Palakkad District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Palakkad is a district in Kerala, India, with 5 tehsils and 131 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 2809934, sex ratio is 106.69% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 79.70%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Palakkad
StateKerala
Area4482.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayPalakkad Junction
Nearest AirportCalicut International Airport
District Code593
Census Year2011
Total Population
2809934
Sex Ratio
106.69%
Literacy Rate
79.7%
Total Tehsils
5
Total Villages
131
Households
637220
Administrative Overview of Palakkad
| District | Palakkad |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 4482.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 5 |
| Total Villages | 131 |
| Total Households | 637220 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Palakkad Junction |
| Nearest Airport | Calicut International Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 10.7681928, 76.6521319 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Palakkad - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 302297 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 153696 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 148601 |
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Religion Population in Palakkad
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1875980 | 66.76% | |
| Muslim | 812936 | 28.93% | |
| Sikh | 220 | 0.01% | |
| Christian | 114397 | 4.07% | |
| Jain | 78 | 0.00% | |
| Buddhist | 238 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Palakkad
Workers in Palakkad
Tehsils List in Palakkad
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Palakkad district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.