Kavaratti Population in 2025

In 2025, Kavaratti Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.91 k (11,912), indicating a 6.15% increased from Kavaratti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.74 k, and the estimated female population is 5.53 k.

Kavaratti Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Kavaratti Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 12.09 k (12,085), projecting a 7.69% increased from Kavaratti's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 6.74 k, and the estimated female population is 5.53 k.

Kavaratti Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Kavaratti Tehsil has a population of 11.22 k (11,221) with 6.18 k (6,182) males and 5.04 k (5,039) females.The sex ratio in Kavaratti is 816, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kavaratti Tehsil is 1.16 k (1,158) which is 10.32% of Kavaratti Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kavaratti Tehsil is 874 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kavaratti Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Lakshadweep District in the state of LAKSHADWEEP in India.

Kavaratti Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Kavaratti Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.32 k (10,316), accounting for 91.93% of the Kavaratti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.40 k (5,400), and the Muslim female population is around 4.92 k (4,916).

Kavaratti Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kavaratti Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 788 (788), accounting for 7.02% of the Kavaratti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 686 (686), and the Hindu female population is around 102 (102).

Kavaratti Religion Wise Population

Kavaratti Urban Population

The Urban population of Kavaratti Tehsil is 11.21 k (11,210), with 6.17 k (6,171) being males and 5.04 k (5,039) being females, making up 99.9% of the Kavaratti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 817 females for every 1000 males.

Kavaratti Rural Population

The Rural population of Kavaratti Tehsil is 11 (11), with 11 (11) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0.1% of the Kavaratti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 0 females for every 1000 males.

Kavaratti Literacy Rate

Kavaratti Tehsil has a literacy rate of 91.6% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kavaratti Tehsil is 95.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kavaratti Tehsil is 86.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kavaratti Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.59%, while in the rural regions of Kavaratti Tehsil, it is around 100%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kavaratti

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	91.6	95.38	86.93
Urban Area	91.59	95.37	86.93
Rural Area	100	100	0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kavaratti

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	91.32	95.54	86.7
Hindu	94.31	94.08	95.88
Christian	96.77	96.43	100
Religion not stated	92.31	100	85.71

Kavaratti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Kavaratti Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Kavaratti Tehsil.

Kavaratti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kavaratti Tehsil is 9.96 k (9,955) with 5.17 k (5,166) males and 4.79 k (4,789) females, which is 88.72% of Kavaratti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kavaratti

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	816
Urban Area	817
Rural Area	0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kavaratti

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	911
Hindu	149
Christian	117
Religion not stated	1143

Kavaratti Area & Households

The Total Area of Kavaratti Tehsil is 4.2 Square KM, with a population density of 2,672 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kavaratti Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kavaratti Tehsil are 3.The Total Number of households in Kavaratti Tehsil are 2.25 k(2,249).

Kavaratti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kavaratti Tehsil, there are about 3.53 k (3,531) workers, making up nearly 31.47% of the Kavaratti Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.89 k (2,893) are male workers, and about 638 (638) are female workers.

Kavaratti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kavaratti Census Frequently Asked Questions