Demographics
According to the 2011 census Malappuram district has a population of 4,110,956, roughly equal to the nation of Lebanon or the US state of Oregon. This gives it a ranking of 50th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 1,158 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,000 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 13.39%. Malappuram has a sex ratio of 1096 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 93.55%.
Muslims constitute the majority of the population, followed by the Hindu and Christian communities. The district is also known for its communal harmony and peaceful atmosphere.
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