Nagapattinam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam comprises 491 villages, of which 486 are inhabited and 5 are uninhabited. There are 14 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,13,837, spread across 2,568.997 square kilometers.
| Villages | 491(486 inhabited • 5 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 14 |
| Households | 4,13,837 |
| Total Area | 2,568.997 km² |
Nagapattinam Urban & Rural Population
Nagapattinam had 3,64,624 people in urban areas (22.6%) and 12,51,826 people in rural areas (77.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,51,826 | 77.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,64,624 | 22.6% |
| Total | 16,16,450 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Nagapattinam
The total population comprises 7,98,127 males (49.4%) and 8,18,323 females (50.6%). The sex ratio is 1025 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,19,369 | 1,78,758 | 7,98,127 |
| 👩 Female | 6,32,457 | 1,85,866 | 8,18,323 |
Literacy Rate in Nagapattinam
The literacy rate is 75.04%. Male literacy stands at 80.3% while female literacy is 69.91%, indicating a gender gap of 10.39 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,13,008.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,91,270 | 1,49,646 | 6,40,916 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,30,516 | 1,41,576 | 5,72,092 |
| Total Literate | 9,21,786 | 2,91,222 | 12,13,008 |
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About Nagapattinam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 16,16,450 with a literacy rate of 75.04% and a sex ratio of 1025 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Nagapattinam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.