Kerala, in southern India, is famed for its backwaters, literacy rates, and vibrant traditions. Covering 38,863 km², it has 1,590 villages and a population of 33,406,061 (2011 Census). Thiruvananthapuram, the capital, hosts the Kerala High Court in Ernakulam. Formed on November 1, 1956, its 14 districts promote tourism and education.
In Kerala, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alappuzha | अलप्पुझा | |||
| Ernakulam | एर्नाकुलम | |||
| Idukki | इडुक्की | |||
| Kannur | कन्नूर | |||
| Kasaragod | कासरगोड | |||
| Kollam | कोल्लम | |||
| Kottayam | कोट्टयम | |||
| Kozhikode | कोझिकोड | |||
| Malappuram | मलप्पुरम | |||
| Palakkad | पलक्कड़ | |||
| Pathanamthitta | पत्तनमथिट्टा | |||
| Thiruvananthapuram | तिरुवनंतपुरम | |||
| Thrissur | त्रिशूर | |||
| Wayanad | वायनाड |
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has a total population of 33406061 people, with 15934926 residing in urban areas and 17471135 in rural regions. The population density of Kerala is approximately 860/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17471135 | 15934926 | 33406061 |
| Male Population | 8408054 | 7619358 | 16027412 |
| Female Population | 9063081 | 8315568 | 17378649 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Kerala is approximately 860/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 559 | 2097 | 860/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has a total of 78,53,754 households, with 41,49,641 in rural areas and 37,04,113 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 41,49,641 |
| Urban Households | 37,04,113 |
| Total Households | 78,53,754 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Kerala - (കേരളം) |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Established | 1-Nov-1956 |
| Total Area | 38,852 km² |
| Total Villages | 1665 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 1084 |
| Population Density | 860/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 3,34,06,061 |
| High Court | Kerala High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Kerala |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 1 |
| 200-499 | 1 |
| 500-999 | 3 |
| 1000-1999 | 11 |
| 2000-4999 | 58 |
| 5000-9999 | 146 |
| 10000 and above | 797 |
All survey data of Kerala villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).