Dindigul Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Dindigul
Dindigul comprises 362 villages, of which 330 are inhabited and 32 are uninhabited. There are 34 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,60,773, spread across 6,036 square kilometers.
| Villages | 362(330 inhabited • 32 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 34 |
| Households | 5,60,773 |
| Total Area | 6,036 km² |
Dindigul Urban & Rural Population
Dindigul had 8,08,040 people in urban areas (37.4%) and 13,51,735 people in rural areas (62.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,51,735 | 62.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,08,040 | 37.4% |
| Total | 21,59,775 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dindigul
The total population comprises 10,80,938 males (50.0%) and 10,78,837 females (50.0%). The sex ratio is 998 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,78,605 | 4,02,333 | 10,80,938 |
| 👩 Female | 6,73,130 | 4,05,707 | 10,78,837 |
Literacy Rate in Dindigul
The literacy rate is 68.61%. Male literacy stands at 75.51% while female literacy is 61.7%, indicating a gender gap of 13.81 percentage points. The total literate population is 14,81,834.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,91,736 | 3,24,444 | 8,16,180 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,78,535 | 2,87,119 | 6,65,654 |
| Total Literate | 8,70,271 | 6,11,563 | 14,81,834 |
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About Dindigul Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dindigul in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 21,59,775 with a literacy rate of 68.61% and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dindigul district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.