The Nilgiris
District in Tamil Nadu
The Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu has a total population of 7,35,394 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,60,143 are males while 3,75,251 are females. In 2011 there were total 4,35,655 families residing in urban areas while 2,99,739 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 40.76% living in rural areas and 59.24% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 85.2%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 7,35,394
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 85.2%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1042
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 59.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of The Nilgiris stands at 1042 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 85.2%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.46% of total population in The Nilgiris.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 7,35,394, 3,49,974 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 91.13% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 8.87% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,18,924
- Marginal Workers
- 31,050
- Non-Workers
- 3,85,420
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,60,143 males (49.0%) and 3,75,251 females (51.0%) out of 7,35,394 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 85.2% out of 5,69,647 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu?
The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 7,35,394 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,60,143 males and 3,75,251 females.
What is the literacy rate of The Nilgiris district?
The overall literacy rate of The Nilgiris district is 85.2%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in The Nilgiris district?
The sex ratio in The Nilgiris district is 1042 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
Is The Nilgiris district urban or rural?
The Nilgiris district has 59.2% urban population and 40.8% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in The Nilgiris district?
Out of the total population of 7,35,394, 3,49,974 people (47.6%) are engaged in work activities in The Nilgiris district.