Dharmapuri Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri comprises 486 villages, of which 448 are inhabited and 38 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,75,873, spread across 4,497 square kilometers.
| Villages | 486(448 inhabited • 38 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,75,873 |
| Total Area | 4,497 km² |
Dharmapuri Urban & Rural Population
Dharmapuri had 2,60,912 people in urban areas (17.3%) and 12,45,931 people in rural areas (82.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,45,931 | 82.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,60,912 | 17.3% |
| Total | 15,06,843 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dharmapuri
The total population comprises 7,74,303 males (51.4%) and 7,32,540 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 946 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,43,215 | 1,31,088 | 7,74,303 |
| 👩 Female | 6,02,716 | 1,29,824 | 7,32,540 |
Literacy Rate in Dharmapuri
The literacy rate is 60.9%. Male literacy stands at 68.14% while female literacy is 53.25%, indicating a gender gap of 14.89 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,17,709.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,25,299 | 1,02,300 | 5,27,599 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,02,486 | 87,624 | 3,90,110 |
| Total Literate | 7,27,785 | 1,89,924 | 9,17,709 |
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About Dharmapuri Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 15,06,843 with a literacy rate of 60.9% and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dharmapuri district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.