Theni
District in TAMIL NADU
Theni District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 12,45,899 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,25,683 are males while 6,20,216 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 12,45,899
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 69.84%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 991
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Theni has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.60% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 991.
Total Children
1,19,661
9.60% of population
Boys
61,873
51.7%
Girls
57,788
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
934
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Theni stands at 991 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 85.03% while female literacy is at 69.46%, showing a gender gap of 15.57%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.72% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.15% of total population in Theni.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 12,45,899, 5,91,642 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.68% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.32% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,30,591
- Marginal Workers
- 61,051
- Non-Workers
- 6,54,257
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 6,25,683 males (50.2%) and 6,20,216 females (49.8%) out of 12,45,899 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,70,080 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 85.03%, Female 69.46%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.6%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Theni district in TAMIL NADU?
Theni district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 12,45,899 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,25,683 males and 6,20,216 females.
What is the literacy rate of Theni district?
The overall literacy rate of Theni district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.03% and female literacy is 69.46%.
What is the sex ratio in Theni district?
The sex ratio in Theni district is 991 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Theni district?
Theni district has 1,19,661 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 61,873 are boys and 57,788 are girls. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Theni district?
Out of the total population of 12,45,899, 5,91,642 people (47.5%) are engaged in work activities in Theni district.