Kancheepuram
District in TAMIL NADU
Kancheepuram District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 39,98,252 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,12,958 are males while 19,85,294 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 39,98,252
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.37%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 986
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kancheepuram has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.79% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 986.
Total Children
4,31,574
10.79% of population
Boys
2,20,341
51.1%
Girls
2,11,233
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
959
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kancheepuram stands at 986 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 89.89% while female literacy is at 79.02%, showing a gender gap of 10.87%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.71% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.03% of total population in Kancheepuram.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 39,98,252, 16,73,814 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.86% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.31% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 13,67,378
- Marginal Workers
- 3,06,436
- Non-Workers
- 23,24,438
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 3,83,718
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Population: 6,42,237
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Population: 5,63,342
Chengalpattu
Population: 5,73,406
Kancheepuram
Population: 4,97,711
Uthiramerur
Population: 1,48,133
Tirukalukundram
Population: 1,96,897
Maduranthakam
Population: 2,75,953
Cheyyur
Population: 2,06,019
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 20,12,958 males (50.3%) and 19,85,294 females (49.7%) out of 39,98,252 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 30,13,382 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.89%, Female 79.02%, Overall %. Gender gap is 10.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kancheepuram district in TAMIL NADU?
Kancheepuram district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 39,98,252 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,12,958 males and 19,85,294 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kancheepuram district?
The overall literacy rate of Kancheepuram district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.89% and female literacy is 79.02%.
What is the sex ratio in Kancheepuram district?
The sex ratio in Kancheepuram district is 986 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kancheepuram district?
Kancheepuram district has 4,31,574 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,20,341 are boys and 2,11,233 are girls. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kancheepuram district?
Out of the total population of 39,98,252, 16,73,814 people (41.9%) are engaged in work activities in Kancheepuram district.