Tirunelveli Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli comprises 465 villages, of which 430 are inhabited and 35 are uninhabited. There are 53 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,15,528, spread across 6,693 square kilometers.
| Villages | 465(430 inhabited • 35 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 53 |
| Households | 8,15,528 |
| Total Area | 6,693 km² |
Tirunelveli Urban & Rural Population
Tirunelveli had 15,20,229 people in urban areas (49.4%) and 15,57,004 people in rural areas (50.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,57,004 | 50.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 15,20,229 | 49.4% |
| Total | 30,77,233 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Tirunelveli
The total population comprises 15,20,912 males (49.4%) and 15,56,321 females (50.6%). The sex ratio is 1023 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,68,728 | 7,52,184 | 15,20,912 |
| 👩 Female | 7,88,276 | 7,68,045 | 15,56,321 |
Literacy Rate in Tirunelveli
The literacy rate is 73.88%. Male literacy stands at 79.6% while female literacy is 68.29%, indicating a gender gap of 11.31 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,73,457.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,92,979 | 6,17,731 | 12,10,710 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,07,133 | 5,55,614 | 10,62,747 |
| Total Literate | 11,00,112 | 11,73,345 | 22,73,457 |
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About Tirunelveli Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 30,77,233 with a literacy rate of 73.88% and a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Tirunelveli district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.