Virudhunagar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar comprises 570 villages, of which 475 are inhabited and 95 are uninhabited. There are 44 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,37,748, spread across 4,240.998 square kilometers.
| Villages | 570(475 inhabited • 95 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 44 |
| Households | 5,37,748 |
| Total Area | 4,240.998 km² |
Virudhunagar Urban & Rural Population
Virudhunagar had 9,80,226 people in urban areas (50.5%) and 9,62,062 people in rural areas (49.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,62,062 | 49.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,80,226 | 50.5% |
| Total | 19,42,288 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Virudhunagar
The total population comprises 9,67,709 males (49.8%) and 9,74,579 females (50.2%). The sex ratio is 1007 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,80,360 | 4,87,349 | 9,67,709 |
| 👩 Female | 4,81,702 | 4,92,877 | 9,74,579 |
Literacy Rate in Virudhunagar
The literacy rate is 72.02%. Male literacy stands at 78.57% while female literacy is 65.51%, indicating a gender gap of 13.06 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,98,788.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,63,736 | 3,96,639 | 7,60,375 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,89,483 | 3,48,930 | 6,38,413 |
| Total Literate | 6,53,219 | 7,45,569 | 13,98,788 |
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About Virudhunagar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 19,42,288 with a literacy rate of 72.02% and a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Virudhunagar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.