Vellore
District in TAMIL NADU
Vellore District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 39,36,331 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,61,688 are males while 19,74,643 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 39,36,331
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 70.47%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1007
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Vellore has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.99% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1007.
Total Children
4,32,550
10.99% of population
Boys
2,22,460
51.4%
Girls
2,10,090
48.6%
Child Sex Ratio
944
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Vellore district has a population density of 648 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 6,077 sq. km.
Density
648
per sq. km
Total Area
6,077
sq. km
Total Population
39,36,331
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Vellore stands at 1007 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 86.5% while female literacy is at 71.95%, showing a gender gap of 14.55%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.85% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.85% of total population in Vellore.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 39,36,331, 16,89,330 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.92% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 80.52% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 19.48% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 13,60,185
- Marginal Workers
- 3,29,145
- Non-Workers
- 22,47,001
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,61,688 males (49.8%) and 19,74,643 females (50.2%) out of 39,36,331 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 27,73,928 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.5%, Female 71.95%, Overall %. Gender gap is 14.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vellore district in TAMIL NADU?
Vellore district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 39,36,331 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,61,688 males and 19,74,643 females.
What is the literacy rate of Vellore district?
The overall literacy rate of Vellore district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.5% and female literacy is 71.95%.
What is the sex ratio in Vellore district?
The sex ratio in Vellore district is 1007 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Vellore district?
Vellore district has 4,32,550 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,22,460 are boys and 2,10,090 are girls. The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Vellore district?
Vellore district has a population density of 648 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 6,077 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Vellore district?
Out of the total population of 39,36,331, 16,89,330 people (42.9%) are engaged in work activities in Vellore district.