Theni District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Theni is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, with 5 tehsils and 80 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 1245899, sex ratio is 99.13% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 69.84%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Theni
StateTamil Nadu
Area2868.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayTheni Railway Station
Nearest AirportMadurai Airport
District Code624
Census Year2011
Total Population
1245899
Sex Ratio
99.13%
Literacy Rate
69.84%
Total Tehsils
5
Total Villages
80
Households
338112
Administrative Overview of Theni
| District | Theni |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 2868.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 5 |
| Total Villages | 80 |
| Total Households | 338112 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Theni Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Madurai Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 10.0108143, 77.4810104 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Theni - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 119661 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 61873 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 57788 |
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Religion Population in Theni
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2391675 | 91.78% | |
| Muslim | 123749 | 4.75% | |
| Sikh | 401 | 0.02% | |
| Christian | 83334 | 3.20% | |
| Jain | 1280 | 0.05% | |
| Buddhist | 236 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Theni
Workers in Theni
Tehsils List in Theni
| # | 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 Theni 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.