Kozhikode Population in 2025
In 2025, Kozhikode Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 18.01 Lac (18,00,572), indicating a 7.76% increased from Kozhikode's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.31 Lac.
Kozhikode Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kozhikode Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 18.06 Lac (18,06,350), projecting a 8.11% increased from Kozhikode's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 8.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.34 Lac.
Kozhikode Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kozhikode Tehsil has a population of 16.71 Lac (16,70,860) with 8.06 Lac (8,05,531) males and 8.65 Lac (8,65,329) females.The sex ratio in Kozhikode is 1075, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kozhikode Tehsil is 1.84 Lac (1,84,017) which is 11.01% of Kozhikode Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kozhikode Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kozhikode Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kozhikode District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Kozhikode Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kozhikode Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.48 Lac (8,48,212), accounting for 50.76% of the Kozhikode Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.12 Lac (4,11,918), and the Hindu female population is around 4.36 Lac (4,36,294).
Kozhikode Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kozhikode Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.21 Lac (7,21,294), accounting for 43.17% of the Kozhikode Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.44 Lac (3,44,302), and the Muslim female population is around 3.77 Lac (3,76,992).
Kozhikode Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,48,212 | 50.76% |
| Muslim | 7,21,294 | 43.17% |
| Christian | 96,843 | 5.8% |
| Religion not stated | 3,281 | 0.2% |
| Jain | 526 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 395 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 171 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 138 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKozhikode Urban Population
The Urban population of Kozhikode Tehsil is 12.36 Lac (12,35,909), with 5.95 Lac (5,95,361) being males and 6.41 Lac (6,40,548) being females, making up 73.97% of the Kozhikode total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1076 females for every 1000 males.
Kozhikode Rural Population
The Rural population of Kozhikode Tehsil is 4.35 Lac (4,34,951), with 2.10 Lac (2,10,170) being males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,781) being females, making up 26.03% of the Kozhikode total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1070 females for every 1000 males.
Kozhikode Literacy Rate
Kozhikode Tehsil has a literacy rate of 95.97% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kozhikode Tehsil is 97.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kozhikode Tehsil is 94.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kozhikode Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.2%, while in the rural regions of Kozhikode Tehsil, it is around 95.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kozhikode
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95.97 | 97.68 | 94.39 |
| Urban Area | 96.2 | 97.81 | 94.73 |
| Rural Area | 95.29 | 97.34 | 93.41 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kozhikode
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96.4 | 97.96 | 94.93 |
| Muslim | 95.1 | 97.19 | 93.23 |
| Christian | 98.35 | 98.74 | 97.99 |
| Religion not stated | 93.33 | 94.93 | 91.94 |
Kozhikode Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kozhikode Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,15,702) with 56.26 k (56,264) males and 59.44 k (59,438) females, which is 6.92% of Kozhikode Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1057 females for every 1000 males.
Kozhikode Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kozhikode Tehsil is 8.39 k (8,392) with 4.09 k (4,086) males and 4.31 k (4,306) females, which is 0.5% of Kozhikode Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kozhikode
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1075 |
| Urban Area | 1076 |
| Rural Area | 1070 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kozhikode
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1060 |
| Muslim | 1095 |
| Christian | 1057 |
| Religion not stated | 1096 |
Kozhikode Area & Households
The Total Area of Kozhikode Tehsil is 1,032.08 Square KM, with a population density of 1,619 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kozhikode Tehsil are 20 and the Total Number of Villages in Kozhikode Tehsil are 20.The Total Number of households in Kozhikode Tehsil are 3.72 Lac(3,72,274).
Kozhikode Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kozhikode Tehsil, there are about 5.23 Lac (5,22,578) workers, making up nearly 31.28% of the Kozhikode Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.19 Lac (4,19,154) are male workers, and about 1.03 Lac (1,03,424) are female workers.
Kozhikode - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.01 Lac (18,00,572) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 18.06 Lac (18,06,350) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 18.11 Lac (18,11,232) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 18.16 Lac (18,16,114) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 18.21 Lac (18,20,945) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 18.26 Lac (18,25,827) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 18.29 Lac (18,29,314) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 18.32 Lac (18,31,854) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 18.34 Lac (18,34,395) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 18.37 Lac (18,36,935) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 18.39 Lac (18,39,426) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 18.42 Lac (18,41,966) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kozhikode Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.42 Lac (18,41,966), with a male population of 8.90 Lac (8,90,469) and a female population of 9.52 Lac (9,51,520). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kozhikode Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.