Palani Tehsil - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Palani is a tehsil in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India, with 50 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 292301, sex ratio is 100.53% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 68.69%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
Tehsil at a Glance
Palani
DistrictDindigul
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Area728.53 sq km
Tehsil Code05760
Census Year2011
Total Population
292301
Sex Ratio
100.53%
Literacy Rate
68.69%
Total Villages
50
Households
80645
Area
728.53
Administrative Overview of Palani
| Tehsil | Palani |
| District | Dindigul |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 728.53 sq km |
| Total Villages | 50 |
| Total Households | 80645 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Palani - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
292301
Male
145763
Female
146538
Sex Ratio
100.53%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 26158 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 13401 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 12757 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Literacy Rate in Palani
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
200774
68.69%
Male Literates
109975
75.45%
Female Literates
90799
61.96%
Workers in Palani
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
146036
49.96%
Male Workers
90965
62.41%
Female Workers
55071
37.58%
Villages List in Palani
| # | Villages Name | Population | Households | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Palani tehsil. 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.