Thoothukkudi Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Thoothukkudi
Thoothukkudi comprises 439 villages, of which 432 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 35 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,62,010, spread across 4,745 square kilometers.
| Villages | 439(432 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 35 |
| Households | 4,62,010 |
| Total Area | 4,745 km² |
Thoothukkudi Urban & Rural Population
Thoothukkudi had 8,76,802 people in urban areas (50.1%) and 8,73,374 people in rural areas (49.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,73,374 | 49.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,76,802 | 50.1% |
| Total | 17,50,176 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Thoothukkudi
The total population comprises 8,65,021 males (49.4%) and 8,85,155 females (50.6%). The sex ratio is 1023 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,30,361 | 4,34,660 | 8,65,021 |
| 👩 Female | 4,43,013 | 4,42,142 | 8,85,155 |
Literacy Rate in Thoothukkudi
The literacy rate is 77.12%. Male literacy stands at 81.28% while female literacy is 73.05%, indicating a gender gap of 8.23 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,49,697.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,39,739 | 3,63,367 | 7,03,106 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,02,947 | 3,43,644 | 6,46,591 |
| Total Literate | 6,42,686 | 7,07,011 | 13,49,697 |
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About Thoothukkudi Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Thoothukkudi in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 17,50,176 with a literacy rate of 77.12% and a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Thoothukkudi district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.