Madurai Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Madurai district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Madurai
Madurai comprises 570 villages, of which 526 are inhabited and 44 are uninhabited. There are 39 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,94,887, spread across 3,710.001 square kilometers.
| Villages | 570(526 inhabited • 44 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 39 |
| Households | 7,94,887 |
| Total Area | 3,710.001 km² |
Madurai Urban & Rural Population
Madurai had 18,46,801 people in urban areas (60.8%) and 11,91,451 people in rural areas (39.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,91,451 | 39.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 18,46,801 | 60.8% |
| Total | 30,38,252 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Madurai
The total population comprises 15,26,475 males (50.2%) and 15,11,777 females (49.8%). The sex ratio is 990 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,01,247 | 9,25,228 | 15,26,475 |
| 👩 Female | 5,90,204 | 9,21,573 | 15,11,777 |
Literacy Rate in Madurai
The literacy rate is 74.83%. Male literacy stands at 80.17% while female literacy is 69.43%, indicating a gender gap of 10.74 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,73,430.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,46,459 | 7,77,351 | 12,23,810 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,41,631 | 7,07,989 | 10,49,620 |
| Total Literate | 7,88,090 | 14,85,340 | 22,73,430 |
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About Madurai Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Madurai in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 30,38,252 with a literacy rate of 74.83% and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Madurai district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.