Tamil Nadu - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Tamil Nadu is a state in India with 32 districts, 216 tehsils and 15979 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 72147030, sex ratio is 996.43% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 71.85%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Tamil Nadu
CapitalChennai
High CourtMadras High Court
Area130060 sq km
State Code31
Census Year2011
Total Population
72147030
Sex Ratio
996.43%
Literacy Rate
71.85%
Districts
32
Villages
15979
Households
18524982
Administrative Overview of Tamil Nadu
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Chennai |
| High Court | Madras High Court |
| Total Area | 130060 |
| Total Districts | 32 |
| Total Tehsils | 216 |
| Total Villages | 15979 |
| Total Households | 18524982 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Tamil Nadu - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 7423832 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 3820276 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 3603556 |
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Religion Population in Tamil Nadu
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63188168 | 87.58% | |
| Muslim | 4229479 | 5.86% | |
| Sikh | 14601 | 0.02% | |
| Christian | 4418331 | 6.12% | |
| Jain | 89265 | 0.12% | |
| Buddhist | 11186 | 0.02% |
Literacy Rate in Tamil Nadu
Workers in Tamil Nadu
Districts List in Tamil Nadu
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Tamil Nadu state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.