Kannur
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About Kannur, Kerala
Kannur district, in Kerala, had a population of 25,23,003, a literacy rate of 84.8%, a sex ratio of 1,136 and a urban households of 64.9%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 25,23,003 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,136 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 64.9% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 84.8% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 83.9% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 2 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 8.4% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 32.7% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 16.0% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 14.5% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 58.6% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 3.7% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 9.6% | % of households |
| Television | 48.5% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 57.7% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 5.1% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 8.8% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 13.2% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 7.3% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 60.8% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 61.1% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 12.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 1.1% | % of households |
Tehsils in Kannur (5)
Taliparamba (24 villages), Thalassery (30 villages), Iritty (17 villages), Payyannur (19 villages), Kannur (26 villages).
Largest villages (of 116)
Madayi (CT), Chockli (CT), Alakode, Thrippangottur, Aralam, Mattool, Vellad, Ramanthali, Payyavoor, Vayathur, Chavassery, Ayyankunnu, Muzhakkunnu, Keezhallur (CT), Pariyaram (CT).