Kozhikode Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Kozhikode in 2025 | 3,205,733 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,527,867 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,677,866 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 3,086,293 |
| Male Population | 1,470,942 |
| Female Population | 1,615,351 |
| Area (km2) | 2,345 |
| Density/km2 | 1,316 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,098 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 969 |
| Literates | 2,615,443 |
| Male Literates | 1,266,939 |
| Female Literates | 1,348,504 |
| Average Literacy | 95.08% |
| Male Literacy | 97.42% |
| Female Literacy | 92.99% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 335,645 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 170,429 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 165,216 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.88% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.59% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.23% |
Kozhikode Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,734,958 |
56.21% |
1,802,101 |
| Muslims | 1,211,131 |
39.24% |
1,258,002 |
| Christian | 131,516 |
4.26% |
136,606 |
| Sikh | 297 |
0.01% |
308 |
| Buddhist | 235 |
0.01% |
244 |
| Jain | 601 |
0.02% |
624 |
| Not Stated | 6,967 |
0.23% |
7,237 |
| Others | 588 |
0.02% |
611 |
| Total | 3,086,293 |
100.00% |
3,205,733 |
City/Metros in Kozhikode District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kozhikode (Municipal Corporation) | 431,560 | 448,261 |