Karur
District in TAMIL NADU
Karur District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 10,64,493 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,28,184 are males while 5,36,309 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 10,64,493
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 68.3%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1015
- 🏙️ 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 9.65% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 939 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1015.
Total Children
1,02,731
9.65% of population
Boys
52,969
51.6%
Girls
49,762
48.4%
Child Sex Ratio
939
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Karur stands at 1015 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 84.54% while female literacy is at 66.86%, showing a gender gap of 17.68%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.05% of total population in Karur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 10,64,493, 5,43,298 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 51.04% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 93.60% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 6.40% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,08,507
- Marginal Workers
- 34,791
- Non-Workers
- 5,21,195
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 5,28,184 males (49.6%) and 5,36,309 females (50.4%) out of 10,64,493 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 7,27,044 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 84.54%, Female 66.86%, Overall %. Gender gap is 17.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Karur district in TAMIL NADU?
Karur district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 10,64,493 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,28,184 males and 5,36,309 females.
What is the literacy rate of Karur district?
The overall literacy rate of Karur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.54% and female literacy is 66.86%.
What is the sex ratio in Karur district?
The sex ratio in Karur district is 1015 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Karur district?
Karur district has 1,02,731 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 52,969 are boys and 49,762 are girls. The child sex ratio is 939 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Karur district?
Out of the total population of 10,64,493, 5,43,298 people (51.0%) are engaged in work activities in Karur district.