Kerala
Kerala is State located in the Southern region of India. This article provides infomation about Kerala's overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its sub-districts.
Kerala Overview
Kerala State is established on November 1, 1956 and the capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. Total area of Kerala is 38,852 km² including 31,253 km² rural area and 7,599 km² urban area. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard, The ISO code of Kerala is IN-KL.
Kerala State is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. Palakkad is the largest district of Kerala which covers area of 4482 km² while Alappuzha is the smallest district of Kerala which covers area of 1415 km². Malappuram is the most populated whereas Wayanad is the least populous district in Kerala State.
Population of Kerala
As of the 2011 census, Kerala has a population of approximately 33,406,061 peoples which is divided into urban population of 15,934,926 and rular population of 17,471,135. The population density in Kerala region is about 860 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,027,412 | 17,378,649 | 33,406,061 |
| Rural | 8,408,054 | 9,063,081 | 17,471,135 |
| Urban | 7,619,358 | 8,315,568 | 15,934,926 |
Household in Kerala
There are about 7,853,754 houses in the district, including 3,704,113 urban houses and 4,149,641 rural houses. The average household size is about 4 people per house.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 7,853,754 |
| Rural | 4,149,641 |
| Urban | 3,704,113 |
List Of District in Kerala
As per 2011 stats, there are 14 districts in Kerala. Here is the list of all Kerala districts along with area & population information.
| District | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Alappuzha | 1,415 | 2,127,789 |
| Ernakulam | 3,063 | 3,282,388 |
| Idukki | 4,356 | 1,108,974 |
| Kannur | 2,961 | 2,523,003 |
| Kasaragod | 1,989 | 1,307,375 |
| Kollam | 2,483 | 2,635,375 |
| Kottayam | 2,206 | 1,974,551 |
| Kozhikode | 2,345 | 3,086,293 |
| Malappuram | 3,554 | 4,112,920 |
| Palakkad | 4,482 | 2,809,934 |
| Pathanamthitta | 2,652 | 1,197,412 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2,189 | 3,301,427 |
| Thrissur | 3,027 | 3,121,200 |
| Wayanad | 2,130 | 817,420 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kerala
How many villages are there in Kerala ?
There are 1018 villages in the Kerala.
What is the population of Kerala ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kerala is 33,406,061
How many town or city are there in Kerala ?
There are 520 town or city in the Kerala.
How many district in Kerala ?
There are 14 district in Kerala .
Which is the largest district in Kerala
Palakkad is the largest district in Kerala .
Which is the smallest district in Kerala ?
Alappuzha is the smallest district in Kerala.
Which is the most populated district in Kerala
Malappuram is the most populated district in Kerala .
Which is the least populated district in Kerala ?
Wayanad is the least populated district in Kerala.