Chennai
District in TAMIL NADU
Chennai District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 46,46,732 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 23,35,844 are males while 23,10,888 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 46,46,732
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 81.27%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 989
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.88% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 989.
Total Children
4,59,324
9.88% of population
Boys
2,35,519
51.3%
Girls
2,23,805
48.7%
Child Sex Ratio
950
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Chennai district has a population density of 10908 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 426 sq. km.
Density
10908
per sq. km
Total Area
426
sq. km
Total Population
46,46,732
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Chennai stands at 989 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 93.7% while female literacy is at 86.64%, showing a gender gap of 7.06%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.78% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.22% of total population in Chennai.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 46,46,732, 18,17,297 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.11% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.12% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.88% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 16,19,554
- Marginal Workers
- 1,97,743
- Non-Workers
- 28,29,435
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 23,35,844 males (50.3%) and 23,10,888 females (49.7%) out of 46,46,732 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 37,76,276 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 93.7%, Female 86.64%, Overall %. Gender gap is 7.1%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chennai district in TAMIL NADU?
Chennai district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 46,46,732 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 23,35,844 males and 23,10,888 females.
What is the literacy rate of Chennai district?
The overall literacy rate of Chennai district is N/A%. Male literacy is 93.7% and female literacy is 86.64%.
What is the sex ratio in Chennai district?
The sex ratio in Chennai district is 989 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Chennai district?
Chennai district has 4,59,324 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,35,519 are boys and 2,23,805 are girls. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Chennai district?
Chennai district has a population density of 10908 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 426 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Chennai district?
Out of the total population of 46,46,732, 18,17,297 people (39.1%) are engaged in work activities in Chennai district.