Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Kasaragod: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Kasaragod has an aggregated population of 6,027,828. Approximately 43.38% live in rural areas (2,614,750) and 16.89% live in urban areas (1,018,094).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 2,614,750 | 3 |
| Hosdurg | 1,602,767 | 32 |
| Kasaragod | 1,810,311 | 67 |
Kasaragod has a population of 6,027,828 (2,902,168 males and 3,125,660 females). The sex ratio is about 1077 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,027,828 |
| Male | 2,902,168 |
| Female | 3,125,660 |
| Rural population | 2,614,750 (43.38%) |
| Urban population | 1,018,094 (16.89%) |
| Households | 1,262,880 |
Approximate literacy rate is 79.27%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 4,778,000 |
| Total illiterates | 1,249,828 |
SC: 247,654 (4.11%). ST: 241,522 (4.01%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 247,654 | 4.11% |
| ST | 241,522 | 4.01% |
Children (0–6): 715,060 (11.86%). Workers: 2,152,801 (35.71%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 715,060 | 11.86% |
| Total workers | 2,152,801 | 35.71% |