The Nilgiris District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
The Nilgiris is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, with 6 tehsils and 40 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 735394, sex ratio is 104.20% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 77.46%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
The Nilgiris
StateTamil Nadu
Area2565.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayOoty / Mettupalayam Railway Station
Nearest AirportCoimbatore International Airport
District Code611
Census Year2011
Total Population
735394
Sex Ratio
104.2%
Literacy Rate
77.46%
Total Tehsils
6
Total Villages
40
Households
197653
Administrative Overview of The Nilgiris
| District | The Nilgiris |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 2565.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 6 |
| Total Villages | 40 |
| Total Households | 197653 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Ooty / Mettupalayam Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Coimbatore International Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 11.4, 76.7 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of The Nilgiris - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 66799 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 33648 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 33151 |
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Religion Population in The Nilgiris
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3537399 | 88.47% | |
| Muslim | 173785 | 4.35% | |
| Sikh | 1620 | 0.04% | |
| Christian | 256762 | 6.42% | |
| Jain | 4962 | 0.12% | |
| Buddhist | 990 | 0.02% |
Literacy Rate in The Nilgiris
Workers in The Nilgiris
Tehsils List in The Nilgiris
| # | 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 The Nilgiris 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.