Thrissur District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio

Thrissur District Kerala Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Thrissur in Kerala covers a total geographical area of 3, 027 km². The population is estimated to be 3, 252, 000 in 2021 and by 2025 it will be around 3, 364, 000. The number of people living in this place was 3, 121, 000 in 2011. Its density is 1, 031/km², which places it at 113th position in India. The urban population constitutes 67.17% of the total population. Malayalam is the mother tongue of 98.91% of the people.

Quick Overview of District census 2021 & Projections

• District: Thrissur, Kerala
• Area: 3,027 km²
• Coordinates: 10°31′N 76°13′E
• Population (2021 projected): 3,250,000 (32.52 Lakhs)
• Population (2025 projected): 3,280,000 to 3,363,505 (32.89 - 33.64 Lakhs)
• Population (2011 census): 3,121,200 (31.21 Lakhs)
• Population (2001 census): 2,974,232 (29.74 Lakhs)
• Ranks 113th in India by population
• Density: 1,031 people/km²
• 67.17% lives in urban areas
• Main language: Malayalam (98.91%)

Population Growth & Historic Data

Year	Population	Variation	% Change	Male	Female
1901	683,266	--	--	341,000	342,000
1931	993,913	310,647	22.1%	479,000	515,000
1961	1,688,333	285,000	20.3%	807,000	882,000
1971	2,128,877	441,000	26.1%	1,023,000	1,106,000
2011	3,121,200	147,000	4.94%	1,480,763	1,640,437
2025	3,363,505 (est)	+7.76% from 2011	↑	1,598,000 (est)	1,766,000 (est)

Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate

• Sex Ratio (2011): 1108 females per 1000 males
• Sex Ratio (2025 projection): 1107-1108 (stable)
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years, 2011): 950 females per 1000 males
• Literacy Rate (2011): 95.08%
• Male Literacy : 96.78%
• Female Literacy : 93.56%

Category	Average Literacy	Male	Female
Total Population	95.08%	96.78%	93.56%
Urban	95.76%	97.23%	94.45%
Rural	93.68%	95.87%	91.73%

Religion Wise Population

Religion	Population (2011)	%
Hindu	1,823,442	58.42%
Christian	757,484	24.27%
Muslim	532,839	17.07%
Others/Not Stated	7,435	0.25%

City, Subdistrict (Taluk), and Village List

Cities (Urban Agglomerations)

City	Population	Male	Female
Thrissur UA	1,861,269	879,643	981,626
Chalakudy UA	114,863	55,185	59,678
Thrissur (Municipal Corporation)	315,957	152,296	163,661

Revenue Divisions & Taluks:

Taluk	HQ Town
Thrissur	Thrissur
Mukundapuram	Irinjalakuda
Kodungallur	Kodungallur
Chavakkad	Chavakkad
Thalappilly	Wadakkanchery
Chalakudy	Chalakudy
Kunnamkulam	Kunnamkulam

Municipalities:

• Kunnamkulam
• Chalakudy
• Kodungallur
• Chavakad
• Guruvayur
• Irinjalakuda
• Wadakkanchery

Villages:

There are 98 villages and 135 towns (see source for full breakdown).

Urban/Rural, Households & Density

Category	Population	%	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Literacy %
Urban	2,096,406	67.17%	992,460	1,103,946	1113	95.76
Rural	1,024,794	32.83%	488,303	536,491	1099	93.68

• Total Households: 7,59,210
• Total Towns: 135
• Total Villages: 98
• Coastal line: 54 km | Forest area: 1,03,619 ha | Water bodied area: 5,573 ha

Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) Data

Group	Total	%	Male	Female	Sex Ratio
SC	3,24,350	10.39%	1,56,480	1,67,870	1,073
ST	9,430	0.3%	4,362	5,068	1,162

Child Population (0-6 Age)

• Total: 3,03,950 (9.74% of population)
• Male: 1,55,862 | Female: 1,48,088
• Child sex ratio: 950 girls per 1000 boys
• Change from 2001: -1.44%
• Urban child population: 2,02,973 | Rural: 1,00,977

Languages Spoken

• Malayalam: 98.91% (majority)
• Other languages: Small percentages of Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and tribal languages

Religion-wise Demographics in Taluks

Taluk	Hindus %	Christians %	Muslims %	Others %
Thrissur	61.25	33.53	4.86	0.36
Kodungallur	59.22	8.43	32.16	0.19
Mukundapuram	56.65	35.56	7.63	0.16
Talappilly	61.13	16.11	22.54	0.23
Chavakkad	52.13	8.60	39.07	0.20

Workforce Overview

• Total workers: 10,95,727 (35.11%)
• Male workers: 7,89,511
• Female workers: 3,06,216

Major Towns & Places of Interest

• Thrissur (HQ), Wadakkanchery, Chelakkara, Kunnamkulam, Chavakad, Guruvayur, Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda, Chalakudy, Pazhayannur, Triprayar, Vadanappally
• Notable places: Vadakkumnathan Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Cheraman Juma Mosque, St. Thomas Church, Athirappilly Falls, Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary, Peechi Dam, Chavakkad Beach, Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur Zoo, etc.

FAQs

• Q: What is the projected population of Thrissur in 2025?
  A: Around 3.28-3.36 lakh people (32.9-33.6 lakhs) based on projections.
• Q: What is the literacy rate in Thrissur?
  A: 95.08% as per latest census, higher than national average.
• Q: Major religions in Thrissur district?
  A: Hindu (about 58%), Christian (24%), Muslim (17%).
• Q: Child Population Ratio (0-6 years)?
  A: 9.74% of total population, approx 3 lakh children.
• Q: Major cities and towns?
  A: Thrissur, Chalakudy, Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur, Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda.
• Q: SC and ST population proportion?
  A: SC: 10.39%, ST: 0.3% of total population.
• Q: Urban vs Rural split?
  A: Urban: 67.17%; Rural: 32.83%.
• Q: Primary language spoken?
  A: Malayalam (98.91%).
• Q: Main industries?
  A: Textiles, coir, timber, tile, fruits/vegetables, hosiery, printing.
• Q: Number of villages and towns?
  A: 98 villages, 135 towns.
• Q: Religious importance?
  A: Guruvayur Temple (Hindu), St. Thomas Church (Christian), Cheraman Juma Mosque (Muslim).