Kancheepuram Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Kancheepuram
Kancheepuram comprises 1,019 villages, of which 962 are inhabited and 57 are uninhabited. There are 75 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 10,06,245, spread across 4,483 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,019(962 inhabited • 57 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 75 |
| Households | 10,06,245 |
| Total Area | 4,483 km² |
Kancheepuram Urban & Rural Population
Kancheepuram had 25,38,336 people in urban areas (63.5%) and 14,59,916 people in rural areas (36.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,59,916 | 36.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 25,38,336 | 63.5% |
| Total | 39,98,252 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kancheepuram
The total population comprises 20,12,958 males (50.3%) and 19,85,294 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 986 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,34,979 | 12,77,979 | 20,12,958 |
| 👩 Female | 7,24,937 | 12,60,357 | 19,85,294 |
Literacy Rate in Kancheepuram
The literacy rate is 75.37%. Male literacy stands at 80.05% while female literacy is 70.62%, indicating a gender gap of 9.43 percentage points. The total literate population is 30,13,382.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,46,994 | 10,64,467 | 16,11,461 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,41,384 | 9,60,537 | 14,01,921 |
| Total Literate | 9,88,378 | 20,25,004 | 30,13,382 |
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About Kancheepuram Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 39,98,252 with a literacy rate of 75.37% and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kancheepuram district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.