Lakshadweep Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Lakshadweep has population of 64 Thousands, an increase from figure of 60 Thousand in 2001 census. Total population of Lakshadweep as per lastest census data is 64,473 of which male and female are 33,123 and 31,350 respectively. In 2001, total population was 60,650 in which males were 31,131 while females were 29,519. The total population growth in this decade was 6.30 percent while in previous decade it was 17.19 percent. The population of Lakshadweep forms 0.01 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.01 percent.
Lakshadweep Sex Ratio 2024
Sex Ratio in Lakshadweep is 946 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 948 per 1000 males in Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep Literacy Rate 2024
Literacy rate in Lakshadweep has seen upward trend and is 91.85 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 95.56 percent while female literacy is at 87.95 percent.
Lakshadweep 2024 Population
What is the population of Lakshadweep in 2024 ? The last census of Lakshadweep was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Lakshadweep 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64.47 Thous | 64,473 |
| 2021 | 67.93 Thous | 67,900 |
| 2022 | 68.24 Thous | 68,200 |
| 2023 | 68.50 Thous | 68,500 |
Lakshadweep Religion wise Population 2024
Lakshadweep is Muslim majority state in India with approximately 96.58 % of state population following Islam as their religion. Hinduism is second most popular religion in state of Lakshadweep with approximately 2.77 % following it. In Lakshadweep state, Christianity is followed by 0.49 %, Jainism by 0.02 %, Buddhism by 0.02 % and Sikhism by 0.01 %. Around 0.01 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.10 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 96.58 % |
| Hindu | 2.77 % |
Lakshadweep Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 64 Thousands | 60 Thousand |
| Actual Population | 64,473 | 60,650 |
| Male | 33,123 | 31,131 |
| Female | 31,350 | 29,519 |
| Population Growth | 6.30% | 17.19% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Sex Ratio | 946 | 948 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 911 | 959 |
| Density/km2 | 2,149 | 1,895 |
| Area(Km 2) | 30 | 32 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 7,255 | 9,091 |
| Literacy | 91.85 % | 86.66 % |
| Male Literacy | 95.56 % | 92.53 % |
| Female Literacy | 87.95 % | 80.47 % |
Lakshadweep Urban Population
Out of total population of Lakshadweep, 78.07% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Lakshadweep increased by 86.64 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Lakshadweep was 945 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Lakshadweep for Urban regions was 91.92 percent.
Lakshadweep Rural Population
Of the total population of Lakshadweep state, around 21.93 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Lakshadweep for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was -58.02%. In rural regions of Lakshadweep state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 952. Average literacy rate in Lakshadweep for rural areas was 91.58 percent.
Lakshadweep State Information
Recently as per Lakshadweep census data, 83.47% houses are owned while 14.78% were rented. In all, 59.15% couples in Lakshadweep lived in single family. In 2011, 85.28% of Lakshadweep population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 3.06% of Lakshadweep population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Lakshadweep. 2.29% of family in Lakshadweep owned car while 38.39% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Lakshadweep, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Lakshadweep population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Lakshadweep.While Kavaratti is the capital city of Lakshadweep state, largest remains Andrott as per census 2011. The languages spoken in the Lakshadweep state includes Malayalam and English. In total Lakshadweep (LD) state comprises 1 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Lakshadweep state is LD.