Thiruvananthapuram district located in the Indian state of Kerala covers an area of 2,189 sq. km and according to the projection of 2021 the population is around 3.35 million that will be more than 3.64 million by 2036. In 2011, the population was close to 3.3 million, and the sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The density stood at 1,508 individuals per sq. km, and the percentage of the population living in urban areas was more than 53%, whereas the total number of households was 837,877.
Quick Overview of Thiruvananthapuram District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Thiruvananthapuram
- State: Kerala
- Area: 2,189 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 3,350,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 3,370,000
- 2026 Projected Population: 3,370,000
- 2036 Projected Population: 3,639,513
- 2011 Census Population: 3,301,427
- Population Growth Rate (2001–2011): 2.07%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1,087 females/1000 males (urban: 1068, rural: 1111)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 964 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 1,508 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 53.66% (1,771,596)
- Rural Population (2011): 46.34% (1,529,831)
- Total Households (2011): 837,877
- Total Worker Population: 1,231,669 (37.31%)
Historic Population & Decadal Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 484,493 | – | 243,000 | 242,000 |
| 1911 | 569,472 | +17.54% | 286,000 | 283,000 |
| 1921 | 666,393 | +17.02% | 336,000 | 330,000 |
| 1931 | 856,851 | +28.58% | 428,000 | 429,000 |
| 1941 | 1,015,057 | +18.46% | 503,000 | 512,000 |
| 1951 | 1,327,812 | +30.81% | 661,000 | 667,000 |
| 1961 | 1,744,531 | +31.38% | 870,000 | 875,000 |
| 1971 | 2,198,606 | +26.03% | 1,095,000 | 1,103,000 |
| 1981 | 2,596,112 | +18.08% | 1,279,000 | 1,317,000 |
| 1991 | 2,946,650 | +13.50% | 1,448,000 | 1,499,000 |
| 2001 | 3,234,356 | +9.76% | 1,569,917 | 1,664,439 |
| 2011 | 3,301,427 | +2.07% | 1,581,678 | 1,719,749 |
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|
| 2025 | 3,370,000 | 2.08% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3,370,000 | 2.08% | 0.00% ↑ |
| 2036 | 3,639,513 | 10.24% | 0.15% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
|---|
| Hindu | 2,194,057 | 66.46% |
| Christian | 630,573 | 19.10% |
| Muslim | 452,915 | 13.72% |
| Sikh | 404 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 301 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 76 | 0.00% |
| Others/not stated | 23,101 | 0.70% |
Urban/Rural, Sex Ratio, Literacy, Child Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0–6) | Avg Literacy |
| Urban |
1,771,596 |
856,814 |
914,782 |
1,068 |
962 |
159,071 |
94.14% |
| Rural |
1,529,831 |
724,864 |
804,967 |
1,111 |
965 |
147,990 |
91.72% |
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 93.02% | 95.06% | 91.17% |
| Urban | 94.14% | 95.91% | 92.49% |
| Rural | 91.72% | 94.04% | 89.66% |
| Hindu | 93.92% | 96.09% | 91.96% |
| Muslim | 92.35% | 94.91% | 90.12% |
| Christian | 90.37% | 91.66% | 89.14% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 372,977 (11.3%), Sex Ratio 1,089
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 26,759 (0.81%), Sex Ratio 1,120
- Child Population (0–6): 307,061 (9.30%), Sex Ratio 964
- Houseless Population: 775 (359 families)
Sex Ratio by Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 1087 |
| Urban | 1068 |
| Rural | 1111 |
| Hindu | 1093 |
| Muslim | 1122 |
| Christian | 1047 |
Languages Spoken
- Malayalam: majority (nearly all)
- Tamil (esp. southern parts and city)
- English, Hindi, Telugu, Tulu, Marathi (small populations)
Workforce & Household Data
- Total Workers (2011): 1,231,669 (37.31%)
- Male Workers: 864,101
- Female Workers: 367,568
- Total Households: 837,877
Taluk/Subdistrict, Village, City List
- Main Taluks: Thiruvananthapuram, Chirayinkeezhu, Neyyattinkara, Nedumangadu, Varkala, Kattakada
- Subdivisions: 6 taluks, 124 revenue villages, 68 census villages
- Towns: 31
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram |
| Chirayinkeezhu |
| Neyyattinkara |
| Nedumangadu |
| Varkala |
| Kattakada |
| City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram (Municipal Corporation) | 743,691 | 361,994 | 381,697 |
| Neyyattinkara (Municipality) | 70,850 | 34,222 | 36,628 |
| Nedumangad (Municipality) | 60,161 | 29,255 | 30,906 |
| Varkala (Municipality) | 40,048 | 18,901 | 21,147 |
| Attingal (Municipality) | 37,648 | 17,665 | 19,983 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Thiruvananthapuram's population (2021/2025/2036)?
A: 2021: 3.35 million; 2025: 3.37 million; 2036: 3.64 million
- Q: Religion/SC/ST/sex ratio stats?
A: Hindu: 66.46%; Christian: 19.1%; Muslim: 13.72%; SC 11.3%; ST 0.81%; sex ratio 1,087
- Q: Urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 53.66%; Rural: 46.34%
- Q: What are literacy and child population rates?
A: Literacy: 93.02% overall; urban: 94.14%; rural: 91.72%; child pop (0–6): 307,061 (9.3%)
- Q: Key taluks/villages/cities?
A: 6 main taluks, 31 towns, 68 census villages, major cities listed above
- Q: Languages spoken?
A: Malayalam (majority), Tamil (city/south), English, Hindi, Telugu, Tulu, Marathi
- Q: Workforce/household stats?
A: 1,231,669 workers (37.31%); 837,877 households; 775 houseless
- Q: Economic/cultural/highlights?
A: IT, education, agriculture, medical/film/tourism hub, historic/cultural/academic events, diverse local governance, media centre, Greenfield Stadium, Medical College/AIIMS
- Q: Famous places/sites/tourism?
A: Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kovalam, Varkala, pilgrimage, historical/cultural sites, hill stations, museum, wildlife sanctuary
- Q: Transport/connectivity?
A: National Highway 66, railway (20 stations), international airport, bridges, roads