Kannur Population in 2025
In 2025, Kannur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.46 Lac (8,45,924), indicating a 7.76% increased from Kannur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.57 Lac.
Kannur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kannur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.49 Lac (8,48,639), projecting a 8.11% increased from Kannur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.59 Lac.
Kannur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kannur Tehsil has a population of 7.85 Lac (7,84,984) with 3.60 Lac (3,60,086) males and 4.25 Lac (4,24,898) females.The sex ratio in Kannur is 1180, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kannur Tehsil is 86.89 k (86,888) which is 11.07% of Kannur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kannur Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kannur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kannur District in the state of KERALA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kannur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kannur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.76 Lac (4,76,158), accounting for 60.66% of the Kannur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.21 Lac (2,20,856), and the Hindu female population is around 2.55 Lac (2,55,302).
Kannur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kannur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.84 Lac (2,84,262), accounting for 36.21% of the Kannur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.27 Lac (1,27,465), and the Muslim female population is around 1.57 Lac (1,56,797).
Kannur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,76,158 | 60.66% |
| Muslim | 2,84,262 | 36.21% |
| Christian | 22,420 | 2.86% |
| Religion not stated | 1,594 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 212 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 148 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 146 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 44 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKannur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kannur Tehsil is 7.46 Lac (7,45,823), with 3.42 Lac (3,42,224) being males and 4.04 Lac (4,03,599) being females, making up 95.01% of the Kannur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1180 females for every 1000 males.
Kannur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kannur Tehsil is 39.16 k (39,161), with 17.86 k (17,862) being males and 21.30 k (21,299) being females, making up 4.99% of the Kannur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1193 females for every 1000 males.
Kannur Literacy Rate
Kannur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 95.94% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kannur Tehsil is 97.77 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kannur Tehsil is 94.42 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kannur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.03%, while in the rural regions of Kannur Tehsil, it is around 94.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kannur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95.94 | 97.77 | 94.42 |
| Urban Area | 96.03 | 97.83 | 94.54 |
| Rural Area | 94.08 | 96.64 | 91.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kannur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96.53 | 98.12 | 95.17 |
| Muslim | 94.8 | 97.11 | 92.99 |
| Christian | 96.9 | 97.93 | 95.99 |
| Religion not stated | 95.35 | 95.59 | 95.11 |
Kannur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kannur Tehsil is 38.90 k (38,904) with 18.63 k (18,626) males and 20.28 k (20,278) females, which is 4.96% of Kannur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1089 females for every 1000 males.
Kannur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kannur Tehsil is 2.11 k (2,106) with 1.03 k (1,029) males and 1.08 k (1,077) females, which is 0.27% of Kannur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1047 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kannur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1180 |
| Urban Area | 1180 |
| Rural Area | 1193 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kannur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1156 |
| Muslim | 1231 |
| Christian | 1113 |
| Religion not stated | 964 |
Kannur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kannur Tehsil is 430.56 Square KM, with a population density of 1,823 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kannur Tehsil are 32 and the Total Number of Villages in Kannur Tehsil are 2.The Total Number of households in Kannur Tehsil are 1.65 Lac(1,65,323).
Kannur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kannur Tehsil, there are about 2.32 Lac (2,32,274) workers, making up nearly 29.59% of the Kannur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.74 Lac (1,74,348) are male workers, and about 57.93 k (57,926) are female workers.
Kannur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.46 Lac (8,45,924) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.49 Lac (8,48,639) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.51 Lac (8,50,932) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.53 Lac (8,53,226) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.55 Lac (8,55,496) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.58 Lac (8,57,789) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.59 Lac (8,59,427) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.61 Lac (8,60,621) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.62 Lac (8,61,814) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.63 Lac (8,63,008) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.64 Lac (8,64,178) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.65 Lac (8,65,371) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kannur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.65 Lac (8,65,371), with a male population of 3.98 Lac (3,98,055) and a female population of 4.67 Lac (4,67,220). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kannur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.