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Tiruchirappalli

District in TAMIL NADU

Tiruchirappalli District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 27,22,290 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,52,284 are males while 13,70,006 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
27,22,290
📚 Literacy Rate
74.9%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1013

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Tiruchirappalli has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.01% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1013.

Total Children

2,72,456

10.01% of population

Boys

1,39,946

51.4%

Girls

1,32,510

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

947

girls per 1000 boys

📊 Population Density

Tiruchirappalli district has a population density of 604 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 4,509 sq. km.

Density

604

per sq. km

Total Area

4,509

sq. km

Total Population

27,22,290

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Tiruchirappalli
604
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
83.73%
Muslim
7.01%
Christian
9.04%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Tiruchirappalli stands at 1013 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 89.72% while female literacy is at 76.87%, showing a gender gap of 12.85%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.14% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.67% of total population in Tiruchirappalli.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 27,22,290, 12,13,979 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.16% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.84% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
10,82,329

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,31,650

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
15,08,311

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in TAMIL NADU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tiruchirappalli district in TAMIL NADU?

Tiruchirappalli district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 27,22,290 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,52,284 males and 13,70,006 females.

What is the literacy rate of Tiruchirappalli district?

The overall literacy rate of Tiruchirappalli district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.72% and female literacy is 76.87%.

What is the sex ratio in Tiruchirappalli district?

The sex ratio in Tiruchirappalli district is 1013 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Tiruchirappalli district?

Tiruchirappalli district has 2,72,456 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,39,946 are boys and 1,32,510 are girls. The child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Tiruchirappalli district?

Tiruchirappalli district has a population density of 604 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 4,509 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Tiruchirappalli district?

Out of the total population of 27,22,290, 12,13,979 people (44.6%) are engaged in work activities in Tiruchirappalli district.