Pathanamthitta
District in Kerala
Pathanamthitta is a district in Kerala with a population of 12 Lakh spread across 2,717 sq km. Its literacy rate of 88.7% is above the state average of 84.2% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,132 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 1,084.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 84.5% | 76.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 22.3% | 18.1% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 97.9% | 93.2% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 976.185 | 964.308 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 27 | 14 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 96.7% | 95.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 57.6 | 51.6 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 10.5% | 11.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 98 | 319.071 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pathanamthitta district?
Pathanamthitta has a population of 12 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 441 people per sq km across 2,717 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Pathanamthitta?
Pathanamthitta has a literacy rate of 88.7%, which is above the Kerala average of 84.2% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Pathanamthitta compare to Kerala?
Pathanamthitta has a sex ratio of 1,132 (above state average of 1,084) and a literacy rate of 88.7% (above state average of 84.2%).
What data sources are used for Pathanamthitta?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.