Palakkad
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About Palakkad, Kerala
Palakkad district, in Kerala, had a population of 28,09,934, a literacy rate of 79.7%, a sex ratio of 1,067 and a urban households of 25.5%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 28,09,934 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,067 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 25.5% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 79.7% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 77.0% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 6 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 6.4% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 37.1% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 20.4% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 30.5% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 65.7% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 3.0% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 7.8% | % of households |
| Television | 50.0% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 59.6% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 4.9% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 16.3% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 19.9% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 30.1% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 63.1% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 66.2% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 17.6% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 2.0% | % of households |
Tehsils in Palakkad (6)
Palakkad (26 villages), Pattambi (18 villages), Alathur (30 villages), Chittur (30 villages), Mannarkad (25 villages), Ottappalam (19 villages).
Largest villages (of 148)
Pirayiri (CT), Nellaya, Cherpulacherry, Mannarkad-I (CT), Thiruvegapura, Pattithara, Kappur, Puthuppariyaram (CT), Koppam, Pattambi (CT), Hemambikanagar (CT), Vallapuzha, Karakurissi, Kulukkallur, Thrithala (CT).