Pudukkottai
District in TAMIL NADU
Pudukkottai District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 16,18,345 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,03,188 are males while 8,15,157 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,18,345
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 68.62%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1015
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Pudukkottai has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.10% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1015.
Total Children
1,79,688
11.10% of population
Boys
91,696
51.0%
Girls
87,992
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
960
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Pudukkottai 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 85.56% while female literacy is at 69%, showing a gender gap of 16.56%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.60% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.08% of total population in Pudukkottai.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 16,18,345, 7,61,693 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.07% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.06% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.94% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,40,248
- Marginal Workers
- 1,21,445
- Non-Workers
- 8,56,652
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 89,982
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Population: 2,28,282
Thirumayam
Population: 1,58,860
Ponnamaravathi
Population: 1,08,479
Alangudi
Population: 1,70,419
Karambakudi
Population: 1,10,604
Aranthangi
Population: 1,95,782
Manamelkudi
Population: 86,672
Avudayarkoil
Population: 87,250
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,03,188 males (49.6%) and 8,15,157 females (50.4%) out of 16,18,345 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,10,545 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 85.56%, Female 69%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pudukkottai district in TAMIL NADU?
Pudukkottai district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 16,18,345 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,03,188 males and 8,15,157 females.
What is the literacy rate of Pudukkottai district?
The overall literacy rate of Pudukkottai district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.56% and female literacy is 69%.
What is the sex ratio in Pudukkottai district?
The sex ratio in Pudukkottai 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 Pudukkottai district?
Pudukkottai district has 1,79,688 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 91,696 are boys and 87,992 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Pudukkottai district?
Out of the total population of 16,18,345, 7,61,693 people (47.1%) are engaged in work activities in Pudukkottai district.