Demographics of Kottayam district
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 450,615 | — |
| 1911 | 488,040 | +0.80% |
| 1921 | 585,478 | +1.84% |
| 1931 | 775,069 | +2.84% |
| 1941 | 942,899 | +1.98% |
| 1951 | 1,132,478 | +1.85% |
| 1961 | 1,313,983 | +1.50% |
| 1971 | 1,539,030 | +1.59% |
| 1981 | 1,697,442 | +0.98% |
| 1991 | 1,828,271 | +0.75% |
| 2001 | 1,953,646 | +0.67% |
| 2011 | 1,974,551 | +0.11% |
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According to the 2011 census of India, Kottayam district has a population of 1,979,384.[2] This gives it a ranking of 234th in India (out of a total of 640).[2] The district has a population density of 896 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,320/sq mi).[2] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–11 was 1.32%.[2] Kottayam has a sex ratio of 1,040 females for every 1,000 males[2] and a literacy rate of 96.4%.[2] The population in Kottayam includes Hindus (49.81%), Christians (43.48%), and Muslims (6.41%).
