Nagapattinam
District in TAMIL NADU
Nagapattinam District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 16,16,450 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,98,127 are males while 8,18,323 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,16,450
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.04%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1025
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Nagapattinam has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.22% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1025.
Total Children
1,65,245
10.22% of population
Boys
84,335
51.0%
Girls
80,910
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
959
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Nagapattinam stands at 1025 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 89.79% while female literacy is at 77.58%, showing a gender gap of 12.21%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 31.54% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.23% of total population in Nagapattinam.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 16,16,450, 6,71,994 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.57% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.37% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.63% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,86,328
- Marginal Workers
- 1,85,666
- Non-Workers
- 9,44,456
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,98,127 males (49.4%) and 8,18,323 females (50.6%) out of 16,16,450 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,13,008 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.79%, Female 77.58%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.2%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nagapattinam district in TAMIL NADU?
Nagapattinam district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 16,16,450 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,98,127 males and 8,18,323 females.
What is the literacy rate of Nagapattinam district?
The overall literacy rate of Nagapattinam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.79% and female literacy is 77.58%.
What is the sex ratio in Nagapattinam district?
The sex ratio in Nagapattinam district is 1025 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Nagapattinam district?
Nagapattinam district has 1,65,245 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 84,335 are boys and 80,910 are girls. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Nagapattinam district?
Out of the total population of 16,16,450, 6,71,994 people (41.6%) are engaged in work activities in Nagapattinam district.