Kozhikode (Calicut) District : Census 2011-2019 data
An official Census 2011 detail of Kozhikode (Calicut), a district of Kerala has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Kerala. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Kozhikode District of Kerala.
In 2011, Kozhikode had population of 3,086,293 of which male and female were 1,470,942 and 1,615,351 respectively. In 2001 census, Kozhikode had a population of 2,879,131 of which males were 1,399,358 and remaining 1,479,773 were females. Kozhikode District population constituted 9.24 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kozhikode District was at 9.04 percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 7.20 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kozhikode District recorded increase of 9.89 percent to its population compared to 1991.
In 2011, Kozhikode had population of 3,086,293 of which male and female were 1,470,942 and 1,615,351 respectively. In 2001 census, Kozhikode had a population of 2,879,131 of which males were 1,399,358 and remaining 1,479,773 were females. Kozhikode District population constituted 9.24 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kozhikode District was at 9.04 percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 7.20 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kozhikode District recorded increase of 9.89 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Kozhikode Population 2019
What is the population of Kozhikode in 2019? The fact is, last census for Kozhikode district was done only in 2011 and next such census would only be in 2021. But as per estimate and projection, population of Thane district in 2018 is 32.04 Lakhs compared to 2011 census figure of 30.86 Lakhs.
Kozhikode Table Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Population | 30.86 Lakhs | 28.79 Lakhs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual Population | 3,086,293 | 2,879,131 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male | 1,470,942 | 1,399,358 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female | 1,615,351 | 1,479,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Population Growth | 7.20% | 9.89% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area Sq. Km | 2,345 | 2,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Density/km2 | 1,316 | 1,228 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportion to Kerala Population | 9.24% | 9.04% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1098 | 1057 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 969 | 959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Literacy | 95.08 | 92.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male Literacy | 97.42 | 96.11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female Literacy | 92.99 | 88.62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 335,645 | 347,146 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 170,429 | 177,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 165,216 | 169,938 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literates | 2,615,443 | 2,335,442 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male Literates | 1,266,939 | 1,174,611 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female Literates | 1,348,504 | 1,160,831 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.88% | 12.06% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.59% | 12.66% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.23% | 11.48% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kozhikode District Density 2011
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Kozhikode district for 2011 is 1,316 people per sq. km. In 2001, Kozhikode district density was at 1,228 people per sq. km. Kozhikode district administers 2,345 square kilometers of areas.
Kozhikode Literacy Rate 2011
Average literacy rate of Kozhikode in 2011 were 95.08 compared to 92.24 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 97.42 and 92.99 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 96.11 and 88.62 in Kozhikode District. Total literate in Kozhikode District were 2,615,443 of which male and female were 1,266,939 and 1,348,504 respectively. In 2001, Kozhikode District had 2,335,442 in its district.
Kozhikode Sex Ratio 2011
With regards to Sex Ratio in Kozhikode, it stood at 1098 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 1057. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate.
In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 959 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Kozhikode Child Population 2011
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Kozhikode. There were total 335,645 children under age of 0-6 against 347,146 of 2001 census. Of total 335,645 male and female were 170,429 and 165,216 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 969 compared to 959 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.88 percent of Kozhikode District compared to 12.06 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.18 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Kozhikode Houseless Census
In 2011, total 622 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Kozhikode district of Kerala. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,027. This approx 0.03% of total population of Kozhikode district.
Kozhikode Religion-wise Data 2011
| Description | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,734,958 | 56.21 % |
| Muslims | 1,211,131 | 39.24 % |
| Christian | 131,516 | 4.26 % |
| Sikh | 297 | 0.01 % |
| Buddhist | 235 | 0.01 % |
| Jain | 601 | 0.02 % |
| Others | 588 | 0.02 % |
| Not Stated | 6,967 | 0.23 % |
Kozhikode District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Kozhikode population for 2011 census, 67.15 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,072,572 people lives in urban areas of which males are 986,158 and females are 1,086,414.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Kozhikode district is 1102 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Kozhikode district was 971 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 221,043 of which males and females were 112,175 and 108,868. This child population figure of Kozhikode district is 11.37 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Kozhikode district as per census 2011 is 95.38 % of which males and females are 97.55 % and 93.45 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,766,065 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 852,543 and 913,522 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 32.85 % population of Kozhikode districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Kozhikode district population living in rural areas is 1,013,721 of which males and females are 484,784 and 528,937 respectively. In rural areas of Kozhikode district, sex ratio is 1091 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Kozhikode district is considered, figure is 967 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 114,602 in rural areas of which males were 58,254 and females were 56,348. The child population comprises 12.02 % of total rural population of Kozhikode district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Kozhikode district is 94.47 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 97.16 and 92.04 percent respectively. In total, 849,378 people were literate of which males and females were 414,396 and 434,982 respectively.
All details regarding Calicut District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Kozhikode District.
As per 2011 census, 32.85 % population of Kozhikode districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Kozhikode district population living in rural areas is 1,013,721 of which males and females are 484,784 and 528,937 respectively. In rural areas of Kozhikode district, sex ratio is 1091 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Kozhikode district is considered, figure is 967 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 114,602 in rural areas of which males were 58,254 and females were 56,348. The child population comprises 12.02 % of total rural population of Kozhikode district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Kozhikode district is 94.47 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 97.16 and 92.04 percent respectively. In total, 849,378 people were literate of which males and females were 414,396 and 434,982 respectively.
All details regarding Calicut District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Kozhikode District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 32.85 % | 67.15 % |
| Total Population | 1,013,721 | 2,072,572 |
| Male Population | 484,784 | 986,158 |
| Female Population | 528,937 | 1,086,414 |
| Sex Ratio | 1091 | 1102 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 967 | 971 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 114,602 | 221,043 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 58,254 | 112,175 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 56,348 | 108,868 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 11.31 % | 10.67 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 12.02 % | 11.37 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 10.65 % | 10.02 % |
| Literates | 849,378 | 1,766,065 |
| Male Literates | 414,396 | 852,543 |
| Female Literates | 434,982 | 913,522 |
| Average Literacy | 94.47 % | 95.38 % |
| Male Literacy | 97.16 % | 97.55 % |
| Female Literacy | 92.04 % | 93.45 % |
| # | District | Literacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serchhip | 97.91 % |
| 2 | Aizawl | 97.89 % |
| 3 | Mahe | 97.87 % |
| 4 | Kottayam | 97.21 % |
| 5 | Pathanamthitta | 96.55 % |