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 31 sq 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
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
2,096 /km²
▲
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
946
▲
943
Literacy Rate
81.5%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
0.0%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
94.8%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
29.1%
▼
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
32.0%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
17.4%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
25.8%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
43.1%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
25.8%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
86.1%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
99.6%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
99.8%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
59.4%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
60.1%
▲
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
92.9%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.8%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
80.9%
▲
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
80.3%
▲
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.4%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
24.1 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
1.6k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
14.0%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
0 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.0%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.00
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
0.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
11.0 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
1.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
All Districts
1 of 1
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshadweep | 64,473 | 81.5% | 946 | 2,096 |
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Launch Map →Frequently Asked Questions
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 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)