Tamil Nadu Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu comprises 15,979 villages, of which 15,049 are inhabited and 930 are uninhabited. There are 1,097 urban towns in Tamil Nadu. The total number of households stands at 1,85,24,982, spread across 1,30,060 square kilometers.
| Villages | 15,979(15,049 inhabited • 930 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1,097 |
| Households | 1,85,24,982 |
| Total Area | 1,30,060 km² |
Tamil Nadu Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Tamil Nadu had 3,49,17,440 people in urban areas (48.4%) and 3,72,29,590 people in rural areas (51.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,72,29,590 | 51.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,49,17,440 | 48.4% |
| Total | 7,21,47,030 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Tamil Nadu
The total population of Tamil Nadu comprises 3,61,37,975 males (50.1%) and 3,60,09,055 females (49.9%). The sex ratio in Tamil Nadu is 996 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,86,79,065 | 1,74,58,910 | 3,61,37,975 |
| 👩 Female | 1,85,50,525 | 1,74,58,530 | 3,60,09,055 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Tamil Nadu
The literacy rate in Tamil Nadu is 71.85% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 77.59% while female literacy is 66.09%, indicating a gender gap of 11.50 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,18,37,507.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,36,65,839 | 1,43,74,652 | 2,80,40,491 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,08,36,356 | 1,29,60,660 | 2,37,97,016 |
| Total Literate | 2,45,02,195 | 2,73,35,312 | 5,18,37,507 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Tamil Nadu District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Tamil Nadu has 32 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Tamil Nadu has a population of 7,21,47,030. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Tamil Nadu
Complete list of all 32 districts in Tamil Nadu.
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About Tamil Nadu Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tamil Nadu has a total population of 7,21,47,030 with a literacy rate of 71.85% and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males.
Tamil Nadu comprises 32 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Tamil Nadu including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.