The Nilgiris
District in TAMIL NADU
The Nilgiris District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 7,35,394 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,60,143 are males while 3,75,251 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 7,35,394
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 77.46%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1042
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how The Nilgiris has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.08% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 985 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1042.
Total Children
66,799
9.08% of population
Boys
33,648
50.4%
Girls
33,151
49.6%
Child Sex Ratio
985
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of The Nilgiris stands at 1042 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 91.72% while female literacy is at 78.98%, showing a gender gap of 12.74%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.46% of total population in The Nilgiris.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 7,35,394, 3,49,974 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 91.13% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 8.87% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,18,924
- Marginal Workers
- 31,050
- Non-Workers
- 3,85,420
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,60,143 males (49.0%) and 3,75,251 females (51.0%) out of 7,35,394 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 5,69,647 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 91.72%, Female 78.98%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.7%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of The Nilgiris district in TAMIL NADU?
The Nilgiris district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 7,35,394 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,60,143 males and 3,75,251 females.
What is the literacy rate of The Nilgiris district?
The overall literacy rate of The Nilgiris district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.72% and female literacy is 78.98%.
What is the sex ratio in The Nilgiris district?
The sex ratio in The Nilgiris district is 1042 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of The Nilgiris district?
The Nilgiris district has 66,799 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 33,648 are boys and 33,151 are girls. The child sex ratio is 985 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in The Nilgiris district?
Out of the total population of 7,35,394, 3,49,974 people (47.6%) are engaged in work activities in The Nilgiris district.