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Lakshadweep District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Lakshadweep, a district of Lakshadweep has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Lakshadweep. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Lakshadweep District of Lakshadweep.

In 2011, Lakshadweep had population of 64,473 of which male and female were 33,123 and 31,350 respectively. In 2001 census, Lakshadweep had a population of 60,650 of which males were 31,131 and remaining 29,519 were females. Lakshadweep District population constituted 100.00 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Lakshadweep District was at 100.00 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 6.30 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Lakshadweep District recorded increase of 17.30 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Lakshadweep Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Lakshadweep in 2011 were 91.85 compared to 91.85 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 95.56 and 87.95 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 92.53 and 80.47 in Lakshadweep District. Total literate in Lakshadweep District were 52,553 of which male and female were 28,023 and 24,530 respectively. In 2001, Lakshadweep District had 44,683 in its district.


Lakshadweep Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Lakshadweep, it stood at 946 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 948. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 911 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 959 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Lakshadweep District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 2.77 % 1,788
Muslims 96.58 % 62,268
Christian 0.49 % 317
Sikh 0.01 % 8
Buddhist 0.02 % 10
Jain 0.02 % 11
Others 0.01 % 7
Not Stated 0.10 % 64

Lakshadweep Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Lakshadweep district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Lakshadweep was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Lakshadweep 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 64,473 64.47 Thous
2021 67,900 67.93 Thous
2022 68,200 68.24 Thous
2023 68,500 68.50 Thous
2024 68,700 68.73 Thous
2025 68,900 68.92 Thous
2026 69,000 69.08 Thous
2027 69,200 69.22 Thous
2028 69,300 69.34 Thous
2029 69,400 69.44 Thous
2030 69,500 69.53 Thous
2031 69,600 69.60 Thous

Lakshadweep Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 64.47 Thousand 60.65 Thousand
Actual Population 64,473 60,650
Male 33,123 31,131
Female 31,350 29,519
Population Growth 6.30% 17.30%
Area Sq. Km 30 32
Density/km2 2,149 1,895
Proportion to Lakshadweep Population 100.00% 100.00%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 946 948
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 911 959
Average Literacy 91.85 86.66
Male Literacy 95.56 92.53
Female Literacy 87.95 80.47
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 7,255 9,091
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.25% 14.99%

Lakshadweep Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Lakshadweep. There were total 7,255 children under age of 0-6 against 9,091 of 2001 census. Of total 7,255 male and female were 3,797 and 3,458 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 911 compared to 959 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.25 percent of Lakshadweep District compared to 14.99 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.74 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Lakshadweep Houseless Data

In Lakshadweep district, no family was found living on footpath or without any roof cover. Lakshadweep district of Lakshadweep is one of the few district in India where no family live on road or footpath.


Lakshadweep District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Lakshadweep district for 2011 is 2,149 people per sq. km. In 2001, Lakshadweep district density was at 1,895 people per sq. km. Lakshadweep district administers 30 square kilometers of areas.


Lakshadweep District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Lakshadweep population for 2011 census, 78.07 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 50,332 people lives in urban areas of which males are 25,880 and females are 24,452. Sex Ratio in urban region of Lakshadweep district is 945 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Lakshadweep district was 911 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 5,440 of which males and females were 2,847 and 2,593. This child population figure of Lakshadweep district is 11.00 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Lakshadweep district as per census 2011 is 91.92 % of which males and females are 95.84 % and 87.79 % literates respectively. In actual number 41,265 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 22,074 and 19,191 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 21.93 % population of Lakshadweep districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Lakshadweep district population living in rural areas is 14,141 of which males and females are 7,243 and 6,898 respectively. In rural areas of Lakshadweep district, sex ratio is 952 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Lakshadweep district is considered, figure is 911 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 1,815 in rural areas of which males were 950 and females were 865. The child population comprises 13.12 % of total rural population of Lakshadweep district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Lakshadweep district is 91.58 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 94.53 and 88.50 percent respectively. In total, 11,288 people were literate of which males and females were 5,949 and 5,339 respectively.

All details regarding Lakshadweep District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Lakshadweep District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 21.93 % 78.07 %
Total Population 14,141 50,332
Male Population 7,243 25,880
Female Population 6,898 24,452
Sex Ratio 952 945
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 911 911
Child Population (0-6) 1,815 5,440
Male Child(0-6) 950 2,847
Female Child(0-6) 865 2,593
Child Percentage (0-6) 12.84 % 10.81 %
Male Child Percentage 13.12 % 11.00 %
Female Child Percentage 12.54 % 10.60 %
Literates 11,288 41,265
Male Literates 5,949 22,074
Female Literates 5,339 19,191
Average Literacy 91.58 % 91.92 %
Male Literacy 94.53 % 95.84 %
Female Literacy 88.50 % 87.79 %

City/Metros in Lakshadweep District

Urban Agglomerations inside Lakshadweep District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Lakshadweep District
Cities inside Lakshadweep District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Lakshadweep District