Palakkad Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Palakkad in 2024 | 2,918,678 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,412,090 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,506,588 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,809,934 |
| Male Population | 1,359,478 |
| Female Population | 1,450,456 |
| Area (km2) | 4,482 |
| Density/km2 | 627 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,067 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 967 |
| Literates | 2,239,492 |
| Male Literates | 1,122,600 |
| Female Literates | 1,116,892 |
| Average Literacy | 89.31% |
| Male Literacy | 93.10% |
| Female Literacy | 85.79% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 302,297 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 153,696 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 148,601 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.76% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.31% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.25% |
Palakkad Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,875,980 |
66.76% |
1,948,580 |
| Muslims | 812,936 |
28.93% |
844,397 |
| Christian | 114,397 |
4.07% |
118,824 |
| Sikh | 220 |
0.01% |
229 |
| Buddhist | 238 |
0.01% |
247 |
| Jain | 78 |
0.00% |
81 |
| Not Stated | 5,685 |
0.20% |
5,905 |
| Others | 400 |
0.01% |
415 |
| Total | 2,809,934 |
100.00% |
2,918,678 |
City/Metros in Palakkad District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Palakkad (Municipality) | 130,955 | 136,023 |