census 2011
List of Sub-District/Teshil of Palakkad with Population, Sex Ratio and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
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