Kanniyakumari Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanniyakumari District has a population of 18.70 Lac (18,70,374) with 9.26 Lac (9,26,345) males and 9.44 Lac (9,44,029) females.The sex ratio in Kanniyakumari is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanniyakumari District is 1.82 Lac (1,82,350) which is 9.75% of Kanniyakumari District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanniyakumari District is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanniyakumari District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Kanniyakumari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanniyakumari District current estimated population is projected to be 19.94 Lac (19,93,927), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kanniyakumari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.11 Lac.
Kanniyakumari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanniyakumari District estimated population is projected to be 20.00 Lac (19,99,839), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kanniyakumari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.14 Lac.
Kanniyakumari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanniyakumari District, with a total Hindu population of 9.10 Lac (9,09,872), accounting for 48.65% of the Kanniyakumari District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.53 Lac (4,53,009), and the Hindu female population is around 4.57 Lac (4,56,863).
Kanniyakumari Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kanniyakumari District, with a total Christian population of 8.76 Lac (8,76,299), accounting for 46.85% of the Kanniyakumari District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.32 Lac (4,32,363), and the Christian female population is around 4.44 Lac (4,43,936).
Kanniyakumari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,09,872 | 48.65% |
| Christian | 8,76,299 | 46.85% |
| Muslim | 78,590 | 4.2% |
| Religion not stated | 4,849 | 0.26% |
| Buddhist | 438 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 160 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 156 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanniyakumari Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanniyakumari District is 15.40 Lac (15,39,802), with 7.61 Lac (7,61,407) being males and 7.78 Lac (7,78,395) being females, making up 82.33% of the Kanniyakumari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Kanniyakumari Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanniyakumari District is 3.31 Lac (3,30,572), with 1.65 Lac (1,64,938) being males and 1.66 Lac (1,65,634) being females, making up 17.67% of the Kanniyakumari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Kanniyakumari Literacy Rate
Kanniyakumari District has a literacy rate of 91.75% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanniyakumari District is 93.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanniyakumari District is 89.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanniyakumari District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.96%, while in the rural regions of Kanniyakumari District, it is around 90.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanniyakumari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91.75 | 93.65 | 89.9 |
| Urban Area | 91.96 | 93.92 | 90.06 |
| Rural Area | 90.76 | 92.39 | 89.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanniyakumari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 91.2 | 93.71 | 88.71 |
| Christian | 92.1 | 93.33 | 90.9 |
| Muslim | 94.5 | 96.48 | 92.63 |
| Religion not stated | 89.87 | 92.61 | 87.85 |
Kanniyakumari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanniyakumari District is 74.25 k (74,249) with 36.82 k (36,817) males and 37.43 k (37,432) females, which is 3.97% of Kanniyakumari District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Kanniyakumari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanniyakumari District is 7.28 k (7,282) with 3.55 k (3,554) males and 3.73 k (3,728) females, which is 0.39% of Kanniyakumari District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanniyakumari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1020 |
| Urban Area | 1023 |
| Rural Area | 1005 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanniyakumari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1009 |
| Christian | 1027 |
| Muslim | 1044 |
| Religion not stated | 1275 |
Kanniyakumari Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanniyakumari District is 1,684 Square KM, with a population density of 1,111 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanniyakumari District are 96 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanniyakumari District are 63.The Total Number of households in Kanniyakumari District are 4.84 Lac(4,83,539).
Kanniyakumari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanniyakumari District, there are about 6.80 Lac (6,79,620) workers, making up nearly 36.34% of the Kanniyakumari District total population. Out of these, around 5.25 Lac (5,24,629) are male workers, and about 1.55 Lac (1,54,991) are female workers.
Kanniyakumari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.94 Lac (19,93,927) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.00 Lac (19,99,839) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 20.04 Lac (20,03,919) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.07 Lac (20,06,682) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.09 Lac (20,09,445) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.12 Lac (20,12,208) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 20.15 Lac (20,14,970) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 20.16 Lac (20,16,081) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 20.16 Lac (20,16,003) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 20.16 Lac (20,15,926) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 20.16 Lac (20,15,848) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 20.16 Lac (20,15,771) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 20.16 Lac (20,15,693) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanniyakumari District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.16 Lac (20,15,693), with a male population of 9.89 Lac (9,88,905) and a female population of 10.27 Lac (10,27,000). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kanniyakumari District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.