Vellore Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Vellore district in Tamil Nadu.

Total Population
39,36,331
Male
19,61,688
49.8%
Female
19,74,643
50.2%
Sex Ratio
1007
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
70.47%
Density
648
per km²

Administrative Details of Vellore

Vellore comprises 858 villages, of which 763 are inhabited and 95 are uninhabited. There are 72 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,29,281, spread across 6,075 square kilometers.

Villages858(763 inhabited95 uninhabited)
Urban Towns72
Households9,29,281
Total Area6,075 km²

Vellore Urban & Rural Population

Vellore had 17,01,987 people in urban areas (43.2%) and 22,34,344 people in rural areas (56.8%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural22,34,34456.8%
🏙️ Urban17,01,98743.2%
Total39,36,331100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population22,34,344
Urban Population17,01,987

Gender Distribution in Vellore

The total population comprises 19,61,688 males (49.8%) and 19,74,643 females (50.2%). The sex ratio is 1007 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male11,17,1018,44,58719,61,688
👩 Female11,17,2438,57,40019,74,643
Male Population19,61,688
49.8% of total
Female Population19,74,643
50.2% of total

Literacy Rate in Vellore

The literacy rate is 70.47%. Male literacy stands at 76.69% while female literacy is 64.29%, indicating a gender gap of 12.40 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,73,928.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)8,24,3076,80,04815,04,355
Literate (Female)6,58,6246,10,94912,69,573
Total Literate14,82,93112,90,99727,73,928
Male Literacy Rate76.69%
Female Literacy Rate64.29%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Vellore?
According to Census 2011, Vellore has a total population of 39,36,331. This includes 22,34,344 people in rural areas and 17,01,987 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Vellore?
Vellore has 19,61,688 males (49.8%) and 19,74,643 females (50.2%).
What is the sex ratio of Vellore?
The sex ratio of Vellore is 1007 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Vellore?
Vellore has an overall literacy rate of 70.47%. The male literacy rate is 76.69% and the female literacy rate is 64.29%.
What is the total area of Vellore?
Vellore covers a total area of 6,075 square kilometers with a population density of 648 persons per square kilometer.

About Vellore Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Vellore in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 39,36,331 with a literacy rate of 70.47% and a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Vellore district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Vellore, Tamil Nadu.