Virudhunagar
District in TAMIL NADU
Virudhunagar District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 19,42,288 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,67,709 are males while 9,74,579 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 19,42,288
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 72.02%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1007
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Virudhunagar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.15% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1007.
Total Children
1,97,134
10.15% of population
Boys
1,00,827
51.1%
Girls
96,307
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
955
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Virudhunagar 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 87.71% while female literacy is at 72.69%, showing a gender gap of 15.02%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.59% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.12% of total population in Virudhunagar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 19,42,288, 9,50,158 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.92% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.89% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.11% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,54,066
- Marginal Workers
- 96,092
- Non-Workers
- 9,92,130
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,67,709 males (49.8%) and 9,74,579 females (50.2%) out of 19,42,288 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,98,788 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 87.71%, Female 72.69%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.0%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Virudhunagar district in TAMIL NADU?
Virudhunagar district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 19,42,288 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,67,709 males and 9,74,579 females.
What is the literacy rate of Virudhunagar district?
The overall literacy rate of Virudhunagar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 87.71% and female literacy is 72.69%.
What is the sex ratio in Virudhunagar district?
The sex ratio in Virudhunagar 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 Virudhunagar district?
Virudhunagar district has 1,97,134 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,00,827 are boys and 96,307 are girls. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Virudhunagar district?
Out of the total population of 19,42,288, 9,50,158 people (48.9%) are engaged in work activities in Virudhunagar district.