Thanjavur
District in TAMIL NADU
Thanjavur District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 24,05,890 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,82,416 are males while 12,23,474 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 24,05,890
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.44%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1035
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.92% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1035.
Total Children
2,38,598
9.92% of population
Boys
1,21,949
51.1%
Girls
1,16,649
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
957
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Thanjavur district has a population density of 705 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 3,411 sq. km.
Density
705
per sq. km
Total Area
3,411
sq. km
Total Population
24,05,890
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Thanjavur stands at 1035 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 89.04% while female literacy is at 76.5%, showing a gender gap of 12.54%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.91% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.15% of total population in Thanjavur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 24,05,890, 9,74,079 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 85.67% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 14.33% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,34,484
- Marginal Workers
- 1,39,595
- Non-Workers
- 14,31,811
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,82,416 males (49.1%) and 12,23,474 females (50.9%) out of 24,05,890 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 17,90,998 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.04%, Female 76.5%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thanjavur district in TAMIL NADU?
Thanjavur district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 24,05,890 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,82,416 males and 12,23,474 females.
What is the literacy rate of Thanjavur district?
The overall literacy rate of Thanjavur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.04% and female literacy is 76.5%.
What is the sex ratio in Thanjavur district?
The sex ratio in Thanjavur district is 1035 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Thanjavur district?
Thanjavur district has 2,38,598 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,21,949 are boys and 1,16,649 are girls. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Thanjavur district?
Thanjavur district has a population density of 705 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 3,411 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Thanjavur district?
Out of the total population of 24,05,890, 9,74,079 people (40.5%) are engaged in work activities in Thanjavur district.