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

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (/km²)
1Lakshadweep3064,4732149

Largest & Smallest Districts

Particulars Area Population
Lartest District Lakshadweep Lakshadweep
Smallest District Lakshadweep Lakshadweep

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.

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 14,141 50,332 64,473
Male Population 7,243 25,880 33,123
Female Population 6,898 24,452 31,350

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.

Particulars Households
Rural Households 2,710
Urban Households 8,864
Total Households 11,574