Dharmapuri
District in TAMIL NADU
Dharmapuri District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 15,06,843 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,74,303 are males while 7,32,540 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,06,843
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 60.9%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 946
- 🏙️ 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 11.15% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 913 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 946.
Total Children
1,67,940
11.15% of population
Boys
87,777
52.3%
Girls
80,163
47.7%
Child Sex Ratio
913
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dharmapuri stands at 946 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 76.85% while female literacy is at 59.8%, showing a gender gap of 17.05%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.29% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.18% of total population in Dharmapuri.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,06,843, 7,51,170 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 49.85% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 86.93% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 13.07% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,52,996
- Marginal Workers
- 98,174
- Non-Workers
- 7,55,673
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,74,303 males (51.4%) and 7,32,540 females (48.6%) out of 15,06,843 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 9,17,709 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 76.85%, Female 59.8%, Overall %. Gender gap is 17.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dharmapuri district in TAMIL NADU?
Dharmapuri district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 15,06,843 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,74,303 males and 7,32,540 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dharmapuri district?
The overall literacy rate of Dharmapuri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.85% and female literacy is 59.8%.
What is the sex ratio in Dharmapuri district?
The sex ratio in Dharmapuri district is 946 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Dharmapuri district?
Dharmapuri district has 1,67,940 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 87,777 are boys and 80,163 are girls. The child sex ratio is 913 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dharmapuri district?
Out of the total population of 15,06,843, 7,51,170 people (49.9%) are engaged in work activities in Dharmapuri district.