Thiruvallur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Thiruvallur
Thiruvallur comprises 617 villages, of which 582 are inhabited and 35 are uninhabited. There are 58 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,46,949, spread across 3,394 square kilometers.
| Villages | 617(582 inhabited • 35 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 58 |
| Households | 9,46,949 |
| Total Area | 3,394 km² |
Thiruvallur Urban & Rural Population
Thiruvallur had 24,28,395 people in urban areas (65.1%) and 12,99,709 people in rural areas (34.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,99,709 | 34.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 24,28,395 | 65.1% |
| Total | 37,28,104 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Thiruvallur
The total population comprises 18,76,062 males (50.3%) and 18,52,042 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 987 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,50,462 | 12,25,600 | 18,76,062 |
| 👩 Female | 6,49,247 | 12,02,795 | 18,52,042 |
Literacy Rate in Thiruvallur
The literacy rate is 74.88%. Male literacy stands at 79.73% while female literacy is 69.98%, indicating a gender gap of 9.75 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,91,721.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,76,199 | 10,19,512 | 14,95,711 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,83,501 | 9,12,509 | 12,96,010 |
| Total Literate | 8,59,700 | 19,32,021 | 27,91,721 |
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About Thiruvallur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Thiruvallur in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 37,28,104 with a literacy rate of 74.88% and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Thiruvallur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.