Namakkal
District in TAMIL NADU
Namakkal District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 17,26,601 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,69,280 are males while 8,57,321 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,26,601
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 68.12%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 986
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Namakkal has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 8.73% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 914 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 986.
Total Children
1,50,699
8.73% of population
Boys
78,754
52.3%
Girls
71,945
47.7%
Child Sex Ratio
914
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Namakkal stands at 986 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 82.64% while female literacy is at 66.57%, showing a gender gap of 16.07%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.30% of total population in Namakkal.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,26,601, 8,98,245 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 52.02% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 93.42% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 6.58% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,39,152
- Marginal Workers
- 59,093
- Non-Workers
- 8,28,356
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,69,280 males (50.3%) and 8,57,321 females (49.7%) out of 17,26,601 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,76,131 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 82.64%, Female 66.57%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.1%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Namakkal district in TAMIL NADU?
Namakkal district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 17,26,601 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,69,280 males and 8,57,321 females.
What is the literacy rate of Namakkal district?
The overall literacy rate of Namakkal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.64% and female literacy is 66.57%.
What is the sex ratio in Namakkal district?
The sex ratio in Namakkal district is 986 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Namakkal district?
Namakkal district has 1,50,699 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 78,754 are boys and 71,945 are girls. The child sex ratio is 914 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Namakkal district?
Out of the total population of 17,26,601, 8,98,245 people (52.0%) are engaged in work activities in Namakkal district.