Madurai
District in TAMIL NADU
Madurai District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 30,38,252 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 15,26,475 are males while 15,11,777 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 30,38,252
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.83%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 990
- 🏙️ 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 10.33% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 932 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 990.
Total Children
3,13,978
10.33% of population
Boys
1,62,517
51.8%
Girls
1,51,461
48.2%
Child Sex Ratio
932
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Madurai district has a population density of 812 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 3,741 sq. km.
Density
812
per sq. km
Total Area
3,741
sq. km
Total Population
30,38,252
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Madurai stands at 990 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 77.16%, showing a gender gap of 12.56%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.46% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.37% of total population in Madurai.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 30,38,252, 13,54,632 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 86.66% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 13.34% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,73,902
- Marginal Workers
- 1,80,730
- Non-Workers
- 16,83,620
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 15,26,475 males (50.2%) and 15,11,777 females (49.8%) out of 30,38,252 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 22,73,430 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.72%, Female 77.16%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.6%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Madurai district in TAMIL NADU?
Madurai district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 30,38,252 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 15,26,475 males and 15,11,777 females.
What is the literacy rate of Madurai district?
The overall literacy rate of Madurai district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.72% and female literacy is 77.16%.
What is the sex ratio in Madurai district?
The sex ratio in Madurai district is 990 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Madurai district?
Madurai district has 3,13,978 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,62,517 are boys and 1,51,461 are girls. The child sex ratio is 932 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Madurai district?
Madurai district has a population density of 812 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 3,741 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Madurai district?
Out of the total population of 30,38,252, 13,54,632 people (44.6%) are engaged in work activities in Madurai district.