Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Kozhikode: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Kozhikode has an aggregated population of 13,358,893. Approximately 46.21% live in rural areas (6,172,586) and 31.03% live in urban areas (4,145,144).
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 | 6,172,586 | 3 |
| Kozhikode | 3,776,671 | 23 |
| Quilandy | 1,795,062 | 22 |
| Vadakara | 1,614,574 | 15 |
Kozhikode has a population of 13,358,893 (6,368,552 males and 6,990,341 females). The sex ratio is about 1098 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,358,893 |
| Male | 6,368,552 |
| Female | 6,990,341 |
| Rural population | 6,172,586 (46.21%) |
| Urban population | 4,145,144 (31.03%) |
| Households | 3,026,543 |
Approximate literacy rate is 84.67%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 11,311,150 |
| Total illiterates | 2,047,743 |
SC: 872,254 (6.53%). ST: 70,467 (0.53%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 872,254 | 6.53% |
| ST | 70,467 | 0.53% |
Children (0–6): 1,457,182 (10.91%). Workers: 4,112,170 (30.78%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,457,182 | 10.91% |
| Total workers | 4,112,170 | 30.78% |