Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Kottayam: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Kottayam has an aggregated population of 9,307,362. Approximately 42.43% live in rural areas (3,949,102) and 12.15% live in urban areas (1,130,786).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 3,949,102 | 3 |
| Changanassery | 939,221 | 14 |
| Kanjirappally | 810,135 | 15 |
| Kottayam | 1,538,353 | 19 |
| Meenachil | 1,162,543 | 28 |
| Vaikom | 908,008 | 19 |
Kottayam has a population of 9,307,362 (4,565,829 males and 4,741,533 females). The sex ratio is about 1038 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,307,362 |
| Male | 4,565,829 |
| Female | 4,741,533 |
| Rural population | 3,949,102 (42.43%) |
| Urban population | 1,130,786 (12.15%) |
| Households | 2,296,083 |
Approximate literacy rate is 88.6%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 8,245,967 |
| Total illiterates | 1,061,395 |
SC: 734,996 (7.9%). ST: 107,586 (1.16%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 734,996 | 7.9% |
| ST | 107,586 | 1.16% |
Children (0–6): 823,087 (8.84%). Workers: 3,482,116 (37.41%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 823,087 | 8.84% |
| Total workers | 3,482,116 | 37.41% |