Tirunelveli
District in TAMIL NADU
Tirunelveli District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 30,77,233 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 15,20,912 are males while 15,56,321 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 30,77,233
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 73.88%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1023
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.45% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1023.
Total Children
3,21,687
10.45% of population
Boys
1,64,157
51.0%
Girls
1,57,530
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
960
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Tirunelveli district has a population density of 452 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 6,810 sq. km.
Density
452
per sq. km
Total Area
6,810
sq. km
Total Population
30,77,233
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Tirunelveli stands at 1023 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 89.24% while female literacy is at 75.98%, showing a gender gap of 13.26%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.51% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.33% of total population in Tirunelveli.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 30,77,233, 14,36,454 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 46.68% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.51% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.49% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 12,71,407
- Marginal Workers
- 1,65,047
- Non-Workers
- 16,40,779
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 1,94,156
Sankarankoil
Population: 3,50,144
Veerakeralamputhur
Population: 1,23,137
Tenkasi
Population: 3,99,946
Shenkottai
Population: 1,41,416
Alangulam
Population: 1,76,138
Tirunelveli
Population: 6,42,835
Palayamkottai
Population: 91,176
Ambasamudram
Population: 4,28,031
Nanguneri
Population: 2,25,602
Radhapuram
Population: 3,04,652
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 15,20,912 males (49.4%) and 15,56,321 females (50.6%) out of 30,77,233 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 22,73,457 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.24%, Female 75.98%, Overall %. Gender gap is 13.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tirunelveli district in TAMIL NADU?
Tirunelveli district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 30,77,233 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 15,20,912 males and 15,56,321 females.
What is the literacy rate of Tirunelveli district?
The overall literacy rate of Tirunelveli district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.24% and female literacy is 75.98%.
What is the sex ratio in Tirunelveli district?
The sex ratio in Tirunelveli district is 1023 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Tirunelveli district?
Tirunelveli district has 3,21,687 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,64,157 are boys and 1,57,530 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Tirunelveli district?
Tirunelveli district has a population density of 452 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 6,810 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Tirunelveli district?
Out of the total population of 30,77,233, 14,36,454 people (46.7%) are engaged in work activities in Tirunelveli district.