Tiruchirappalli Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli comprises 471 villages, of which 431 are inhabited and 40 are uninhabited. There are 31 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,98,404, spread across 4,509 square kilometers.
| Villages | 471(431 inhabited • 40 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 31 |
| Households | 6,98,404 |
| Total Area | 4,509 km² |
Tiruchirappalli Urban & Rural Population
Tiruchirappalli had 13,38,033 people in urban areas (49.2%) and 13,84,257 people in rural areas (50.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,84,257 | 50.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 13,38,033 | 49.2% |
| Total | 27,22,290 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Tiruchirappalli
The total population comprises 13,52,284 males (49.7%) and 13,70,006 females (50.3%). The sex ratio is 1013 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,88,552 | 6,63,732 | 13,52,284 |
| 👩 Female | 6,95,705 | 6,74,301 | 13,70,006 |
Literacy Rate in Tiruchirappalli
The literacy rate is 74.9%. Male literacy stands at 80.44% while female literacy is 69.43%, indicating a gender gap of 11.01 percentage points. The total literate population is 20,38,981.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,24,233 | 5,63,532 | 10,87,765 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,26,009 | 5,25,207 | 9,51,216 |
| Total Literate | 9,50,242 | 10,88,739 | 20,38,981 |
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About Tiruchirappalli Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 27,22,290 with a literacy rate of 74.9% and a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Tiruchirappalli district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.