Tiruvannamalai Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai comprises 1,095 villages, of which 1,039 are inhabited and 56 are uninhabited. There are 22 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,88,836, spread across 6,188 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,095(1,039 inhabited • 56 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 22 |
| Households | 5,88,836 |
| Total Area | 6,188 km² |
Tiruvannamalai Urban & Rural Population
Tiruvannamalai had 4,94,945 people in urban areas (20.1%) and 19,69,930 people in rural areas (79.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 19,69,930 | 79.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,94,945 | 20.1% |
| Total | 24,64,875 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Tiruvannamalai
The total population comprises 12,35,889 males (50.1%) and 12,28,986 females (49.9%). The sex ratio is 994 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 9,89,726 | 2,46,163 | 12,35,889 |
| 👩 Female | 9,80,204 | 2,48,782 | 12,28,986 |
Literacy Rate in Tiruvannamalai
The literacy rate is 66%. Male literacy stands at 73.62% while female literacy is 58.34%, indicating a gender gap of 15.28 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,26,813.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,10,665 | 1,99,138 | 9,09,803 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,42,433 | 1,74,577 | 7,17,010 |
| Total Literate | 12,53,098 | 3,73,715 | 16,26,813 |
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About Tiruvannamalai Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 24,64,875 with a literacy rate of 66% and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Tiruvannamalai district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.