Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a union territory located in the southern region of India. It was established on 01-Nov-1956. The capital of the union territory is Kavaratti. The official language is English. An additional official language is Malayalam.
As per Census 2011, Lakshadweep has a total geographical area of 30 square kilometres, including 9 square kilometres of rural area and 21 square kilometres of urban area.
Judicial matters are handled by the Kerala High Court.
List of Districts in Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep consists of one district for administrative purposes. The details of the district, including its headquarters and the number of subdivisions, are provided below:
| Sl. No. | District | Headquarters | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakshadweep District | Kavaratti | 10 |
Population of Lakshadweep
According to the 2011 Census, Lakshadweep had a total population of 64,473 people. The union territory had a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males, a population density of 2,149 people per km², and an overall literacy rate of 91.85%. The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,473 | 14,141 | 50,332 |
| Male Population | 33,123 | 7,243 | 25,880 |
| Female Population | 31,350 | 6,898 | 24,452 |
| Households | 11,574 | 2,710 | 8,864 |