Cuddalore Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Cuddalore
Cuddalore comprises 828 villages, of which 799 are inhabited and 29 are uninhabited. There are 30 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,35,578, spread across 3,703 square kilometers.
| Villages | 828(799 inhabited • 29 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 30 |
| Households | 6,35,578 |
| Total Area | 3,703 km² |
Cuddalore Urban & Rural Population
Cuddalore had 8,85,189 people in urban areas (34.0%) and 17,20,725 people in rural areas (66.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,20,725 | 66.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,85,189 | 34.0% |
| Total | 26,05,914 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Cuddalore
The total population comprises 13,11,697 males (50.3%) and 12,94,217 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 987 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,68,861 | 4,42,836 | 13,11,697 |
| 👩 Female | 8,51,864 | 4,42,353 | 12,94,217 |
Literacy Rate in Cuddalore
The literacy rate is 69.66%. Male literacy stands at 76.26% while female literacy is 62.97%, indicating a gender gap of 13.29 percentage points. The total literate population is 18,15,281.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,34,883 | 3,65,439 | 10,00,322 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,91,162 | 3,23,797 | 8,14,959 |
| Total Literate | 11,26,045 | 6,89,236 | 18,15,281 |
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About Cuddalore Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 26,05,914 with a literacy rate of 69.66% and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Cuddalore district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.