Cuddalore
District in TAMIL NADU
Cuddalore District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 26,05,914 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,11,697 are males while 12,94,217 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 26,05,914
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 69.66%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 987
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Cuddalore has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.74% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 987.
Total Children
2,79,950
10.74% of population
Boys
1,47,644
52.7%
Girls
1,32,306
47.3%
Child Sex Ratio
896
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Cuddalore stands at 987 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 85.93% while female literacy is at 70.14%, showing a gender gap of 15.79%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 29.32% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.60% of total population in Cuddalore.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 26,05,914, 11,69,880 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.89% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 71.57% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 28.43% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,37,271
- Marginal Workers
- 3,32,609
- Non-Workers
- 14,36,034
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 13,11,697 males (50.3%) and 12,94,217 females (49.7%) out of 26,05,914 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 18,15,281 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 85.93%, Female 70.14%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.8%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cuddalore district in TAMIL NADU?
Cuddalore district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 26,05,914 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,11,697 males and 12,94,217 females.
What is the literacy rate of Cuddalore district?
The overall literacy rate of Cuddalore district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.93% and female literacy is 70.14%.
What is the sex ratio in Cuddalore district?
The sex ratio in Cuddalore district is 987 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Cuddalore district?
Cuddalore district has 2,79,950 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,47,644 are boys and 1,32,306 are girls. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Cuddalore district?
Out of the total population of 26,05,914, 11,69,880 people (44.9%) are engaged in work activities in Cuddalore district.