Chennai Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chennai district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Chennai
Chennai comprises 0 villages, of which 0 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 11,54,982, spread across 175 square kilometers.
| Villages | 0(0 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 11,54,982 |
| Total Area | 175 km² |
Chennai Urban & Rural Population
Chennai had 46,46,732 people in urban areas (100.0%) and 0 people in rural areas (0.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 0 | 0.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 46,46,732 | 100.0% |
| Total | 46,46,732 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chennai
The total population comprises 23,35,844 males (50.3%) and 23,10,888 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 989 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 0 | 23,35,844 | 23,35,844 |
| 👩 Female | 0 | 23,10,888 | 23,10,888 |
Literacy Rate in Chennai
The literacy rate is 81.27%. Male literacy stands at 84.26% while female literacy is 78.25%, indicating a gender gap of 6.01 percentage points. The total literate population is 37,76,276.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 0 | 19,68,079 | 19,68,079 |
| Literate (Female) | 0 | 18,08,197 | 18,08,197 |
| Total Literate | 0 | 37,76,276 | 37,76,276 |
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About Chennai Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chennai in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 46,46,732 with a literacy rate of 81.27% and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chennai district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.