Pudukkottai Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai comprises 750 villages, of which 732 are inhabited and 18 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,87,679, spread across 4,644 square kilometers.
| Villages | 750(732 inhabited • 18 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 3,87,679 |
| Total Area | 4,644 km² |
Pudukkottai Urban & Rural Population
Pudukkottai had 3,16,354 people in urban areas (19.5%) and 13,01,991 people in rural areas (80.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,01,991 | 80.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,16,354 | 19.5% |
| Total | 16,18,345 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Pudukkottai
The total population comprises 8,03,188 males (49.6%) and 8,15,157 females (50.4%). The sex ratio is 1015 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,45,505 | 1,57,683 | 8,03,188 |
| 👩 Female | 6,56,486 | 1,58,671 | 8,15,157 |
Literacy Rate in Pudukkottai
The literacy rate is 68.62%. Male literacy stands at 75.79% while female literacy is 61.55%, indicating a gender gap of 14.24 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,10,545.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,77,058 | 1,31,718 | 6,08,776 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,82,625 | 1,19,144 | 5,01,769 |
| Total Literate | 8,59,683 | 2,50,862 | 11,10,545 |
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About Pudukkottai Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 16,18,345 with a literacy rate of 68.62% and a sex ratio of 1015 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Pudukkottai district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.