Thanjavur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Thanjavur
Thanjavur comprises 805 villages, of which 789 are inhabited and 16 are uninhabited. There are 34 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,05,363, spread across 3,411 square kilometers.
| Villages | 805(789 inhabited • 16 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 34 |
| Households | 6,05,363 |
| Total Area | 3,411 km² |
Thanjavur Urban & Rural Population
Thanjavur had 8,51,359 people in urban areas (35.4%) and 15,54,531 people in rural areas (64.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,54,531 | 64.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,51,359 | 35.4% |
| Total | 24,05,890 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Thanjavur
The total population comprises 11,82,416 males (49.1%) and 12,23,474 females (50.9%). The sex ratio is 1035 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,65,177 | 4,17,239 | 11,82,416 |
| 👩 Female | 7,89,354 | 4,34,120 | 12,23,474 |
Literacy Rate in Thanjavur
The literacy rate is 74.44%. Male literacy stands at 79.86% while female literacy is 69.21%, indicating a gender gap of 10.65 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,90,998.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,93,178 | 3,51,086 | 9,44,264 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,11,808 | 3,34,926 | 8,46,734 |
| Total Literate | 11,04,986 | 6,86,012 | 17,90,998 |
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About Thanjavur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 24,05,890 with a literacy rate of 74.44% and a sex ratio of 1035 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Thanjavur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.