Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Thiruvananthapuram district is 2,189 km², which includes 1,611.54 km² of rural area and 577.46 km² of urban area. There are about 68 villages in Thiruvananthapuram district.

For administrative convenience, Thiruvananthapuram district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 4 talukas in Thiruvananthapuram district. Here is the list of all Thiruvananthapuram Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Thiruvananthapuram District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chirayinkeezhu3816,34,270
2Nedumangad9276,45,326
3Neyyattinkara5718,80,986
4Thiruvananthapuram30811,40,845

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Nedumangad is the largest taluka in thiruvananthapuram district, covering an area of 926.77 km², while Thiruvananthapuram is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 307.55 km². Thiruvananthapuram is the most populous, whereas Chirayinkeezhu is the least populous taluka in thiruvananthapuram district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Nedumangad Thiruvananthapuram
Smallest Tehsil Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram

Population of Thiruvananthapuram District

The population of Thiruvananthapuram offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Thiruvananthapuram, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 33,01,427 15,29,831 17,71,596
Total Male Population 15,81,678 7,24,864 8,56,814
Total Female Population 17,19,749 8,04,967 9,14,782
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,07,061 1,47,990 1,59,071
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,56,377 75,300 81,077
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,50,684 72,690 77,994
Literate Population 27,85,408 12,67,422 15,17,986
Literate Male Population 13,54,857 6,10,856 7,44,001
Literate Female Population 14,30,551 6,56,566 7,73,985
Illiterate Population 5,16,019 2,62,409 2,53,610
Illiterate Male Population 2,26,821 1,14,008 1,12,813
Illiterate Female Population 2,89,198 1,48,401 1,40,797
Households 8,37,877 3,90,963 4,46,914

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Thiruvananthapuram district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Thiruvananthapuram district is 33,01,427, including 15,81,678 males and 17,19,749 females. In rural areas, it is 15,29,831, including 7,24,864 males and 8,04,967 females. In urban areas, it is 17,71,596, including 8,56,814 males and 9,14,782 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Thiruvananthapuram district is 3,07,061, including 1,56,377 boys and 1,50,684 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,47,990, including 75,300 boys and 72,690 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,59,071, including 81,077 boys and 77,994 girls.
  • Literate population in Thiruvananthapuram district is around 27,85,408, including 13,54,857 males and 14,30,551 females. In rural areas, it is 12,67,422, including 6,10,856 males and 6,56,566 females. In urban areas, it is 15,17,986, including 7,44,001 males and 7,73,985 females.
  • Illiterate population in Thiruvananthapuram district is about 5,16,019, including 2,26,821 males and 2,89,198 females. In rural areas, it is 2,62,409, including 1,14,008 males and 1,48,401 females. In urban areas, it is 2,53,610, including 1,12,813 males and 1,40,797 females.
  • There are about 8,37,877 households in Thiruvananthapuram district, including 3,90,963 in rural areas and 4,46,914 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Thiruvananthapuram. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 3,72,977 1,79,917 1,93,060
SC Male Population 1,78,589 85,280 93,309
SC Female Population 1,94,388 94,637 99,751
Total ST Population 26,759 20,022 6,737
ST Male Population 12,624 9,359 3,265
ST Female Population 14,135 10,663 3,472
Population Density 1,508 / km² 949 / km² 3,068 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Thiruvananthapuram district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thiruvananthapuram district is approximately 3,72,977, including 1,78,589 males and 1,94,388 females. In rural areas, it is 1,79,917, including 85,280 males and 94,637 females. In urban areas, it is 1,93,060, including 93,309 males and 99,751 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thiruvananthapuram district is about 26,759, including 12,624 males and 14,135 females. In rural areas, it is 20,022, including 9,359 males and 10,663 females. In urban areas, it is 6,737, including 3,265 males and 3,472 females.
  • Overall population density of Thiruvananthapuram district is around 1,508 people per km². Rural areas have about 949 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,068 people per km².