Thoothukkudi
District in TAMIL NADU
Thoothukkudi District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 17,50,176 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,65,021 are males while 8,85,155 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,50,176
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 77.12%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1023
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Thoothukkudi has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.50% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1023.
Total Children
1,83,763
10.50% of population
Boys
93,605
50.9%
Girls
90,158
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
963
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Thoothukkudi stands at 1023 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 91.14% while female literacy is at 81.33%, showing a gender gap of 9.81%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.88% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.28% of total population in Thoothukkudi.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,50,176, 7,48,095 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.74% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.88% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.12% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,57,447
- Marginal Workers
- 90,648
- Non-Workers
- 10,02,081
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,65,021 males (49.4%) and 8,85,155 females (50.6%) out of 17,50,176 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,49,697 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 91.14%, Female 81.33%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.8%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thoothukkudi district in TAMIL NADU?
Thoothukkudi district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 17,50,176 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,65,021 males and 8,85,155 females.
What is the literacy rate of Thoothukkudi district?
The overall literacy rate of Thoothukkudi district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.14% and female literacy is 81.33%.
What is the sex ratio in Thoothukkudi district?
The sex ratio in Thoothukkudi district is 1023 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Thoothukkudi district?
Thoothukkudi district has 1,83,763 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 93,605 are boys and 90,158 are girls. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Thoothukkudi district?
Out of the total population of 17,50,176, 7,48,095 people (42.7%) are engaged in work activities in Thoothukkudi district.