Chennai District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Chennai is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, with 1 tehsils and 0 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 4646732, sex ratio is 98.93% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 81.27%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Chennai
StateTamil Nadu
Area175.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayChennai Central Railway Station
Nearest AirportChennai International Airport
District Code603
Census Year2011
Total Population
4646732
Sex Ratio
98.93%
Literacy Rate
81.27%
Total Tehsils
1
Total Villages
0
Households
1154982
Administrative Overview of Chennai
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 175.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 1 |
| Total Villages | 0 |
| Total Households | 1154982 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Chennai Central Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Chennai International Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 13.0836939, 80.270186 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Chennai - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 459324 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 235519 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 223805 |
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Religion Population in Chennai
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 855294 | 90.00% | |
| Muslim | 32674 | 3.44% | |
| Sikh | 245 | 0.03% | |
| Christian | 58328 | 6.14% | |
| Jain | 1328 | 0.14% | |
| Buddhist | 366 | 0.04% |
Literacy Rate in Chennai
Workers in Chennai
Tehsils List in Chennai
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Chennai district. 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.