Dindigul
District in TAMIL NADU
Dindigul District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 21,59,775 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,80,938 are males while 10,78,837 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 21,59,775
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 68.61%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 998
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Dindigul has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.03% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 998.
Total Children
2,16,576
10.03% of population
Boys
1,11,955
51.7%
Girls
1,04,621
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
934
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dindigul stands at 998 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 84.23% while female literacy is at 68.33%, showing a gender gap of 15.90%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.95% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.37% of total population in Dindigul.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 21,59,775, 11,05,155 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 51.17% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.14% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.86% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,63,017
- Marginal Workers
- 1,42,138
- Non-Workers
- 10,54,620
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 10,80,938 males (50.0%) and 10,78,837 females (50.0%) out of 21,59,775 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 14,81,834 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 84.23%, Female 68.33%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.9%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dindigul district in TAMIL NADU?
Dindigul district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 21,59,775 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,80,938 males and 10,78,837 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dindigul district?
The overall literacy rate of Dindigul district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.23% and female literacy is 68.33%.
What is the sex ratio in Dindigul district?
The sex ratio in Dindigul district is 998 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Dindigul district?
Dindigul district has 2,16,576 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,11,955 are boys and 1,04,621 are girls. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dindigul district?
Out of the total population of 21,59,775, 11,05,155 people (51.2%) are engaged in work activities in Dindigul district.