Population in kozhikode

The population of the district as per 2001 Census is 28,78,498; males – 1398674 and females 14,79,824. Density of population per sq.kms. is 1,228. The population of the district has increased from 26,13,683 in 1991 to 28,78,498 in 2001 registering a decade increase of 10.13 per cent. The District has an urban population of 11,00,946 and a rural population of 17,77,552. Kozhikode Corporation is the only Municipal Corporation in the District has a population of 4,36,527 with 2,11,785 males and 22,4742 females. The city Corporation covers an area of 82.68 sq.kms. The population of Vadakara Municipality is 68,970, males 32,923 and females 36,047 Vadakara municipality has an area of 21.33 sq.kms. The population of Koyilandy Municipality is 75740, (36457 males and 39283 females). This Municipality has an area of 21.61 sq.kms. The total geographical area of the district according to village records is 23,33,330 hectares