Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is an Indian Union Territory located in the Southern region of India. Lakshadweep union territory is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti. Lakshadweep is a beautiful group of islands in the Arabian Sea, southwest of India. It's known for its crystal-clear waters and colorful coral reefs, making it a perfect place for snorkeling and diving. Lakshadweep is also home to friendly people and unique marine life, making it a paradise for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts!

As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Lakshadweep is 30 km², including 9.17 km² of rural area and 20.83 km² of urban area. English, Malayalam are the main languages spoken in Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Lakshadweep is IN-LD.

List of Districts of Lakshadweep

Largest & Smallest Districts

Population of Lakshadweep

Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Lakshadweep Union Territory, based on the Census 2011 data:

• Total population of Lakshadweep Union Territory is 64,473, with around 33,123 males and 31,350 females.
• About 14,141 people live in rural areas, including nearly 7,243 males and 6,898 females.
• Approximately 50,332 people live in urban areas, including around 25,880 males and 24,452 females.

The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.

Households in Lakshadweep

Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Lakshadweep Union Territory as per the Census 2011 data:

• Total number of households in Lakshadweep Union Territory is approximately 11,574.
• Out of the total, around 2,710 households are located in rural areas.
• Approximately 8,864 households are situated in urban areas.

The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.