Thiruvarur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Thiruvarur
Thiruvarur comprises 547 villages, of which 538 are inhabited and 9 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,27,219, spread across 2,274.004 square kilometers.
| Villages | 547(538 inhabited • 9 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 3,27,219 |
| Total Area | 2,274.004 km² |
Thiruvarur Urban & Rural Population
Thiruvarur had 2,57,795 people in urban areas (20.4%) and 10,06,482 people in rural areas (79.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,06,482 | 79.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,57,795 | 20.4% |
| Total | 12,64,277 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Thiruvarur
The total population comprises 6,26,693 males (49.6%) and 6,37,584 females (50.4%). The sex ratio is 1017 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,99,954 | 1,26,739 | 6,26,693 |
| 👩 Female | 5,06,528 | 1,31,056 | 6,37,584 |
Literacy Rate in Thiruvarur
The literacy rate is 74.86%. Male literacy stands at 80.28% while female literacy is 69.54%, indicating a gender gap of 10.74 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,46,471.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,96,275 | 1,06,810 | 5,03,085 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,41,612 | 1,01,774 | 4,43,386 |
| Total Literate | 7,37,887 | 2,08,584 | 9,46,471 |
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About Thiruvarur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 12,64,277 with a literacy rate of 74.86% and a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Thiruvarur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.