Lakshadweep
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
64.5k
0.0% of India
Districts
1
Area
31 km²
Literacy Rate
81.5%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
946
National: 943
Lakshadweep is India's 36th most populous state with a population of 64.5k spread across 1 districts covering 31sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 81.5%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
IndicatorStateNational
Population Density2,096 /km²▲379 /km²
Sex Ratio946▲943
Literacy Rate81.5%▲63.0%
SC Population0.0%▼16.6%
ST Population94.8%▲8.7%
Worker Participation29.1%▼39.8%
Health & Development
IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting32.0%▼33.2%
Child Wasting17.4%▼18.4%
Underweight Children25.8%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia43.1%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia25.8%▼55.3%
Full Vaccination86.1%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery99.6%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation99.8%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel59.4%▲54.6%
Health Insurance60.1%▲41.3%
Safe Drinking Water92.9%▼93.6%
Electricity Access99.8%▲97.0%
Women & Gender
IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage80.9%▲20.6%
Teen Pregnancy80.3%▲6.6%
Female Literacy Gap6.4%▼14.1%
Female Work Gap35.3%▲23.9%
Economy & Infrastructure
IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density24.1 per 1k pop▼42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)1.6k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share14.0%▼24.9%
Governance
IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases0 per lakh▼3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)0.0%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.00▼0.81
Safety & Crime
IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities0.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)11.0 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime1.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
All Districts
1 districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshadweep | 64,473 | 81.5% | 946 | 2,096 |
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What is the population of Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep has a population of 64.5k according to the Census 2011, making it India's 36th most populous state. The population is spread across 1 districts.
How many districts are in Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep has 1 districts covering a total area of 31 sq km.
Which district in Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate?
Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate in Lakshadweep at 81.5%, compared to the state average of 81.5%.
What is Lakshadweep's sex ratio?
Lakshadweep has a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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